Senior IT Security Leader: Strategy & Incident Response

Arista; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Plans

401k Plan

PTO & Paid Holidays

On-site Gym & Showers

Wellness programs

Job summary

Arista in Austin seeks a Senior Manager - IT Security to lead a seasoned security team responsible for protecting company assets and data. You will guide the development and execution of the organization’s cybersecurity strategy, ensuring it aligns with business goals and regulatory requirements.

You will mentor staff, partner with the CISO team, oversee security controls (FIrewalls, SIEM, vulnerability tools), and drive risk-based decisions.

Qualifications

• 15+ years in IT security with 5+ years in leadership.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• CISSP, CISM, or equivalent certifications preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Information Systems; master’s preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the IT security team to deliver against security objectives.
• Develop and execute the company’s cybersecurity strategy in line with business goals.
• Align security initiatives with regulatory requirements and industry standards.
• Oversee security technologies and controls (firewalls, SIEM, vulnerability scanning).
• Identify, assess, and mitigate security risks and incidents; coordinate response.
• Conduct audits and risk assessments; implement remediation actions.
• Establish KPIs and reporting cadence; drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Security Strategy

Incident Response

Regulatory Compliance

Mentoring

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Information Systems

Master's degree in Cybersecurity preferred

Tools

SIEM

Firewall technologies

Vulnerability scanners

Identity & Access Management

Job description

Arista in Austin seeks a Senior Manager - IT Security to lead a seasoned security team responsible for protecting company assets and data. You will guide the development and execution of the organization’s cybersecurity strategy, ensuring it aligns with business goals and regulatory requirements.

You will mentor staff, partner with the CISO team, oversee security controls (FIrewalls, SIEM, vulnerability tools), and drive risk-based decisions.