Manager, Security Operations (Hands On/Technical)

Gartner; Arlington (VA); Hybrid; USD 108,000 - 148,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Unlimited growth opportunities

Flexible working conditions

20+ PTO days

Extensive medical and dental insurance

401(k) with corporate match

Job summary

Gartner is seeking a Manager for its Security Operations team. This role will lead the operations in US time zones, protecting against threats to its technology and reputation. The ideal candidate will possess extensive cybersecurity expertise and experience leading a SOC or incident response team.

Responsibilities include driving operational excellence and mentoring team members, with a focus on continuous improvement and efficiency. Gartner offers a competitive salary between $108,000 to $148,000, along with substantial benefits.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in information security.
• Experience leading a SOC or incident response team.
• Ability to analyze and prioritize security incidents rapidly.

Responsibilities

• Lead operations of a Security Operations team.
• Serve as Incident Commander during responses.
• Drive improvements in incident response capabilities.

Skills

Leadership in SOC

Cybersecurity expertise

Incident response

Technical report writing

Security tools usage

Mentoring skills

Automation mindset

Education

Bachelor's in Computer Science or related field

Tools

SIEM

EDR

AWS

Azure

Python

Job description

Hiring near our Irving, TX and Stamford, CT, and Arlington, VA Centers of Excellence with a flexible environment.

About this role

This role supports Gartner's growing Security Operations team. You will lead day‑to‑day operations in US time zones to protect against, detect, and respond to threats to Gartner's reputation, customers, and information technology. The Manager, Security Operations role is highly technical and leads the operational response to security events and incidents as well as provides a point of escalation. You will be deeply involved in the planning and execution of projects involving the SOC and Security Operations practice as a whole. You'll play a key role in defending Gartner's network and intellectual properties as you lead from the front.

What you will need

• Bachelor's in Computer Science, Information Security, Engineering, or 6+ years of experience in information security
• Previous experience leading a SOC, hunt, and/or incident response team or progressive growth in responsibilities in a SOC environment
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize and analyze security events, enabling swift decision‑making on appropriate courses of action and initiating timely and proportional responses
• Expertise in conducting and driving analysis and investigation of cybersecurity incidents
• Experience articulating technical findings and creating detailed incident reports
• Extensive experience in leveraging security tools such as SIEM, EDR, web proxy and email security tools
• Experience driving security projects from requirements gathering to completion
• Ability to mentor, motivate, and coach team members, leading to operational excellence
• Passion for security and solving tomorrow's problems

What you will do

• Drive operational excellence of a geographically dispersed Security Operations team
• Serve as the Incident Commander during the incident response process
• Continuously seek out opportunities to improve the team's ability to rapidly and effectively respond to security incidents
• Work with key business stakeholders to detect, respond to, and remediate security issues
• Provide mentorship and guidance to team members, promoting a culture of open communication, continuous improvement, and operational excellence
• Drive automation initiatives, enhancing analyst capabilities and workflows while eliminating monotonous tasks
• Develop innovative and cutting‑edge detection content aligned with ATT&CK, Cyber Kill Chain, and other cybersecurity frameworks
• Bring your own ideas and solutions to a fast‑paced, growing, and evolving team centered around operational excellence
• Ensure smooth handover of alerts and incidents between team members located in various geographic locations

Who You Are

• Skilled and experienced, but possessing a servant leader mindset
• Able to relentlessly prioritize and see the big picture
• Comfortable both with delegating and rolling up your sleeves when the time comes
• Passion for coaching, mentoring and development of others
• Accountable, transparent and willing to go the extra mile when necessary
• Willing to learn new technology platforms
• Strong team player
• Able to work proactively in a time‑sensitive operations environment
• Innovation mindset – takes opportunities to make existing processes more efficient and thinks “automation first”
• Certifications such as CISSP, GCIH, GCFA or equivalent are a plus
• Cloud experience (AWS, Azure, GCP)
• Demonstrated ability to transform and shape teams
• Scripting or programming experience (Python, PowerShell, Bash)

What you will get

• Competitive compensation: $108,000 – $148,000 USD
• Unlimited growth and learning opportunities
• Ongoing mentorship and apprenticeship, leadership courses, development programs, technical courses, certification opportunities and more
• A collaborative and positive culture – join a diverse team of professionals that are as smart and driven as you
• A chance to make an impact – your work will contribute directly to strategy
• Flexibility of working from home and collaboration in dynamic offices
• 20+ PTO days plus holidays and floating holidays in the first year
• Extensive medical, dental insurance and vision plan
• 401(k) with corporate match, immediate vesting
• Health‑and‑wellness allowance programs
• Parental leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Gartner Gives Charity Match and more

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The policy of Gartner is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, citizenship status, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status and to seek to advance equal opportunity principles.

Gartner is committed to being an Equal Opportunity Employer and offers opportunities to all job seekers, including those with disabilities. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation.