Senior Manager, Cyber Security Operations – SES Satellites Manassas, VA On-site
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About the job
zAt SES, we cultivate an inclusive and healthy work environment that enables us to drive business success. As a company dedicated to Diversity & Inclusion, we believe our story should reflect those of the millions we serve. We are committed to increasing the number of employees from underrepresented groups and nurturing an inclusive company culture where people can flourish.
Cyber Security Operations has SES-wide responsibility for cyber-security monitoring, cyber-security incident response and vulnerability and configuration compliance management
Are you…?
- Passionate about cyber-security strategy?
- Creative and open-minded, always on the look-out for new technologies or new twists on old technologies which could create opportunities for SES
- Experienced to understand the big picture and take the right decision for cyber-security operations to continuously extend the service portfolio, improve service levels, mature delivery processes?
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Extended Job Description
Primary Responsibilities/Key Result Areas:
- Manage a team of employees and consultants to develop a strong cyber-security operations function, that supports the entire technical infrastructure of SES (cyber-security monitoring, incident response and vulnerability as well as configuration compliance management)
- Frame and continuously improve SES’ security incident response and train the incident response team
- Manage security incidents following SES’ policy and lead incident response teams to ensure a coordinated, timely and effective defense
- Establish a threat intelligence program with actionable, relevant strategic and tactical threat intelligence from different relevant sources in order to:
- Leverage threat intelligence information to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of cyber security operations
- Communicate synthesized intelligence information to SES stakeholders, including senior management and relevant engineering and operations groups
- Algin with information security management and engineering functions update frameworks and security infrastructure
- Identify needs, estimate costs, and justify request priorities for budgetary purposes
- Evaluate new and emerging technologies for introduction and/or integration into the cyber-security operation functions
- Manage the team to strengthen, enable and grow talent through coaching, continuous feedback, and technical mentoring
- Prepare a portfolio for providing cyber-security operations services for the SES customers, if required
- Travel and on-call duty as required
Who We Are Looking For (More About You)
In order to achieve the outcomes described above, we believe you will have the following:
Skills/Competencies
COMPETENCIES
- Extensive project management skills (incl. budget management and communication plan)
- Thrive in an international and diverse organization
- Ability to handle simultaneously multiple projects and leads
- Excellent communication skills: good listener, ability to understand the perspective of others, to work effectively at all levels of the organization, to mediate in conflicts and resolve issues, to secure stakeholder buy-in to the proposed solution; ability to explain security rationales and controls to non-technical audiences
- Ability to manage and empower resources by setting priorities that balance short-term support requirements and long-term strategic goals of the company
- Ability to balance risks and opportunities in order to provide modern, efficient IT solutions for business while the risk for SES is identified and managed adequately
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills: the ability to frame complex problems or business issues and can elaborate and articulate alternative solutions that address the root cause of the issue
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Preferred Education & Experience (a combination of education and experience will be considered):
- Master’s degree in computer science or equivalent
- Minimum ten years of relevant professional experience in cybersecurity monitoring, incident response, computer forensics, malware analysis, vulnerability management, and threat intelligence
- Strong knowledge of and experience in running cybersecurity operations teams
- Excellent understanding of the latest tactics, tools, and techniques used by modern threat actors as well as effective prevention and detection strategies
- In-depth cloud security knowledge (O365, Azure), system security knowledge (multiple operating systems, including Windows platforms, and Linux), and application security knowledge, including a clear understanding of their vulnerabilities, exploits, and how to secure them
- Knowledge of and experience with security technologies, such as EDR, Antivirus, Network, and Host Intrusion Detection Systems, Web Proxy/Content Filtering, Authentication technologies, Security Information and Event Management systems, and SOAR solutions
- Fluency in English
- NATO/EU SECRET clearances are considered a strong asset. The candidate must be willing to undergo a security clearance procedure as this position might require holding a security clearance
- Willingness to travel internationally
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What’s In It For You
- Flexible working policy
- Bonus and equity plans
- Comprehensive and competitive benefits plans
- A range of wellness activities and employee assistance programs (varies by location)
- An employer that values all aspects of Diversity and respects every individual’s story
The contents of this job description are subject to change. SES and its Affiliated Companies are committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal law.
