[Remote] Senior Director, Security Operations Center
Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. CFA Institute is seeking a hands-on, outcomes-driven Senior Director to lead our global Security Operations Center (SOC). In this role, you will set the strategic vision for detection and response, build and mentor a high-performing global team, and ensure resilient, real-time defense of our systems, data, and infrastructure.
Responsibilities
- Set the SOC strategy: Define and execute a multi-year roadmap aligned to business goals; measure and report outcomes
- Lead a global team: Manage, mentor, and grow security analysts, engineers, and incident responders to deliver 24x7 capabilities
- Own detection & response: Oversee continuous monitoring of networks, systems, and applications; triage, contain, eradicate, and recover from threats in real time
- Mature incident readiness: Develop, maintain, and drill IR plans, playbooks, and runbooks; coordinate cross-functional war rooms
- Elevate resilience: Drive threat hunting, digital forensics, and post-incident reviews to strengthen controls and reduce MTTD/MTTR
- Assure compliance & risk management: Align practices to global regulations and frameworks; partner with stakeholders to assess risk and implement mitigations
- Continuously improve: Lead vulnerability assessments and pen tests; track remediation to closure
- Innovate the stack: Evaluate and adopt modern tooling, automation, and intelligence sources (e.g., MITRE ATT&CK–mapped detections) to stay ahead of adversaries
- Executive communication: Translate technical risk into business terms and present clear updates to senior leadership and the board as needed
Skills
- Bachelor's degree in cybersecurity, computer science, information technology, or related field
- 10–15+ years in cybersecurity operations with 5+ years leading SOC/IR teams
- Proven expertise in SOC management, incident response, digital forensics, and enterprise monitoring
- Demonstrated command of security frameworks and methodologies (e.g., NIST, MITRE ATT&CK)
- Excellent judgment under pressure with strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
- Inclusive people leader: coaches, mentors, and builds high-performing, diverse teams across time zones
- Exceptional communication skills for both technical and non-technical audiences
- Willingness to operate as a hands-on leader
- Professional certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CEH, or equivalent
- Experience orchestrating complex, cross-functional incident responses and executive-level briefings
- Background establishing SOC metrics, SLAs/SLOs, and reporting aligned to business risk
- Track record implementing automation, threat intelligence fusion, and continuous improvement programs
Benefits
- 12% employer retirement contribution
- Comprehensive health coverage for you and your family
- Generous leave and time off
- Competitive retirement plans
- Flexible work options
- Wellness, education, and support programs
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