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Information Security Manager | Summerville, SC | $130,000 - $140,000
Are you passionate about protecting critical systems and data from ever-evolving cyber threats? Do you thrive in designing and implementing robust security solutions while collaborating across teams to strengthen an organization’s security posture? If you’re ready to step into a leadership role where your expertise directly shapes enterprise-wide cybersecurity, this could be the opportunity for you.
A growing technology-driven organization is seeking an Information Security Manager to lead the protection of its information assets and ensure resilience against cyber risks. In this role, you’ll design and manage security programs, lead incident response efforts, and guide cross-functional teams in embedding security best practices across the business.
Key Responsibilities
- Design & Implement Security Architecture: Develop and maintain enterprise-wide security frameworks, tools, and solutions to mitigate risks.
- Incident Response Leadership: Act as the first line of defense during security incidents, leading investigation, containment, and recovery, while driving post-incident improvements.
- Vulnerability & Threat Management: Oversee assessments, penetration testing, and remediation efforts. Stay ahead of emerging threats through continuous research and analysis.
- Policy & Compliance: Maintain and enforce security policies aligned with frameworks such as NIST CSF 2.0, CMMC, and industry best practices.
- Security Tools & Roadmap: Evaluate, deploy, and manage security technologies. Contribute to the IT Security Roadmap to meet today’s business needs and prepare for the future.
- Training & Awareness: Foster a culture of security through ongoing training programs and awareness initiatives across the organization.
- Collaboration & Leadership: Partner with IT and business teams to integrate security practices and occasionally act as department lead in the absence of senior management.
- Advisory Role: Keep leadership informed of security trends, risks, and recommended strategies to strengthen defenses.
Key Skills & Qualifications
Required:
- Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, IT, or related field.
- 6–10 years of progressive experience in cybersecurity, including time in a lead or senior role.
- In-depth knowledge of network and system security (firewalls, IDS/IPS, VPNs, encryption, SIEM, vulnerability scanners).
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills to address complex security challenges.
- Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to explain technical risks to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- CISSP certification (or equivalent).
Preferred:
- Advanced degree or additional certifications (CISM, CEH, or related).
- Experience with regulatory compliance frameworks (CMMC, NIST, ISO).
- Hands-on experience implementing enterprise-scale security programs.
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Salary : $130,000 - $140,000
