Director of Cybersecurity Operations

Who You Are

• You have extensive experience leading cybersecurity operations, incident response, or cyber defense programs
• Strong knowledge of SIEM, EDR, SOAR, and modern security monitoring technologies
• Experienced managing security programs across complex enterprise, cloud, and operational environments
• Familiar with regulatory and security frameworks including SOC 2, ISO 27001, NIST 800-53, and SOX
• Proven ability to lead high‑impact incidents and coordinate cross‑functional response efforts
• Skilled at managing third‑party security providers and driving operational accountability
• CISSP, CISM, GIAC, or similar certifications preferred

What You’ll Do

• Build and lead the organization’s cybersecurity operations function, including monitoring, detection, and incident response capabilities
• Oversee security visibility across enterprise, cloud, and operational technology environments
• Develop and enhance incident response processes, readiness programs, and operational procedures
• Partner with engineering teams to strengthen detection capabilities and improve security effectiveness
• Lead vulnerability management efforts and drive remediation priorities based on risk
• Manage external security partners and ensure service quality, performance, and resilience
• Provide executive‑level reporting on security posture, risks, and operational performance

What Success Looks Like

• Security incidents are identified, contained, and resolved efficiently
• Detection and response capabilities mature and scale with the organization
• Vulnerabilities are prioritized and remediated effectively based on business risk
• Leadership has clear visibility into security posture and operational performance

Salary Range: $200,000 – 250,000 annually, based on experience

Location: New York, NY – Fully on site

Gainor is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Gainor are based on business needs, job requirement and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender (including gender identity and expression), age, national origin, immigration status, marital or familial status, citizenship status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, genetic information, reproductive health decision making, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic or status protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.