Security Ops Manager - Cloud & Incident Response (Remote)

Ladders; United States; On-site; USD 120,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Remote work

Certifications support

401(k) match

Professional development

Job summary

Ladders is seeking a Manager, Information Security to lead security operations with emphasis on threat detection, incident response, and vulnerability management across cloud and enterprise environments. The role requires coordinating remediation with cross-functional teams and leading reporting, testing response plans, and active incidents as a key operational leader.

Location: Remote - US based candidates only, no visa sponsorship available. Compensation: $120,000 – $145,000 annually.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in information security, including 3+ years in security operations or incident response.
• 2+ years of experience managing a security team.
• Hands-on experience securing AWS and Azure cloud environments.
• Practical experience in cloud security posture management and remediation.
• Experience with SIEM, EDR, and CSPM tools, preferably CrowdStrike.
• Knowledge of attack techniques and the MITRE ATT&CK framework.
• Strong communication skills, including technical status reporting to non-technical stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily security operations, monitoring, and threat detection across various platforms.
• Own the incident response program, coordinating investigations and remediation across functions.
• Continuously improve incident response plans and conduct tabletop exercises.
• Establish and track key operational metrics for security performance reporting.
• Oversee vulnerability management operations, prioritizing risk and coordinating remediation efforts.
• Serve as an on-call leader for active security incidents, including after-hours responsibilities.
• Manage cloud security operations for AWS and Azure, including threat response and posture management.

Skills

Security ops

Incident response

Team leadership

Cloud security

SIEM/EDR/CSPM

MITRE ATT&CK

Stakeholder reporting

Tools

CrowdStrike

Job description

Ladders is seeking a Manager, Information Security to lead security operations with emphasis on threat detection, incident response, and vulnerability management across cloud and enterprise environments. The role requires coordinating remediation with cross-functional teams and leading reporting, testing response plans, and active incidents as a key operational leader.

Location: Remote - US based candidates only, no visa sponsorship available. Compensation: $120,000 – $145,000 annually.