Senior Security Operations & Engineering Leader

UL Research Institutes; Evanston (IL); On-site; USD 144,304 - 198,419; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) matching up to 5%

Paid time off including vacation and holidays

Job summary

UL Research Institutes seeks a Sr Manager Security Operations & Engineering to lead security operations based in Evanston, Illinois. The role ensures effective prevention, detection, response, and recovery from cyber threats, managing incident response and vulnerability programs.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s degree, has over 7 years of cybersecurity experience, and demonstrates strong leadership and analytical skills. Comprehensive benefits include competitive salary, bonus potential, and flexible working arrangements.

Qualifications

• 7 years of experience in cybersecurity, with at least 3 in a leadership role.
• Experience in Azure and AWS security settings.
• Familiarity with Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) and NIST standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead enterprise security operations, including incident response and security monitoring.
• Drive the implementation of security tooling and operational maturity.
• Oversee vulnerability management programs and third-party security functions.

Skills

Leadership and management skills

Risk mitigation planning

Analytical problem-solving

Effective communication

Risk analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Information Security, Computer Science, Information Technology

Master’s degree (preferred)

Tools

SIEM

EDR

MDR

Vulnerability management

Cloud security platforms

Job description

UL Research Institutes seeks a Sr Manager Security Operations & Engineering to lead security operations based in Evanston, Illinois. The role ensures effective prevention, detection, response, and recovery from cyber threats, managing incident response and vulnerability programs.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s degree, has over 7 years of cybersecurity experience, and demonstrates strong leadership and analytical skills. Comprehensive benefits include competitive salary, bonus potential, and flexible working arrangements.