Security & IT Operations Lead — Build SIEM & SOC

Northwood Space; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwood Space in Torrance, CA is seeking a Manager of IT Security & Operations to lead corporate IT and security. This position involves building IT operations from the ground up and managing a team focused on security and compliance.

The ideal candidate has extensive experience in IT security, identity management, and compliance frameworks. Applicants must have a background in DevSecOps and the ability to obtain TS/SCI clearance. This role reports to the Head of Security and offers opportunities for company-wide leadership.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in IT security and team leadership.
• Hands-on knowledge of identity and endpoint management.
• Familiarity with compliance frameworks like NIST and SOC.

Responsibilities

• Own corporate IT and helpdesk operations.
• Deploy and manage SIEM for security operations.
• Build detection and response capabilities for security.

Skills

IT Security

DevSecOps

Identity Management

Endpoint Management

Automation

Education

5+ years in IT, security, or DevSecOps engineering

CISSP, CISM, CISA or similar certifications

Tools

Okta

SaaS

AWS

Splunk

Job description

Northwood Space in Torrance, CA is seeking a Manager of IT Security & Operations to lead corporate IT and security. This position involves building IT operations from the ground up and managing a team focused on security and compliance.

The ideal candidate has extensive experience in IT security, identity management, and compliance frameworks. Applicants must have a background in DevSecOps and the ability to obtain TS/SCI clearance. This role reports to the Head of Security and offers opportunities for company-wide leadership.