Cybersecurity Manager – Security Operations

�� Northbrook, IL (Hybrid: 2–3 days onsite)
�� $154K–$180K base salary
✈️ ~10% travel

Overview

We’re partnering with a growing organization looking to bring on a Cybersecurity Manager – Security Operations to lead and evolve their security operations function. This role is a blend of hands-on leadership and strategy, with a strong focus on incident response, cyber investigations, and team development.

You’ll manage a small but impactful team while driving the maturity of security operations across the enterprise.

What You’ll Do

Security Operations & Incident Response

• Lead enterprise-wide incident response efforts, including cyber investigations and phishing incidents
• Drive threat detection, monitoring, and response across endpoint, network, and cloud environments
• Oversee threat hunting, vulnerability management, and security monitoring programs
• Own and enhance incident response playbooks and processes

Technology & Tools

• Manage and optimize key security technologies, including:
  • SIEM & EDR platforms
  • Cloud security (Azure)
  • Email security / phishing protection tools
• Evaluate and implement new tools to strengthen the security posture

Leadership & Team Management

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of 4–5 direct reports
• Delegate responsibilities and ensure strong execution across priorities
• Manage performance, budgeting, and resource allocation
• Partner with third-party SOC providers as needed

Strategy & Collaboration

• Contribute to the cybersecurity strategy, while remaining highly engaged in execution 
• Act as a bridge between technical teams and business stakeholders
• Partner with IT leadership on security roadmaps, architecture, and initiatives
• Align efforts with frameworks such as NIST and enterprise policies

Project & Operational Excellence

• Support security-related project initiatives (without direct PMO ownership)
• Ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget
• Drive continuous improvement across processes, tools, and team performance

What We’re Looking For

• Strong experience in incident response and cyber investigations
• Proven ability to lead and develop a team in a security operations environment
• Hands-on experience handling phishing incidents and threat response
• Ability to translate technical risk into business context
• Experience with security tools (SIEM, EDR, cloud security, email security)
• Exposure to project management concepts and cross-functional execution
• Strong background in budgeting, performance management, and delegation

Why This Role

• High-impact leadership role with visibility across IT and the business
• Opportunity to shape and mature a growing security operations function
• Balanced mix of strategy + hands-on leadership
• Competitive compensation and flexible hybrid schedule