Security Manager

Xtium; United States; Remote; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Med/Dental/FSA

401(k)

Flexible Paid Time Off

Job summary

XTIUM is seeking a Security Manager to lead day-to-day security operations, incident response, and remediation efforts. The role coordinates teams and partners to ensure timely evidence, clear tickets, and disciplined follow-up in a fast-paced IT services environment.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in security operations, familiarity with Sentinel and CrowdStrike, and a bachelor’s degree or equivalent with preferred certifications.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in security operations, incident response, vulnerability management, or related roles.
• Experience with MSSP, MDR, SOC, SIEM, or managed detection partners in a co-managed model.
• Familiar with security case management, playbooks, ticketing workflows, and escalation processes in a fast-paced IT services environment.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Sentinel, CrowdStrike, and common logging or alert triage practices.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent; Security+, GCIA, CISSP, or similar certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily security operations workflows across teams and stakeholders, including triage and follow-through.
• Coordinate incident response activities, maintain playbooks, and document evidence, timelines, and decisions.
• Track vulnerability findings, penetration test results, and CTEM actions through remediation, retesting, and closure.
• Monitor security metrics and prepare recurring reporting on cases, remediation status, exceptions, and control performance.
• Drive operational handoffs between intake, SOC escalation, engineering remediation, and business owners.
• Support audits and customer assurance requests by collecting evidence, validating control execution, and maintaining documentation.
• Identify process gaps and execute improvements to strengthen security operations, service quality, and response readiness.

Skills

Security operations

Incident response

Vulnerability management

Communication and coordination

Documentation and ticketing

Prioritization under pressure

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Sentinel

CrowdStrike

Job description

The XTIUM global team is made up of a group of diverse and talented professionals who are all driven by the same goal: excellence and continuous improvement. We are all about embracing challenges, keeping the lines of communication open and working together. We take ownership of our work, focus on learning and growing and hold ourselves accountable to our colleagues and customers. Together, we strive to push boundaries, make an impact and inspire each other to reach our full potential.

Job Description:

At XTIUM, we don’t just build IT solutions—we build careers. Our culture is designed to empower individuals to achieve their best while making a real impact. You’ll have the opportunity to connect with our leadership team, embrace challenges, and celebrate success in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. If you’re passionate, driven, and eager to grow, XTIUM is where your potential meets opportunity. Our team members are the driving force behind our success, and we’re looking for passionate, resilient individuals eager to grow and make a meaningful impact. If you’re ready to contribute and help shape the future, XTIUM is the place for you.

About the Role:

The Security Manager is the tactical owner of day-to-day security operations at XTIUM. This role coordinates internal teams and external partners to manage alerts, incidents, vulnerability remediation, testing follow-up, and control execution. The Manager ensures security work is translated into clear tickets, owners, deadlines, and evidence, while maintaining strong operating discipline and communication. Success in this role means smoother handoffs, faster remediation, and more predictable operational security outcomes.

Job Responsibilities:

• Manage daily security operations workflows across ESD, Ascent, and internal stakeholders, including triage, escalation, and follow-through.

• Coordinate incident response activities, maintain playbooks, and ensure evidence, timelines, and decisions are documented.

• Track vulnerability findings, penetration test results, and CTEM actions through remediation, retesting, and closure.

• Monitor security metrics and prepare recurring reporting on cases, remediation status, exceptions, and control performance.

• Drive operational handoffs between Tier 1 intake, SOC escalation, engineering remediation, and business owners.

• Support audits and customer assurance requests by collecting evidence, validating control execution, and maintaining documentation.

• Identify process gaps and execute improvements to strengthen security operations, service quality, and response readiness.

Job Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience in security operations, incident response, vulnerability management, or related operational security roles.

• Experience working with MSSP, MDR, SOC, SIEM, or managed detection partners in a co-managed operating model.

• Familiarity with security case management, playbooks, ticketing workflows, and escalation processes in a fast-paced IT services environment.

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Sentinel, endpoint telemetry platforms such as CrowdStrike, and common logging or alert triage practices.

• Strong communication and coordination skills, with the ability to keep technical and non-technical stakeholders aligned on actions and status.

• Ability to manage competing priorities, push remediation to closure, and maintain disciplined documentation and follow-up.

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required; Security+, GCIH, GCIA, CISSP, or similar certification preferred.

The salary range for this position is $100,000 - $130,000/annually. Compensation may vary outside of this range depending on a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies, experience, and location. We offer a competitive benefits package with Med/Dental/FSA/401(k)/Flexible Paid Time Off.

XTIUM is an equal opportunity employer.

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