Please Note : U.S. Citizenship is required for this position due to the confidential nature of the work.
- RELOCATION SUPPORT AVAILABLE.
Position Overview :
We're looking for a Manager, Cybersecurity who can run our SOC operations, vulnerability management, DFIR, and security tool health - while also managing our MSSP / MDR partners, running red team engagements, and integrating cyber threat intelligence into daily operations. This is not a checkbox role. You'll be the frontline leader making sure our defenses are sharp, our partners deliver value, and our playbooks are battle-tested.
Compensation Range : 160-180k USD + 20% bonus (performance based)This is an on-site position in Somerset, NJ (no remote).About the employer :
Founded in 2000, our employer is a leading provider of premium metal payment cards and secure authentication solutions. Headquartered in Somerset, New Jersey, the company serves major financial institutions, producing over 30 million metal cards annually and holding a dominant share in the premium metal card segment. It also offers advanced digital security through a proprietary platform that includes three-factor authentication and cold storage for digital assets, generating over $420 million in annual sales.
Key Responsibilities :
SOC & Security Operations
Run day-to-day SOC ops (monitoring, alert triage, escalation)Manage MSSP / MDR relationships - hold vendors accountable, ensure quality, and drive outcomesEnsure 24 / 7 coverage through smart playbook design and partner integrationVulnerability Management
Own the vuln management lifecycle : scanning, prioritization, patching, reportingWork with IT / DevOps to ensure remediation sticks, not just tickets get closedReport enterprise risk posture and trendlines directly to leadershipThreat Intel & Red Teaming
Lead coordination of red team and purple team exercises to test resilience and validate controlsIntegrate Cyber Threat Intelligence (CTI) into SOC processes - from IOCs to TTPsRun threat hunting campaigns based on MITRE ATT&CK and emerging intelSecurity Tooling & AI / ML
Deploy and maintain enterprise tools (SIEM, EDR, WAF, scanners, SOAR, etc.)Ensure tools are tuned, integrated, and delivering value - not shelfwareExplore AI / ML anomaly detection and automation opportunities to stay ahead of threatsDigital Forensics & Incident Response (DFIR)
Lead investigations end-to-end - endpoints, servers, cloud, and OT / ICS when neededRun tabletops, refine playbooks, and ensure incident readinessMentor analysts in forensics, hunting, and responseTeam Development & Coaching
Lead the professional growth of SOC analysts and cybersecurity team members through regular coaching, feedback, and development plans. Foster a culture of continuous learning and skill advancement.Empower team members to take ownership of key initiatives, encouraging autonomy and accountability in daily operations and incident response.Qualifications : Required
7+ years in cybersecurity ops, with 3+ in a lead or senior roleSOC management and vendor / MSSP oversight experienceProven vulnerability management success across hybrid environmentsHands-on with SIEM, EDRSolid DFIR skillset : log / memory / packet forensics, endpoint investigations, hunt operationsExperience coordinating red team engagements and actioning resultsStrong communicator : can brief execs and mentor juniorsPreferred
Threat intel analysis and integration experienceCloud security ops in AWS / AzureCertifications : GCIA, GCFA, GCIH, CISSP, CISMFinancial services or manufacturing sector experienceWhy Join :
MSSP + In-house hybrid : You'll manage our MDR / MSSP partners and ensure elite outcomesRed & purple team action : Run live-fire tests and harden defenses against real-world adversary tradecraftAI / ML innovation : Help shape how anomaly detection and automation enhance our defensesElite culture : We work hard and aim for the top 5% of secure manufacturers globallyOur employer believes in supporting their employees with a comprehensive benefits package that promotes health, financial well-being, and work-life balance. Our full-time team members enjoy access to :
Medical, Dental & Vision CoverageFlexible Spending Accounts (FSA)Company-Paid Life and Disability Insurance401(k) with Company MatchPaid Time Off & Paid HolidaysAnnual Bonus OpportunitiesEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)Career Advancement OpportunitiesBenefits eligibility and details will be shared during the hiring process.