VP, Managed Security Operations

Fortra; United States; On-site; USD 200,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) enrollment

Flexible PTO

Tuition reimbursement

ID Theft Protection Program

Job summary

Fortra is seeking a visionary leader to elevate our global Security Operations function and protect customers against evolving threats. You will shape detection and response, drive operational excellence, and partner with Product, Engineering, Sales, and Customer Success to evolve our services.

With 15+ years in cybersecurity and 10+ years leading large global SOC teams, you’ll build executive relationships, scale 24x7 operations, and foster a high-performance culture across a worldwide

Qualifications

• 15+ years in cybersecurity with 10+ years leading global SOC teams.
• Ability to scale SOC operations and improve detection/response in high-volume environments.
• Strong relationships with threat-mitigation groups for early access to intel and coordinated takedowns.

Responsibilities

• Lead global 24x7 Managed Security Operations Centers and oversee monitoring, detection, incident response, and remediation.
• Develop strategy to strengthen detection capabilities, service performance, and customer experience.
• Drive process improvement, automation, and optimized tooling; manage executive escalation for critical incidents.
• Establish executive relationships with key partners to accelerate takedown responses.
• Collaborate with Product, Engineering, Sales, and Customer Success to evolve services.
• Recruit, mentor, and develop SOC leaders across a global footprint.
• Ensure service readiness, resilience, and compliance with security frameworks.

Skills

Cybersecurity leadership

Global SOC leadership

Executive communication

24x7 operations

Job description

Whether you’re an experienced professional or just getting started, your contributions matter at Fortra. If you’re passionate about tackling meaningful challenges alongside talented team members committed to helping each other succeed, all while having lots of fun, we want to hear from you. We offer competitive benefits and salaries, personal and professional development opportunities, flexibility, and much more!

Are you a seasoned VP of Security Operations who has built a world-class SOC organization for a fast-growing service provider? Fortra is seeking a visionary leader to elevate our global Security Operations function and strengthen the protection of our customers against an ever-evolving threat landscape. In this pivotal role, you will shape the future of our detection and response capabilities, drive operational excellence, and position Fortra as the industry leader in threat disruption.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

Operational Leadership

• Lead our global 24x7 Managed Security Operations Centers, ensuring effective monitoring, threat detection, incident response, and remediation across networks, endpoints, email, and brand protection services.
• Build and execute a strategy that strengthens detection capabilities, service performance, and customer experience.
• Drive operational excellence through process improvement, automation, and optimized tooling.
• Serve as an executive escalation point for critical security incidents and major customer issues.
• Establish and nurture executive-level relationships with domain registrars, hosting providers, ISPs, cloud platforms, and major digital service providers to accelerate takedown response times.
• Develop collaboration frameworks with threat intelligence vendors, anti-abuse networks, and takedown service providers to enhance evidence quality and streamline takedown workflows.
• Partner closely with Product, Engineering, Sales, and Customer Success to evolve our services and support customer needs.
• Recruit, mentor, and develop high-performing SOC leaders across a global footprint.
• Ensure service readiness, resilience, and compliance with security frameworks.

Strategic Leadership:

• Set and execute the long-term vision for Operations, ensuring alignment with business goals and growth objectives.
• Foster a culture of engagement, inclusion, high performance, and continuous development.
• Lead complex change initiatives, securing stakeholder buy-in and driving organizational adoption.
• Champions a high-performance culture through clear standards, empowered accountability, and sustained focus on operational excellence and outcomes.
• Drive business agility, reallocating resources as priorities evolve.
• Apply strong business and financial acumen to influence decisions and drive long-term value.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 15+ years of cybersecurity experience with 10+ years leading a large global Security Operations teams.
• Proven ability to scale SOC operations and improve detection/response outcomes in a high-volume environment.
• Previous success in leveraging external partnerships to establish expedited takedown channels and emergency escalation protocols for high-severity threats.
• Deep connections with industry threat-mitigation groups (e.g. APWG, M3AAWG, etc.) to enable early access to emerging threat intelligence and coordinated takedown actions.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to engage executives, customers, and technical teams.
• Experience building high-performing global teams and operating in a 24x7 service model.

Compensation: 200,000 USD - 225,000 USD

At Fortra, we’re breaking the attack chain. Ready to join us?

At Fortra, our compensation philosophy prioritizes fair market value and internal equity, aligning with your experience and specialized skill set.

As a full-time, exempt employee at Fortra, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Health, dental, and vision coverage as of hire
• Immediate enrollment in 401(k), HSA, and FSA plans
• Flexible PTO policy
• Tuition and personal enrichment reimbursement
• Option to enroll in ID Theft Protection Program

At Fortra, work is only part of the story. Explore what Life at Fortra is all about, from perks that support holistic wellbeing to a culture that keeps you connected and empowered to make an impact beyond the job.

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As an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran or disability status.