Security Operations Lead: Cybersecurity & Incident Response

WesBanco Bank Inc.; Toledo (OH); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

WesBanco Bank Inc. is seeking a Security Operations leader to drive incident response, threat detection, and process improvements across IT and risk management.

You will mentor and develop the Security Operations team, establishing goals and coordinating with Security Engineering and IT leadership. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field with at least three years of related experience, plus relevant security certifications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field and a minimum of three years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Technical certifications in IT related to networking, security, systems, databases preferred (Cisco, Microsoft, CompTIA, Citrix, Oracle, (ISC) 2).
• Hands-on experience with developing and maintaining security event response procedures.
• Strong understanding of event tuning practices.
• Strong understanding of security best practices related to Network Security, Operating System Security, and Data Security.
• Experience with Intrusion Prevention Devices, Next Generation Firewalls, and Web Security Appliances or Services.
• Familiarity with technology management frameworks (ITIL, COBIT, NIST) a plus.
• Willingness to respond to emergencies.
• Stability under pressure.
• Pleasant personality and appearance.
• Willingness to work additional hours if needed.
• Ability to work independently with minimum supervision.

Responsibilities

• Leads, mentors, and develops the Security Operations team while establishing goals aligned with Information Security and Information Technology objectives.
• Promotes continuous improvement, accountability, and professional development through coaching and knowledge sharing.
• Develops and maintains Security Operations procedures, workflows, and incident response playbooks.
• Plays a crucial role in Security Engineering and Operations technology budgeting, strategic planning, licensing, and vendor relationships.
• Ensures Security Operations practices align with organizational risk tolerance, regulatory requirements, and industry frameworks.
• Oversees security monitoring, alert triage, threat detection, investigations, and operational effectiveness.
• Manages cybersecurity incident response efforts and serve as the primary escalation point for significant security events.
• Partners with Security Engineering and senior leadership to optimize security platforms, monitoring capabilities, and operational readiness.
• Partners with senior leadership, Security Engineering, Threat Intelligence, and IT teams to improve security capabilities, technology integrations, and overall security maturity.
• Partners with senior leadership with developing and maintaining Security Operations standards, documentation, roadmaps, and technical requirements.
• Supports security assessments, audits, regulatory examinations, and compliance initiatives.
• Participates in cybersecurity, business continuity, and disaster recovery planning efforts.
• Supports enterprise security awareness and education initiatives.
• Serves as a trusted advisor on operational security matters and provide strategic recommendations to senior leadership regarding security technologies, risks, and improvement opportunities.
• Develops and reports on key metrics related to Security Operations effectiveness, platform health, project progress, and risk reduction.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Incident response

Threat detection

Security monitoring

Communication

Regulatory compliance

Risk management

Vendor relationships

Budgeting

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Cisco

Microsoft

CompTIA

Citrix

Oracle

(ISC)2

Job description

WesBanco Bank Inc. is seeking a Security Operations leader to drive incident response, threat detection, and process improvements across IT and risk management.

You will mentor and develop the Security Operations team, establishing goals and coordinating with Security Engineering and IT leadership. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field with at least three years of related experience, plus relevant security certifications.