Director of Information Security Operations

Santa Ana, California • Salary: $150k - 200k per year + Benefits • Posted: 3 days agoDirector of Security OperationsOur client, a successful financial organization, is seeking a highly experienced Director of Security Operations to lead its Security Operations Center (SOC) and drive continuous improvements in incident response and threat detection. This role is ideal for a seasoned professional with a deep understanding of security technologies and the ability to lead technical teams to success.In this role, you will manage a hybrid SOC with a focus on optimizing security response times, automation, and overall effectiveness. You will oversee enterprise-grade tools, partner with an MSSP for 24/7/365 coverage, and spearhead initiatives to enhance security processes and technologies.Location: Remote – PST | Travel 1-2 times a month to Irvine, CAThis is a full-time job that expect to pay about $150-200k, plus a great benefits packageWhat You Will Do: Lead and mature the SOC, improving incident response times and enhancing threat detection capabilities.Oversee global 24/7/365 security operations, working with MSSP for comprehensive coverage.Manage the investigation and resolution of security incidents, serving as escalation point for critical incidents.Collaborate with security engineering teams to provide feedback on system capabilities and improvements.Implement and maintain operational playbooks, ensuring compliance with security laws and regulations.Stay informed on the latest cybersecurity trends and technologies to keep security measures current.Define and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure SOC effectiveness and contribution to security goals.What Gets You The Job: 10+ years of technical experience in cybersecurity, with 8+ years in a leadership role.Strong background managing a 24/7 SOC and Security Incident Response teams.Expertise in security technologies, including SIEM, SOAR, vulnerability scanning, and incident response tools.Familiarity with compliance and risk frameworks (ISO 27001, NIST 800-53, HIPAA, GDPR, etc.).Preferred certifications: CISSP, CISM, CISA, SSCP, CCNA, or equivalent.Strong communication and leadership skills with the ability to work across business and technical teams.Proven success in process automation and improving security operations through innovation.Irvine Technology Corporation (ITC) is a leading provider of technology and staffing solutions for IT, Security, Engineering, and Interactive Design disciplines servicing startups to enterprise clients, nationally. We pride ourselves in the ability to introduce you to our intimate network of business and technology leaders – bringing you opportunity coupled with personal growth, and professional development!  Join us. Let us catapult your career!Irvine Technology Corporation provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Irvine Technology Corporation complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.