Senior Manager Security Operations, Tempe, AZ

Kforce has a client that is seeking a Senior Manager, Cybersecurity Operations in Tempe, AZ. Summary: A growing engineering technology company is seeking a Senior Manager, Cybersecurity Operations to lead its cybersecurity operations program. We are working directly with the hiring manager on this exclusive search. The company offers a competitive compensation package including base salary, annual bonus, and equity. This position is Hybrid Remote (2 days remote and 3 days onsite). The Senior Manager, Cybersecurity Operations is responsible for the execution and maturity of the organization's security operations, including SOC leadership, incident response, threat intelligence, vulnerability management, and security controls across IT and OT environments. This role requires a proven leader with experience supporting manufacturing and operational technology (OT) environments. Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and execute the cybersecurity operations strategy, processes, and incident response playbooks
• Manage and develop a team of security analysts and engineers; Promote a culture of accountability and continuous improvement
• Oversee 24/7 SOC operations, including detection, incident response, escalation, and root cause analysis
• Establish and track KPIs to measure operational effectiveness, tool performance, and risk exposure
• Drive AI enabled automation and orchestration to improve detection and response times
• Lead vulnerability management programs across IT and OT; Partner with IT and business teams on remediation and hardening
• Integrate threat intelligence into operational workflows to proactively reduce risk
• Ensure alignment with security frameworks and regulations (e.g., NIST CSF, ISO 27001, GDPR, CMMC)
• Evaluate and optimize security technologies, including SIEM, EDR, SOAR, and OT security tools
• Serve as the primary escalation point for critical security incidents and executive communications
• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or related field (master's preferred)
• 8-12+ years of information security experience, including 5+ years in cybersecurity operations leadership
• Direct experience leading a SOC or cybersecurity operations team
• Strong experience with AI and security automation tools
• Proven incident response, vulnerability management, and security monitoring experience
• Hands-on knowledge of SIEM, EDR, IDS/IPS, and vulnerability management platforms
• Experience with security frameworks and compliance requirements (NIST, ISO 27001, PCI, HIPAA, CMMC)
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills
• Experience with tools such as Rapid7, Tenable, and CrowdStrike

• Security certifications (CISSP, CISM, GIAC) strongly preferred
• Cloud security operations (AWS, Azure, GCP)
• SOAR, scripting, or security automation experience
• Experience operating in fast paced, incident driven environments