Senior Manager - Information Security Operations

Company: Fadv
Location: Atlanta
Posted on: November 6, 2024

Job Description:

At First Advantage (Nasdaq: FA), people are at the heart of everything we do. From our customers and partners to our greatest advantage - our team members. Operating with empathy and compassion, First Advantage fosters a global inclusive workforce devoted to the diverse voices that make up our talent and products. Our team members empower each other to be their authentic selves and treat all with respect, integrity, and fairness.Say hello to a rewarding career and come join a leading provider of mission-critical background screening solutions to some of the most recognized Fortune 100 and Global 500 brands.What We Do:We are on the frontline of recruitment enabling organizations to Hire Smarter. Onboard Faster. First Advantage is an HR Tech company delivering innovative solutions and insights to enable our clients to manage risk and hire the best talent. Leveraging an advanced technology platform, First Advantage builds fully scalable, configurable screening programs that meet the unique needs of over 30,000 clients. Headquartered in Atlanta, GA and with an internationally distributed workforce spanning 17 countries with about 5,000 employees, First Advantage performs over 100 million screens in over 200 countries and territories annually.Who You Are:You are self-motivated and ready to "roll up your sleeves." While you are an independent contributor, you are also collaborative. You can spearhead a project and see it through from start to completion.As a team player, you navigate cross-functional teams and work well with team members in other business units and departments toward a common goal.An Innovator - you see gaps in current processes or workflows as an opportunity to improve and try something new.A lifelong learner and always seeking out opportunities to learn and upskill, you understand the importance of thorough and secure screenings and are interested in the Human Capital sector and the confluence of people, process, and technology.What You'll DoThe Senior Manager of Information Security Operations is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the global information security team, ensuring the protection of the organization's information assets, and maintaining a robust security posture. This role involves managing security operations, incident response, and threat intelligence. The Senior Manager will work closely with other departments to implement and enforce security policies, procedures, and best practices.Responsibilities:

• Leadership and Management:
  • Lead and manage the global Information Security Operations team, including hiring, training, and performance management.
  • Develop and implement strategic plans for the security operations function.
  • Foster a culture of security awareness and continuous improvement within the organization.
  • Security Operations:
    • Oversee the day-to-day operations of the Security Operations Center (SOC) and Managed Security Service Providers (MSSP)s.
    • Ensure the effective monitoring, detection, and response to security incidents and threats.
    • Manage security tools and technologies, including SIEM, SOAR, endpoint protection, and supporting solutions.
    • Incident Response:
      • Develop and maintain the incident response plan and procedures.
      • Lead the response to security incidents, including investigation, containment, eradication, and recovery.
      • Conduct post-incident analysis and reporting to identify root causes and implement corrective actions.
      • Policy and Compliance:
        • Develop, implement, and enforce information security policies, standards, and procedures.
        • Ensure compliance with relevant regulations, industry standards, and best practices (e.g., GDPR, ISO 27001, NIST).
        • Conduct regular security audits and assessments to ensure compliance and identify areas for improvement.
        • Collaboration and Communication:
          • Work closely with IT, product development, and other departments to integrate security into the development lifecycle and operational processes.
          • Communicate security risks and incidents to senior management and stakeholders.
          • Provide security awareness training and guidance to employees.
          • Budget and Resource Management:
            • Support the VP of Cybersecurity operations with the budget for the Information Security Operations team.
            • Ensure the efficient allocation of resources to meet security objectives.What You May Need to be Successful:
              • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field. A Master's degree is preferred.
              • At least 7-10 years of experience in information security, with a focus on security operations.
              • Proven experience in a leadership or management role within a security operations environment.
              • Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or CISA are highly desirable.
              • Strong knowledge of security technologies, tools, and best practices.
              • Experience with incident response.
              • Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
              • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with diverse teams and stakeholders.Note: this role is fully remote, but may require occasional travel, as well as availability to respond to in-scope incidents outside of regular business hours as/when needed.Why First Advantage is Your Next Big Career MoveFirst Advantage is going through a technology transformation! We are looking for experts who are excited to work with advanced technologies and provide best-in-class user experiences, drive the development and deployment of scalable solutions, and smoothly guide our agile teams and clients through meaningful changes as we continue to expand our impact.Additional benefits offered to our eligible people include:
                • Ability to work remotely with occasional business travel
                • Medical, Vision, Dental, and supplementary benefit plans
                • 401k with an employer match, and an Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
                • Competitive and flexible Paid Time Off (PTO) and 8 paid company holidays
                • Access to new tech and growth opportunities, and leaders who want to see you succeed!What Are You Waiting For? Apply Today!You have learned a little about us today - we want to learn about you! If you think this position and our company are a great fit for your areas of interest and expertise, tell us about you by applying now!
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