Overview:
40% Customer Facing – 60% Operational Focused
The Director of Security Services will provide strategic leadership, vision and direction for One Source’s Security Offerings, including Managed Security Services, Digital Forensics, and SOC as a Service (SOCaaS). The Director of Security will be responsible for driving growth and operational performance and capabilities of our customer base.
This role requires a leader with a strong and diverse background in cybersecurity, business development acumen, product and the ability to build and manage a high-performing SOC team. The Director will be responsible for developing and implementing strategies to expand the SOC service offerings, enhance customer satisfaction, and maintain a cutting-edge security posture. This role will also involve direct engagement with clients, representing One Source’s security expertise and fostering strong partnerships.
The Director of Security will work collaboratively with his/her peer group to drive innovative product launches, deal structure with prospective clients and work in close coordination with our strategic partnership team – enterprise sales to achieve revenue growth targets.
40% Customer Facing – 60% Operational Focused
Responsibilities:
Strategic Leadership and Growth:- Develop and execute strategic plans to expand SOC service offerings and drive revenue growth.
- Identify market opportunities and develop innovative solutions to meet evolving customer needs.
- Lead the development of long-term improvement strategies, advisory services, and customer experience initiatives.
- Contribute to deal structure and deal preview during the sales prospect phase through contract negotiation; this will include resource and staffing models, training needs for ETP/EDR/SIEM/SOAR Tools, and oversee successful onboarding.
- Provide thought leadership on cybersecurity trends and best practices.
- Team Management and Development:
- Build, lead, and mentor a high-performing SOC team, including Senior SOC Analysts and other security professionals.
- Establish clear performance expectations, quarterly goals, KPI’s and provide ongoing coaching and feedback.
- Foster a culture of continuous learning and professional development.
- Oversee the recruitment, onboarding, and training of new team members.
- Evaluate and provide recommendations regarding team and organizational structure to support multiple opportunities
- Budget conscience and EBITA focused on hitting financial targets while maintaining SLA’s , KPI metrics and customer satisfaction scores.
- Security Operations and Incident Response:
- Oversee the monitoring, analysis, and response to security incidents across customer environments.
- Ensure the effective use of security tools and technologies, including EDR, Network Security, Email Security, SIEM, and SOAR.
- Lead complex digital forensic investigations and threat hunting activities.
- Develop and maintain incident response plans and procedures. Schedule annual tabletop drills and provide executive feedback regarding response times, operational readiness, and the effectiveness of our documented procedures and policies.
- Act as a contributing member of our Information Security Council and Committee to approve projects that strengthen our security score and security posture, minimizing operational and business risks.
- Customer Relationship Management:
- Serve as the primary point of contact for key customers and partners regarding SOC services.
- Represent One Source in customer engagements, security calls, and incident response activities.
- Identify and address customer issues promptly and effectively.
- Ensure high levels of customer satisfaction and retention.
- Documentation and Training:
- Ensure the team maintains accurate and up-to-date documentation.
- Promote continuous learning and professional development within the team.
- Stay abreast of the latest cybersecurity threats and technologies.
- Compliance and Reporting:
- Ensure compliance with relevant security standards and regulations.
- Develop and present regular reports on SOC performance and security metrics.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field.
- Minimum of 7+ years of experience in cybersecurity, with a focus on SOC operations and incident response.
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Proven experience in a leadership role, managing and developing high-performing teams. Experience with executive and board presentations with business analysis, case studies and written business justification for new services, products, or service standard – process changes within his/her own organization.
- Strong understanding of security concepts, tools, and technologies.
- Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to think strategically and develop innovative solutions.
- Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or CompTIA CASP+ preferred.
- Demonstrated ability to build and maintain strong customer relationships.
- Experience in developing and delivering security training and awareness programs.
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