Senior Manager, Security Operations

About This Role

This role will establish and continuously improve VB Spine’s global security operations, including 24x7 monitoring, incident detection, and response. The senior manager will strategically integrate with managed security service providers while ensuring compliance with NIST CSF, ISO 27001, and FDA/medical device regulations. This position supports critical spinal procedures by safeguarding intellectual property and manufacturing continuity.

Responsibilities

• Lead VB Spine’s Security Operations function, including in-house analysts and outsourced MSSP partners, ensuring high-quality, 24x7 threat detection and response.
• Serve as the primary interface with MSSPs, establishing clear SLAs, KPIs, and governance mechanisms for incident handling.
• Conduct regular service reviews with MSSPs and internal teams to assess detection quality, response times, and identify improvement opportunities.
• Manage staffing plans and coverage models to ensure continuous SOC operations and escalation readiness.
• Implement proactive monitoring and alert tuning to reduce false positives and improve MTTD and MTTR.
• Maintain NIST CSF, ISO 27001 compliance for security operations.
• Own VB Spine’s incident response lifecycle, including war-room activation, containment, eradication, and post-incident reviews.
• Develop and maintain IR runbooks, escalation workflows, and communication protocols aligned with regulatory and business continuity requirements.
• Manage Microsoft Sentinel and Defender XDR environments, ensuring comprehensive telemetry ingestion from various sources.
• Develop a multi-year roadmap for SOC maturity, including automation, threat hunting, and advanced analytics.
• Manage and mentor a global team of security analysts and coordinate with MSSP resources, ensuring skill development and career growth.

Requirements

• Minimum 8+ years of progressive cybersecurity experience
• 3+ years in security operations leadership or SOC management roles
• Proven experience building or managing a Security Operations Center (SOC) in a mid-size to large enterprise
• Strong knowledge of SIEM and XDR technologies (Microsoft Sentinel, Defender XDR) and global monitoring models
• Demonstrated expertise in incident response frameworks, escalation workflows, and regulatory evidence collection
• Experience managing hybrid delivery models with internal analysts and outsourced MSSPs, including vendor governance and SLA enforcement
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field preferred; equivalent professional experience will be considered.
• 8+ years of progressive cybersecurity experience, including 3+ years in security operations leadership or SOC management roles.

Nice to Have

• Familiarity with automation/orchestration tools (SOAR) and threat intelligence integration
• Experience in regulated industries (medical device, life sciences, or healthcare)

Skills

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Benefits

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