What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cyber Security Manager position at Vaco by Highspring?
We are seeking a hands-on Cyber Security Engineering Manager to lead and grow our enterprise cybersecurity capabilities. This role combines technical leadership with strategic oversight, focusing on designing secure systems, strengthening operational defenses, and guiding a skilled security team.
ResponsibilitiesLead and mentor a technical security team, setting goals, KPIs, and performance expectations.
Define and maintain enterprise security architecture for cloud and on-prem systems, ensuring secure-by-design principles.
Oversee integration and optimization of security tooling, including IAM, SIEM/SOAR, endpoint protection, DLP, and cloud security platforms.
Develop and enforce identity and access management processes, including RBAC, MFA, privileged access, and lifecycle automation.
Direct security operations, incident detection, and response activities, including forensics, penetration testing, and threat investigations.
Collaborate with infrastructure, applications, and data teams to embed security controls in enterprise processes.
Support governance, risk, and compliance initiatives, aligning technical controls with industry frameworks and regulations.
Communicate security risks and program status to executives and stakeholders, translating technical details into business impact.
10 years of cybersecurity experience, with at least 4 years managing technical security teams.
Hands-on expertise in security architecture, cloud platforms (e.g., Azure, M365), and enterprise security operations.
Deep knowledge across multiple security domains: IAM, vulnerability management, incident response, SIEM, or network security.
Proven ability to lead enterprise security in hybrid cloud/on-prem environments and manage third-party SOC or MDR providers.
Strong technical skills with Microsoft security ecosystems, Sentinel, Defender, Intune, and vulnerability management tools.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills, able to influence technical teams and executives.
Nice to have: advanced degree in cybersecurity, CISSP/CISM, cloud security certifications, familiarity with Zero Trust and OT security principles.
Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual's skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco/Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company's 401(k) retirement plan.
Vaco by Highspring values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.
Vaco by Highspring is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law.
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Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to:
- the individual's skill sets, experience and training;
- licensure and certification requirements;
- office location and other geographic considerations;
- other business and organizational needs.
With that said, as required by local law, Vaco by Highspring believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.
Salary : $150,000 - $165,000