Manager, Security Operations

Job Overview

We are seeking a strategic and hands-on Manager, Security Operations, to operate the Security Operations function at Posit. The ideal candidate will be a collaborative leader with a proven track record in building and scaling security operations in fast-paced software environments. Your diplomatic approach to stakeholder management and strong technical acumen in information security will be crucial in driving our security initiatives forward. You’ll champion a culture of security awareness while balancing innovation with risk management in our data science-focused environment.

Our department's mission is to ensure the security of Posit’s employees, assets, and customer data. We achieve this through secure architecture design, threat detection and response, supply chain security, secure development practices, and security operations, enabling innovation with right-sized security controls.

Since its inception, Posit has operated as a 100% distributed company with a SaaS-based infrastructure. This presents unique challenges and requires pragmatism and creativity to be successful. This position requires the ability to be proactive and strategic while being comfortable rolling up one’s sleeves.

Key Responsibilities

Own

• Drive the development and execution of security operations strategy
• Lead and mature the incident response function, including process development, team training, and continuous improvement
• Manage security projects from inception to completion, ensuring alignment with organizational priorities
• Build and maintain security metrics dashboards to demonstrate operational effectiveness and areas for improvement
• Develop and document security procedures, playbooks, and standard operating procedures

Assist

• Champion security automation initiatives to enhance operational efficiency
• Oversee daily security operations and incident response activities
• Create and maintain escalation procedures for security incidents
• Contribute to the development of security awareness programs

Teach

• Partner with cross-functional teams to implement security initiatives and maintain security standards
• Collaborate with engineering teams to implement security controls and best practices

Learn

• Support security compliance initiatives for security operations
• Data science workflows to report on security control efficacy and project delivery

About You

• Experience in information security, specifically in protecting assets and data in OnPrem and SaaS-based software platforms
• Deep understanding of security operations, including incident response, threat modeling, vulnerability management, EDR, containerization, and container security (Docker, Kubernetes)
• Experience building and leading high-performing security teams
• Strong background in security automation and process improvement
• Able to query, analyze, and report on security operations based on metrics from issue management and security tools
• Advanced proficiency with Jira and Confluence for security operations and incident management
• Strong project management and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple initiatives and priorities
• Ability to think strategically while being hands-on with the development and execution of projects and initiatives
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams
• Follow industry trends and evolving security threats, including those posed by AI
• Knowledge of compliance frameworks (SOC 2, ISO 27001)

Posit offers competitive compensation with extensive human-first, people-focused benefits to prioritize your personal and financial well-being. Individual pay decisions are based on a number of factors, including qualifications for the role, experience level, and skillset. This hiring range reflects base salary and assumes that the job will be performed in the United States.

Working at Posit:

• We welcome all talented colleagues and are committed to a culture that represents diversity in all its forms.
• We prioritize giving ourselves “focus time” to get deep work done. We minimize meetings and attempt to operate asynchronously.
• We are a learning organization and take mentorship and career growth seriously. We hope to learn from you and we anticipate that you will also deepen your skills, influence, and leadership as a result of working at Posit.
• We operate under a unique sustainable business model: We have over 50% of our engineering dedicated to creating free and open source software.  We are profitable and we plan to be around decades from now.
• Posit is a Public Benefit Corporation (PBC) and a Certified B Corporation®, which means our open-source mission is codified into our charter. As a result, our corporate decisions balance the community's interests, customers, employees, and shareholders. Hear more about why we think this matters here.

Notable:

We offer competitive compensation with extensive human-first, people-focused benefits to prioritize your personal and financial well-being.

• 100% of medical, dental, and vision insurance premiums are covered for employees and their families! Fertility and gender-affirming healthcare is included in all of our plans.
• Supplemental mental health and wellness benefits are available via Ginger even if you don’t opt in to our insurance plans, including Ginger for teen family members.
• Posit's gender-neutral paid parental leave policy covers all new parents, including foster and adoptive parents.
• All full-time employees are eligible for 401k enrollment starting on day one.
• After six months of employment, Posit provides a substantial yearly match to employee 401K contributions.
• An annual profit-sharing bonus for employees recognizes our team’s contributions to company performance across the year.
• We are a 100% distributed team. You are also welcome to come into our Boston office. 
• We offer a $400 monthly reimbursement for coworking space rental if you prefer to work away from home. 
• Our Lifestyle Savings Account offers an initial deposit of $1800 and then an additional quarterly stipend of $375 to cover the costs of professional development, wellness, financial health, charitable giving, and remote work support.
• We provide a flexible environment with a generous vacation policy that encourages a minimum of four weeks PTO per year plus 13 paid company holidays.

Are you excited about this role but not sure if your experience aligns with every qualification in the job description? That’s okay. We know multiple perspectives are essential for a thriving organization and we'd still love to hear from you! 

Posit is committed to being a diverse and inclusive workplace. We encourage applicants of different backgrounds, cultures, genders, experiences, abilities, and perspectives to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, physical disability, or length of time spent unemployed.

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