Manager, Security Operations

Job Overview

We are seeking a strategic and hands-on Manager, Security Operations, to operate the Security Operations function at Posit. The ideal candidate will be a collaborative leader with a proven track record in building and scaling security operations in fast-paced software environments. Your diplomatic approach to stakeholder management and strong technical acumen in information security will be crucial in driving our security initiatives forward. You’ll champion a culture of security awareness while balancing innovation with risk management in our data science-focused environment.

Our department's mission is to ensure the security of Posit’s employees, assets, and customer data. We achieve this through secure architecture design, threat detection and response, supply chain security, secure development practices, and security operations, enabling innovation with right-sized security controls.

Since its inception, Posit has operated as a 100% distributed company with a SaaS-based infrastructure. This presents unique challenges and requires pragmatism and creativity to be successful. This position requires the ability to be proactive and strategic while being comfortable rolling up one’s sleeves.

Key Responsibilities

Own

• Drive the development and execution of security operations strategy
• Lead and mature the incident response function, including process development, team training, and continuous improvement
• Manage security projects from inception to completion, ensuring alignment with organizational priorities
• Build and maintain security metrics dashboards to demonstrate operational effectiveness and areas for improvement
• Develop and document security procedures, playbooks, and standard operating procedures

Assist

• Champion security automation initiatives to enhance operational efficiency
• Oversee daily security operations and incident response activities
• Create and maintain escalation procedures for security incidents
• Contribute to the development of security awareness programs

Teach

• Partner with cross-functional teams to implement security initiatives and maintain security standards
• Collaborate with engineering teams to implement security controls and best practices

Learn

• Support security compliance initiatives for security operations
• Data science workflows to report on security control efficacy and project delivery

About You

• Experience in information security, specifically in protecting assets and data in OnPrem and SaaS-based software platforms
• Deep understanding of security operations, including incident response, threat modeling, vulnerability management, EDR, containerization, and container security (Docker, Kubernetes)
• Experience building and leading high-performing security teams
• Strong background in security automation and process improvement
• Able to query, analyze, and report on security operations based on metrics from issue management and security tools
• Advanced proficiency with Jira and Confluence for security operations and incident management
• Strong project management and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple initiatives and priorities
• Ability to think strategically while being hands-on with the development and execution of projects and initiatives
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams
• Follow industry trends and evolving security threats, including those posed by AI
• Knowledge of compliance frameworks (SOC 2, ISO 27001)