Senior Manager, Security Operation

K&L Gates; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 148,000 - 296,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Prescription Drug Coverage

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Hybrid/Remote Work Opportunities

Job summary

K&L Gates is seeking a Senior Manager, Security Operations to lead cyber security, forensics, incident response, and physical security across the firm. You will implement monitoring, SIEM tuning, threat detection, and a comprehensive security program aligned with business needs.

The role requires 10+ years in IT security, strong leadership of remote teams, and experience with ISO 27001 and NIST 800-171, cloud platforms (Azure/AWS/GCP), and security automation, delivering secure, compliant

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in computer science or information security.
• 10+ years in IT audit, risk management, incident response or related fields.
• Experience with ISO 27001 and NIST 800-171.
• Proven DevSecOps and security automation experience.
• Ability to lead remote teams and collaborate across the firm.

Responsibilities

• Implementing comprehensive strategies for network monitoring and intrusion detection analysis using defense tools like firewalls, IDS/IPS, and host-based security systems.
• Performing log-based and endpoint-based threat detection to safeguard against risks.
• Overseeing deployment of cloud-based detection to identify threats in cloud environments and firm-utilized services.
• Correlating activity across endpoints, networks, apps, and environments to identify anomalies.
• Reviewing alerts and sensor data while documenting formal technical incident reports.
• Ensuring incident response support for network subscribers, including containment and mitigation actions.
• Contributing to business continuity/disaster recovery planning and testing.
• Working with SIEM to manage the system and tune detection content.
• Researching emerging threats and conducting regular security training.

Skills

DevSecOps security

Security automation

Generative AI in security

Stakeholder collaboration

MS Office

Multi-cloud (Azure AWS GCP)

IT audit & risk management

Regulatory compliance (ISO 27001, NIST

Remote team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Security

Tools

SIEM

Firewalls & IDS/IPS

Cloud security tools

Job description

Job Description

At K&L Gates, we are looking for smart, imaginative and hard-working people with diverse backgrounds, experiences and ideas to join us. Perhaps our search for talented visionaries and your search for important and impactful work lead to the same place.

Job Summary

We are seeking a Senior Manager, Security Operations to join the firm. The Senior Manager, Security Operations oversee's cyber security, forensics, incident response, and physical security operations for the firm. Responsibilities include implementing monitoring technologies, incident response systems, and a comprehensive security strategy. They convert business needs into technical specifications, ensuring firm and client data security while maintaining compliance standards. This role ensures security objectives are met within time and budget constraints. Additionally, the position identifies improvement areas within existing programmatic goals, ensuring optimal use of security technologies and robust operational effectiveness.

KEY RELATIONSHIPS

IT Leadership, Chief Officers, Department Directors, Directors of Administration, Office Administrators, General Counsel

Essential Duties

• Implementing comprehensive strategies for network monitoring and intrusion detection analysis using defense tools like firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems, and host-based security systems.
• Performing log-based and endpoint-based threat detection to identify and safeguard against risks originating from various sources.
• Overseeing deployment of cloud-based detection to identify threats associated with cloud environments and firm-utilized services.
• Correlating activity across assets like endpoints, networks, and apps, as well as environments such as on-premises and cloud, to identify anomalous activity.
• Reviewing alerts and sensor data while documenting formal technical incident reports.
• Ensuring incident response support for network subscribers, including implementing containment and mitigation actions and coordinating forensic analysis when required.
• Supporting the creation of business continuity/disaster recovery plans, including conducting disaster recovery tests, publishing test results and addressing deficiencies
• Working with security information and event management (SIEM) to manage/tune the system, create/manage the detection content and actively watch for alerts
• Researching emerging threats and vulnerabilities to assist with identifying incidents.
• Conducting regular training sessions on intrusion detection, prevention systems, security incident response procedures, threat intelligence analysis, and log analysis within the team.

Experience Skills Required

• Possess Bachelors degree OR equivalent experience in the computer science, information security, cybersecurity or other related fields
• Demonstrate expertise in DevSecOps security principles and industry best practices.
• Demonstrate experience in security automation and utilizing Generative AI to enhance security operations.
• Demonstrate the ability to build and sustain productive working relationships across every level of the firm.
• Demonstrate proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and SharePoint.
• Demonstrate experience working in multi-cloud environments, including platforms like Azure, AWS, and GCP.
• 10+ years experience in IT audit, enterprise risk management, penetration testing, red teaming, incident response and physical security operations
• 10+ years experience with regulatory compliance and information security frameworks such as ISO 27001, NIS 800-171
• Demonstrate expertise in leading remote teams including performance management, succession planning, and fostering employee growth and development.

Compensation Salary

Compensation Salary $148,000 - $296,000 The compensation salary for this position will be determined during the interview process and will vary based on multiple factors, including but not limited to prior experience, relevant expertise, current business needs, and market factors.

Fair Chance Ordinance

In accordance with the Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance, San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the California Fair Chance Act, qualified applicants for our Los Angeles and San Francisco offices with arrest and conviction records will be considered.

About The Firm

K&L Gates is a fully integrated global law firm with lawyers located in more than 40 offices. We have experienced dramatic growth in the past decade and now rank among the largest U.S. based law firms in the world. We take pride in constantly striving for innovation, imagination and an entrepreneurial spirit. We come up with big ideas and then roll up our sleeves to get the job done, guiding our clients through their most complex issues in a variety of industry sectors and across multiple regions of the world. The industry recognition the firm has garnered emanates from the foundation of a global community aligned on behalf of our clients. The people at K&L Gates are committed to working together to create a legacy for each other, the firm, our clients, and the communities in which we serve. We thrive in an inclusive and socially conscious environment that embraces diversity and takes a holistic approach to the career evolution of all our professionals.

Notice

Notice: We participate in E-Verify in certain Firm locations for purposes of verifying employment eligibility. Please be advised that this position requires successful completion of a background check. In accordance with the Washington State Fair Chance Act, Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance, San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, the California Fair Chance Act, and applicable law qualified California and Washington State applicants with criminal history records will be considered. A criminal history will not categorically exclude a candidate from employment, and the Firm will consider relevant factors before making employment decisions based on criminal history information. It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Benefits

• Medical/Prescription Drug Coverage (including a Health Savings Account feature)
• Back-up Child/Elder Care and access to a caregiving concierge
• Dental Insurance
• Wellness Program
• Vision Insurance
• Pre-tax Commuting Benefits
• 401(k) Retirement Plan and Profit Sharing
• Business Travel Accident Insurance
• Short- and Long-term Disability Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Life Insurance (including Basic, Supplemental, Spouse, Child, and Accidental Death and Dismemberment)
• Health Advocacy Services
• Paid Time Off (25-30 days per year)
• Identity Protection/Restoration and Fraud Insurance
• Parental Leave (18 weeks of which 12 are paid; short-term disability may provide additional paid time off)
• Student loan refinancing options and access to a student loan concierge service
• Paid Holidays (12)
• Addiction Resources
• Family Building Benefits
• Breast Milk Delivery and Lactation Support Services
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employees also may be eligible to receive bonuses and certain expense reimbursements
• Employee Assistance Program
• Professional Development and CLE Credit Opportunities
• 529 Deductions
• Relocation
• Accident Insurance
• Employee Referral Program
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Hybrid/Remote Work Opportunities
• Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• Perks including: Technology, Entertainment, and Travel Discount Programs
• Bereavement Leave
• All other benefits (such as leaves of absence) required by law

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

The Firm is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of the Firm that employment decisions shall be based on merit, qualifications and competence. Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by virtue of a person’s race (including traits associated with race, including hair texture and protective hairstyles such as afros, braids, locks, and twists), religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, gender, parental status, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, familial status, domestic violence victim status, military and veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. This policy governs all aspects of employment including, without limitation, recruiting, hiring, compensation, benefits, promotion, assignment, and dismissal. In addition, it is the Firm’s policy to provide an environment that is free of prohibited harassment of any kind including, without limitation, that which is based on sex, race, age, disability, ethnic background, or any other category protected by law (including the categories listed above). The Firm complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please contact [e-mail].