Manager/ Sr. Manager, Cyber Defense Center - New Era Technology company : Job Details

About the opportunity: We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Manager or Senior Manager to lead our Cyber Defense Center. The ideal candidate will be responsible for overseeing the operation and management of advanced cybersecurity technologies and processes, including Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Security Orchestration, Automation, and Response (SOAR), Threat Hunting, and Incident Response technologies. The candidate will also be responsible for managing and coordinating the response to major cybersecurity incidents, ensuring minimal impact on business operations and swift resolution. This role requires a strategic thinker with a strong technical background and the ability to lead a team of cybersecurity professionals. This is a 6-month opportunity with the possibility of full-time for the right candidate. Primary Duties:

• Lead and manage the 24/7 Cyber Defense Center team, providing guidance, mentorship, and support to ensure effective performance and professional development.
• Oversee the deployment, configuration, and management of SIEM and SOAR platforms to ensure optimal performance and threat detection capabilities.
• Develop and implement threat hunting strategies to proactively identify and mitigate potential security threats.
• Lead daily operations of the Security Incident Response Team and serve as incident commander for major incidents.
• Work closely with other departments, including IT, Risk Management, and Compliance, to ensure a cohesive and comprehensive approach to cybersecurity.
• Stay current with the latest cybersecurity trends, threats, and technologies, and continuously improve the Cyber Defense Center's capabilities and processes.
• Recommend and produce key metrics, KPIs, and New Initiatives reports for internal review and for Senior Leadership Team.
• Lead roadmap development and stay current with program capabilities, suggesting enhancements as needed.
• Provide thought leadership for program improvements and new initiatives.

Required Skills:

• Minimum of 7-10 years of experience in cybersecurity, with at least 3-5 years in a leadership role.
• Proficiency in SIEM, SOAR, threat hunting, and incident response technologies and methodologies.
• Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CEH, or equivalent are highly desirable.
• Strong leadership and team management skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire a team.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to think strategically and make data-driven decisions.
• Candidate must be flexible to operate during off business hours and weekends to handle the Cyber Incident Response function (only when needed).

Required Education

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field. A master's degree is preferred.

Expected Hours of Work:

• Minimum of 40 hours a week

Travel:

• 25% to the Orlando, Florida office.

Qualifications: To perform the job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice. EEO/AA Statement: New Era Technology provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, pregnancy, marital status, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, or covered veteran status. In addition to federal law requirements, New Era Technology complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.