Cybersecurity Operations Manager, U.S.
Manager
Cloud Platforms
Cybersecurity Tools
Data Loss Prevention
Data Security
Endpoint Security
Facilities Management
Identity and Access Management
Incident Response
Information Security
InfoSec
Management
Nist Cybersecurity Framework
Risk Governance
Risk Management
Security
Security Automation
Security Compliance
Security Operations
Security Standards
Security Testing
Vulnerability Management
Job Description
Fidelity Life Association is seeking a security operations leader to oversee day-to-day protection of its cloud, SaaS, and legacy environments. This hybrid role is based in Des Plaines, IL and focuses on incident response leadership, vulnerability management, and continuous improvement across operational security workflows. You will also advise technology and business teams on risk, while reporting security metrics and trends that inform corrective actions.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead security operations: Set operational priorities, coach the team, refine playbooks, and drive measurable remediation outcomes.
- Manage incident response: Direct detection, containment, recovery, escalation, and post-incident reviews in coordination with technical, legal, compliance, and business partners.
- Secure cloud, SaaS, and legacy platforms: Strengthen IAM, logging, monitoring, DLP, posture management, threat detection, access controls, and audit readiness across environments.
- Oversee vulnerability management: Lead scanning, apply risk-based prioritization, manage remediation tracking, handle exceptions with compensating controls, and validate results.
- Advise technology and business teams: Assess risk, support secure design, and translate security findings into practical business decisions.
- Report metrics and risk: Track service levels, key risk indicators, incident trends, remediation performance, capacity, and corrective actions.
Requirements
- Experience: 7+ years of progressive cybersecurity experience, including cybersecurity operations and AWS security, with 2+ years leading technical professionals.
- Operational hands-on work: Experience with incident response, vulnerability management, remediation tracking, and operational security workflows.
- Decision-making: Strong judgment for prioritization, resource management, vendor performance, and risk-based decisions.
Technologies
- AWS
- SIEM/SOAR
- Vulnerability scanners
- DLP
- EDR
- Firewalls
- IAM
- Logging and monitoring
- NIST CSF
- MITRE ATT&CK
- CVSS
- DevSecOps
- IaC scanning
- CI/CD hardening
- Mainframe security
Certifications
Preferred certifications include CISSP, CISM, AWS Certified Security - Specialty, or comparable credentials in cybersecurity leadership, cloud security, or risk management.
Compensation and Benefits
- Salary: USD 140,000 - 180,000 per year
- Medical Insurance: Choose from a variety of plans to fit your healthcare needs
- Dental Insurance: Coverage for preventive, basic, and major dental services
- Employer-Paid Vision: Comprehensive eye care coverage at no cost to you
- Employer-Paid Basic Life and AD&D Insurance
- Employer-Paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
- 401(k) Plan: Company match to help grow retirement savings
- PTO and Sick Time: Accrue each pay period
- Annual Bonus Program: Performance-based bonus
Essential Functions
- Work remotely using reliable internet and standard office technology.
- If located in Chicago, Waco, Dallas, or Austin, be able to work from satellite offices a few times a month.
- Review alerts, reports, logs, and technical documentation.
- Communicate clearly through email, meetings, reports, and presentations.
- Support urgent security incidents, manage priorities, and protect sensitive information.
Remote work is not available in California, Colorado, Connecticut, and New York.
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