Manager IT Security Operations

Kforce has a client that is seeking a Manager IT Security Operations in Draper, UT.

Overview: The Senior Manager, IT Security Operations is responsible for leading and maturing enterprise security operations capabilities. This role oversees the detection, response, and remediation of cybersecurity threats while ensuring the stability and continuous improvement of core security services. The position partners closely with security, IT, and business teams to align operational security controls with enterprise risk priorities. This leader brings a balance of hands-on technical expertise and strategic leadership to drive continuous improvement across the cybersecurity program.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead security operations (SOC) activities including monitoring, detection, and alert triage
• Oversee security tools such as SIEM, EDR, NDR, and related monitoring platforms
• Enhance detection capabilities through tuning, use case development, and threat intelligence integration
• Develop and maintain operational runbooks and standard operating procedures
• Lead incident response efforts including investigation, containment, eradication, and recovery
• Ensure incident response processes are defined, tested, and continuously improved
• Conduct root cause analysis and post-incident reviews to strengthen controls
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams during high-impact incidents
• Lead vulnerability management program including scanning, prioritization, and remediation tracking
• Partner with IT and application teams to reduce risk exposure and improve patching
• Lead identity and access management efforts including identity lifecycle (Joiner/Mover/Leaver), authentication, and authorization
• Implement and manage access controls including RBAC/ABAC, MFA, conditional access, and PAM
• Oversee identity governance including access reviews, certifications, role design, and segregation of duties