Manager, Security Operations

AI Chopping Block; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Remote workspace stipend

Parental leave (16 weeks)

Comprehensive benefits

Flexible PTO

11 company-paid holidays

Job summary

Vanta seeks an experienced Manager of Security Operations to lead its Security Operations team and partner with cross‑functional groups to advance trust across the platform.

You’ll shape the detection and response strategy, drive incident response as needed, and guide the adoption of AI-powered security practices while ensuring compliance with industry standards in a fast-growing SaaS environment.

Qualifications

• Strong leadership experience in security and ability to lead a global team with transparency and trust.
• Experience in security operations for SaaS/cloud environments.
• Experience crafting detections and observability strategies for security events.

Responsibilities

• Lead and grow a global security operations team with a focus on AI-first, human-centric security.
• Define strategy for security operations and enable robust security controls against emerging threats.
• Leverage AI to improve efficiency of security processes and maturity of the security program.

Skills

Security leadership

Security operations

Detections & observability

Regulatory compliance

AI in security

Incident response

Risk assessment

Cross-functional collaboration

AI governance

Job description

At Vanta, our mission is to help businesses earn and prove trust.We believe that security should be monitored and verified continuously, and we empower companies to practice better security and prove it with ease. Vanta has a kind and talented team, and while some have prior security experience, many have been successful at Vanta without it.

We are seeking an experienced Manager of Security Operations, reporting to the Director of Security, to lead our exceptionally talented Security Engineering team.

Vanta’s Security Operations team provides essential security operational services, including configuring, monitoring, and maintaining our security tools and infrastructure. You’ll be responsible for leading the Security Operations team and assisting with incident response, setting our detection and response strategy, and assisting with investigations. You’ll also work cross-functionally to ensure we maintain compliance and improve our secure maturity.

What you’ll do as a Manager, Security Operations at Vanta:

• Lead and grow a team of the best security operations analysts in the world, with a view of security that is AI-first, human-centric, and trust-based.
• Help define the strategy for Vanta’s security operations team, and empower the team to implement robust security protocols and stay ahead of emerging threats.
• Leverage AI to improve efficiency of team processes, and improve the maturity of the overall security program.
• Lead and drive incident response from detection, remediation, to prevention
• Identify, develop, and implement new processes in our security operations program
• Identify new technologies and emerging threats for our organization, and plan a technology-driven approach to addressing new risks

How to be successful in this role:

• Strong leadership experience in security and an ability to lead a global team from a foundation of transparency and trust.
• Strong security operations experience, with emphasis on implementing security controls in a SaaS and cloud environment.
• Experience in crafting detections and observability strategies for security events.
• Familiarity with relevant industry regulations and standards (e.g., GDPR, ISO 27001, NIST 800-53) and experience ensuring compliance.
• Experience with leveraging AI to improve security processes.
• Experience with incident response, including acting as incident commander for security incidents.
• Ability to assess and analyze security risks comprehensively, considering both business impact and technical impact; Ability to prioritize risk remediation with consideration to business goals and objectives.
• Ability to build trust and strong partnerships internally with internal teams toward security goals.
• Open to using AI to amplify their skills and strengthen their work - demonstrating curiosity, a willingness to learn, and sound judgment in applying AI responsibly to improve efficiency and impact.

What you can expect as a Vanta’n:

• Industry-competitive salary and equity
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, with 100% of employee-only benefit premiums covered for most medical plans
• 16 weeks paid Parental Leave for all new parents
• Health & wellness stipend
• Remote workspace, internet, and cellphone stipend
• Commuter benefits for team members who report to the SF and NYC office
• Family planning benefits
• Matching 401(k) contribution with immediate vesting
• Flexible PTO policy, plus 80 hours of Sick Time
• 11 company-paid holidays
• Virtual team building activities, lunch and learns, and other company-wide events!
• Offices in SF, NYC, London, Dublin, Tel Aviv, and Sydney

To provide greater transparency to candidates, we share base pay ranges for all US-based job postings regardless of state. We set standard base pay ranges for all roles based on function, level, and country location, benchmarked against similar-stage growth companies. Final offer amounts are determined by multiple factors and may vary based on candidate location, skills, depth of work experience, and relevant licenses/credentials.

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At Vanta, we are committed to hiring diverse talent of different backgrounds and as such, it is important to us to provide an inclusive work environment for all. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, gender identity, age, religion, sexual orientation, veteran or disability status, or any other protected class. As an equal opportunity employer, we encourage and welcome people of all backgrounds to apply.

About Vanta

We started in 2018, in the wake of several high-profile data breaches. Online security was only becoming more important, but we knew firsthand how hard it could be for fast-growing companies to invest the time and manpower it takes to build a solid security foundation.Vanta was inspired by a vision to restore trust in internet businesses by enabling companies to improve and prove their security. From our early days automating security monitoring for compliance standards like SOC 2, HIPAA and ISO 27001 to creating the world's leading Trust Management Platform, our vision remains unchanged.

Now more than ever, making security continuous—not just a point-in-time check— is essential. Thousands of companies rely on Vanta to build, maintain and demonstrate their trust— all in a way that's real-time and transparent.