Vice President of Security Operations and Threat Intelligenc…

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Company: Nuspire, LLC
Location: Commerce, MI

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Vice President, Security Operations and Threat Intelligence


http://www.nuspire.com/careers


About Nuspire:

Nuspire is a state-of-the-science, managed network security service provider with more than two decades of industry experience, providing network management, monitoring, and security services for some of the largest and most distinctive companies in the world.

Nuspire utilizes big data, cloud driven technologies, custom-built solutions that are integrated with unique threat intelligence and human analytics to meet the managed security needs of enterprise organizations with geographically dispersed networks. Solutions are delivered with service level commitments for network security, performance, and compliance. Nuspire is the benchmark for managed security services and maintains unparalleled cybersecurity technologies deployed globally.


Position Description:

The Vice President of Security Operations and Threat Intelligence role is the senior leader, responsible for overall MSSP operations, the delivery of next generation security services and overall business performance. It includes the oversight of the technical assistance center (TAC), network operations, virtual security operations center (VSOC), threat intelligence, threat analysis and threat hunting portfolio of capabilities. This individual will work with their leadership and team to build, mentor and operate a high-performing Security Operations Services organization by growing a best-in-industry team that exemplifies operational excellence. This role is also responsible for ensuring that delivery models are extensible across our program, partner/franchise and direct clientele. Finally, the Vice President Security Operations and Threat Intelligence will be responsible to provide best-in industry analysis of events, escalation of incidents and managed response for our clients. A qualified candidate will have significant experience working in security operations centers, the business acumen to run a successful operation and the technical security expertise to help define technology, product and service roadmaps.

The VP of Security Operations and Threat Intelligence will work closely with the Service Development, Business Development, Product Management, and Service Delivery teams to help identify, recommend, develop, and implement service solutions for the successful delivery of threat intelligence, operations and response. This is a high visibility role and requires a strong technical and business leader with outstanding internal and external customer service skills who can plan and execute, with operational excellence, to meet Nuspire business objectives.


Responsibilities:

  • Lead and inspire the security operations, technical assistance center, threat intelligence, analysis and response teams.
  • Develop information security policies, intrusion response procedures, business continuity and disaster recovery procedures, and risk analysis in the context of a complex security infrastructure
  • Lead, grow and expand a global 24X7 security operations team
  • Be highly technical, analytical and forward thinking
  • Be a thought leader and executor in next generation virtual SOC operations.
  • Instill operational rigor that ensures processes are working properly, tickets are worked within pre-defined OLA’s/SLA’s, provide quality outcomes and give timely communication to clients.
  • Work with the teams to design, architect, build, and implement a threat intelligence platform, threat analysis playbooks, consistent and scalable delivery models and processes that support outcomes expected by our clients.
  • Ensure the quality and efficacy of threat intelligence data and its ability to enrich events, analyst investigations, harden the fidelity of escalations back to the client, provide actionable recommendations and a consultative approach in helping with remediation activities.
  • Optimize operations through standard process (without losing the “art” of the role), documentation, automation and training.
  • Support the sales and executive briefing process to help build confidence with clients and our sales teams.
  • Identify additional inputs, services and offerings that can enhance current products and other operations within Nuspire.
  • Ensure client expectations are set, understood, agreed upon and met.
  • Working knowledge of business processes and workflows along with the ability to communicate them in layman’s terms.
  • Communicate effectively to other organizations within Nuspire concerning security operations and threat intelligence service levels, SLAs and metrics.
  • Fully understand end-to-end client engagement from sales through service assurance and provide creative solutions and ideas to sell additional services, improve timeframes for revenue recognition and improve process efficiency.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
  • Provide constant and consistent security incident and cyber threat monitoring, including Level 1, 2, 3 Security Operations Centers
  • Supervisory Responsibilities

    • Technical Assistance Center
    • Security and Network Operations
    • Threat Intelligence Program
    • Threat Analysis, Investigation & Response
    • Managed Detection and Response


Required Skills:

  • 5 or more years of experience in a senior leadership role of a threat intelligence and/or threat analysis organization.
  • 7 or more years of experience in a senior leadership role of an information security or information technology organization.
  • A track record of working with Agile and DevSecOps practices. Strong project management, critical thinking and analytical skills
  • 10+ years working in a Security Operations Center environment.
  • 15+ years Information Security experience
  • Demonstrated experience building executive relationships
  • Team-oriented and possess excellent problem solving, interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
  • Strong customer relationship skills
  • Exceptional operational rigor
  • Proven track record of process and service improvements for organizations led in the past.
  • Information security business development experience required.


Education/Certifications/Training Preferred:

  • A minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree (B.A.) from four-year college or university Information Technology, Information Security/Assurance, Engineering or similar area of study; or at least 5 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
  • One or more certifications in Security/Networking including CISM, CRISC, CISA, CISSP or other security specific vendor/product certifications


Work conditions/environment:

  • Great experience and growth with a global leader in network security
  • Locations in: Commerce Twp., MI – Walled Lake, MI – Cincinnati, OH – Centennial, CO
  • Nuspire provides a top work environment, as recognized by Crains Detroit, Golden Bridge “Best and Brightest,” Corp! Magazine and The Detroit News.
  • Full benefits including but limited to: 6 different Blue Cross Medical HMO and PPO Options, MetLife Dental, Vision, Short-term and Long-term disability, Life Insurance, 401k and Monthly PTO accrual from your first day of employment, along with many opportunities to earn additional PTO through monthly employee awards and participation in ‘Nuspire Good Time’ Events.
  • ‘Nuspire Good Time’ events 2x per month to build team cohesion.
  • Nuspire is an Equal Opportunity Employer


Awards & Recognition

  • Gartner Inc. included Nuspire in “2010 & 2011 Magic Quadrant for MSSPs, North America”
  • Selected as a “Top Workplaces” winner in 2009, 2010, 2011 and 2015
  • INC Magazine “One of America’s Fastest-Growing Private Companies”
  • Nuspire was highlighted as a “Michigan’s key IT story” in 2009 and 2010 in its ‘Upper Hand’ commercials featuring Jeff Daniels.
  • TMCnet.com Tech Culture Award, 2016
  • Crain’s Detroit Business Best as a “Coolest Places to Work” winner 2008
  • Corp! Magazine’s ‘Economic Bright Spot’ winner, 2017
  • Best & Brightest Places to Work in Metro Detroit Winner 2011, 2014 – 2019
  • Best & Brightest Places to Work National Winner 2011, 2017, 2018


About Nuspire Employee Culture:
Nuspire has signed managed services solutions contracts in South America, Europe and Asia while continuing to expand its network operations centers and data centers in North America. This continued growth over 20 consecutive years allows employees to have constant opportunities to expand their role and responsibilities within the organization.

At the core of Nuspire’s business model is its emphasis on the human component of business. Nuspire provides network management, monitoring, and security as a service to large organizations and the people, expertise, and experience are critical to our success. This ideal is not only reflected in how Nuspire delivers services to its customers but also in how it treats its employees. The culture is focused on building team cohesion and employee career growth through a blending of traditional programs and unique outside of the box experiences.

Nuspire strives to be an industry leader; the employees it hires have the drive and talent to be leaders in their field. Nuspire’s employee culture reinforces these ideals; rewarding excellence while providing a unique and exciting business environment. To find out more, please visit http://www.nuspire.com.

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