Manager of Security Operations (Threat Intelligence & Vulnerability)

This position is remote from anywhere in Colorado, ONLY

Application deadline: July 16, 2024

Are you ready to play a crucial role in coordinating efforts across security functions such as threat analysis, vulnerability management, and penetration testing? Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to co-lead a state-of-the-art security operations team? The Governor’s Office of Information Technology is currently seeking an innovative Manager for a key segment of our Security Operations team, to play a pivotal role in our Information Security Office.

As our new Manager, you will oversee a team of dedicated threat intelligence analysts and vulnerability management system administrators, ensuring effective management and collaboration within the team and across OIT. You will also work with peers to develop, implement, and report on performance indicators that highlight our program's success and the return on investment of our tools. Your leadership and judgment will be essential in ensuring that our technology is used as intended and that our information security practices are robust and compliant with regulations.

Some of your important responsibilities will include:

• Orchestrate threat intelligence and vulnerability management to continuously improve capabilities and inform on opportunities to reduce risk.
• Provide regular metrics reports to senior leadership to ensure standards are met and performance is monitored and effectively managed.
• Accountable for executing the functional duties of the team(s) within the organization.
• Support and help establish and enforce organization-wide standards for information security best practices and regulatory compliance.
• Review project progress, assess/identify risk, and develop remediation options as necessary.
• Actively engage in improving leadership skills, attitudes, and knowledge, especially as related to equity, diversity, and inclusion. Attend training, development, and group training on topics of inclusive leadership.

Minimum Qualifications:

• A minimum of eight (8) years of experience in Information Technology.
• At least two (2) years of experience in threat intelligence (threat analysis and report writing; security, data analysis).
• At least one (1) year of relevant experience performing at the IT Management level, preferably orchestrating a vulnerability management and threat intelligence team within a Security Operations Center