Security Operations Lead — Senior Threat Defense & Response

Saliense; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO 20 days + 40 hrs sick

Health, Vision, Dental, Life Insurance

401(k) with vesting

Parental Leave

Professional Development Reimbursement

Job summary

Saliense is seeking a senior security operations leader to drive threat prevention and incident response across the organization. The role requires extensive experience in security operations, penetration testing, and program management to protect data throughout its lifecycle.

Ideal candidates will have a BS in IT/CS and relevant CISSP-ISSMP/ISSAP-style credentials, with a track record of implementing robust security baselines and driving continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years’ experience providing security operations and penetration testing support.
• Minimum 5 years’ managing and directing security operations.
• Experience implementing CDM phases, baselines for tools, and securing data through its lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate security operations efforts across teams to protect information assets.
• Architect, deploy, and maintain security products and services with a focus on risk reduction.
• Advise on security strategy, incidents, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Security operations

Penetration testing

Leadership / management

Education

Bachelor of Science in Information Technology or Computer Science

Job description

Saliense is seeking a senior security operations leader to drive threat prevention and incident response across the organization. The role requires extensive experience in security operations, penetration testing, and program management to protect data throughout its lifecycle.

Ideal candidates will have a BS in IT/CS and relevant CISSP-ISSMP/ISSAP-style credentials, with a track record of implementing robust security baselines and driving continuous improvement.