Northbrook, IL14 days ago
Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Information Security, or equivalent experience + 10+ years of experience in cybersecurity with a focus on security operations, incident response, or SOC leadership + Demonstrated experience leading enterprise incident response and security operations programs + Strong expertise in SIEM platforms, detection engineering concepts, and monitoring operations + Experience in complex enterprise or regulated environments + Proven ability to lead cross-functional initiatives in matrixed organizations + Strong communication skills with the ability to engage both technical and executive stakeholders + Experience supporting Microsoft 365 GCC High (GCCH) environments + Experience managing MSSPs or external SOC/forensic partners + Familiarity with NIST CSF, NIST 800-53, and NIST 800-171 + Relevant certifications preferred (e.g., CISSP, GCIH, GCFA, CISM) + Experience implementing automation, orchestration, and AI-enabled security operations capabilities Are you ready to join a different kind of company where our people, our culture, and our commitments are centered around providing trusted solutions that improve lives around the world? . + Own and evolve security operations technologies, including security information & event monitoring (SIEM) and detection and response platforms + Define and govern how multiple SOCs (internal and external) operate together, ensuring clear roles, responsibilities, and coordination models + Establish IDEX Cybersecurity as the lead authority for major incident response, with external SOCs supporting detection and escalation + Manage relationships with external SOC providers, including performance oversight, metrics, and participation in QBRs + Improve detection fidelity through alert tuning, use case development, and false positive reduction + Drive enhancements in detection coverage, response speed (MTTR), and overall operational effectiveness + Partner with cybersecurity leadership to define operational roadmap, priorities, and maturity targets .