Job Title: Security Manager
Overview
The Security Manager will serve as a hands-on leader responsible for both executing and managing security initiatives across multiple domains, including cloud security, identity and access management (IAM), security operations, and security applications. This role is ideal for a security professional who thrives in both strategic planning and tactical execution, and who is ready to grow into a senior leadership.
The successful candidate will oversee a small, agile team while maintaining direct ownership of critical security projects and technology implementations. This is a local, on-site position requiring close collaboration with technical and non-technical stakeholders across the organization.
Key Responsibilities
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Leadership & Mentorship: Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing security team of 4–6 members.
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Hands-On Execution: Contribute directly to one or more technical security areas (Cloud Security, IAM, Security Operations, or Security Applications).
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Security Strategy: Develop and execute enterprise security strategy — including tool selection, risk mitigation, and cost-effective program implementation.
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Vulnerability Management: Identify and reduce security vulnerabilities across systems, applications, and networks.
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Tool Management: Evaluate, implement, and optimize security tools to align with business and compliance objectives.
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Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with IT, Engineering, and Executive leadership to ensure security initiatives support overall business operations.
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Incident Response: Oversee and, when necessary, directly lead response efforts to security incidents and investigations.
Required Qualifications
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Experience: 7+ years of progressive experience in cybersecurity, including at least 2 years leading small teams (4–6 members).
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Technical Expertise: Hands-on experience in at least one of the following domains:
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Leadership Skills: Proven ability to balance tactical work with team leadership and strategic planning.
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Business Acumen: Understanding of organizational operations and experience communicating effectively with non-technical executives.
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Soft Skills: Exceptional communication, prioritization, and decision-making abilities.
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Location: Local candidate required (on-site presence expected).
Preferred Qualifications
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Professional certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or CCSP.
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Experience leading or contributing to security transformation initiatives or enterprise tool evaluations.
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Exposure to regulatory frameworks such as NIST, ISO 27001, or SOC 2.
Ideal Candidate Profile
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A collaborative leader who empowers their team and leads by example.
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Equally comfortable developing strategy and rolling up their sleeves to execute.
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Possesses a balanced mix of technical depth and business perspective.
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Motivated by growth opportunities and eager to transition into senior security leadership.
We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO), Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers (ULAC), The San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance (FCO), and the California Fair Chance Act (CFCA).
As a job position within our IT and EHR division, a successful completion of a background check may be required as a condition of employment. This requirement is directly related to essential job functions including but not limited to: accessing confidential information, potential exposure to personally identifiable information and/or HIPAA records and information, access to work stations for other staff, access to login credentials for protected technical equipment and software, unrestricted access to company software and programs. Due to these job duties, this position has a significant impact on the business operations and reputation, as well as the safety and well-being of individuals who may be cared for as part of the job position or who may interact with staff or clients.
