Cyber Operations Manager - Threat Operations

@ Lensa

Overview

The Cyber Operations Manager - Threat Operations at Lensa, promoted on behalf of Optiv, is responsible for early and accurate threat detection, response, and security engineering oversight. This technical management role involves oversight of SIEM, SOAR, PAM, IDAM, and Vulnerability Management systems.

Key Responsibilities

Lead 24x7 Threat Detection and Response Analysts, plan operations and projects, and manage day-to-day activities. Work with customers, enforce policies, drive continuous process improvement, and report on SLAs & KPIs. Mentor and develop team members, manage staffing, and ensure timely reporting of security control gaps and vulnerabilities.

Technical and Operational Focus

• Oversee SIEM, SOAR, PAM and related technologies.
• Collaborate on security engineering improvements and vulnerability management.
• Engage with advanced security intelligence and regulatory compliance frameworks.
• Maintain communication with executives and other group managers.

Required Experience and Skills

• 12+ years in IT/Information Security.
• Minimum 5+ years leading Threat Detection and Response teams.
• Experience in cyber operations centers and managed services.
• Proficient with SIEM (LogRhythm, QRadar, Splunk, Exabeam) and EDR (Crowdstrike, Cylance, Carbon Black, Microsoft ATP).
• Knowledge of regulatory compliance, ITIL, and security analytics platforms.

What You Can Expect

Optiv offers work/life balance, professional training, remote work capabilities, creative problem-solving opportunities, and volunteer engagement initiatives through its "Optiv Chips In" program.

Key skills/competency

• Cybersecurity
• Threat Detection
• Incident Response
• SIEM
• PAM
• Security Engineering
• Vulnerability Management
• Regulatory Compliance
• Team Leadership
• Mentoring