Manager, IT Security
On-siteSouthfield, Michigan, United States
Job Summary
Manager, IT Security leads a team of IT Security Analysts and oversees the implementation, optimization, and governance of the organization's AWS cloud environment, Microsoft Purview data governance platform, and DLP program. Shapes security across AWS (identity, access, network, threat detection, monitoring, encryption, WAF), CSPM remediation, and end-to-end DLP deployment. Defines and enforces security policies aligned with CIS, NIST, ISO 27001, and SOC 2; manages CSPM, incident response workflows, and security monitoring using AWS-native and third-party tools. Oversees Purview configurations (sensitivity labels, information protection, data classification) and coordinates with development/operations to integrate security into CI/CD and IaC deployments. Partners with IT infrastructure, application development, and business teams, communicates risk and program status to leadership, and supports audits and compliance.”,
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Security, Information Technology or related field (Required)
- Master's Degree in Information Security, Cybersecurity or related field (Preferred)
- 3 years in of people management experience leading security or technical teams (Required)
- 6 years in of progressive experience in information security or security engineering (Required)
- Deep hands-on expertise with AWS security services such as identity and access management (IAM), GuardDuty, Security Hub, CloudTrail, Config, key management services (KMS) and web application firewall (WAF) organizations (Required)
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Purview including information protection, sensitivity labels, and data classification (Required)
- Proven experience designing and managing enterprise DLP programs (Required)
- Solid understanding of security frameworks and standards such as NIST (National Institute of Standards and Technology), CIS (Center for Internet Security), ISO 27001, and SOC 2 (Preferred)
- Experience with infrastructure-as-code tools such as Terraform or CloudFormation (Required)
- Experience with security information and event management (SIEM) platforms such as Splunk, Sentinel, or similar (Preferred)
- Knowledge of scripting and automation using Python, PowerShell, or similar (Preferred)
- Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills
- Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams on effective security processes
- Ability to respond to business needs after normal business hours
- Must have a valid driver's license
Desired Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Security, Information Technology or related field
- Master's Degree in Information Security, Cybersecurity or related field
- 3 years in of people management experience leading security or technical teams
- 6 years in of progressive experience in information security or security engineering
- Deep hands-on expertise with AWS security services such as IAM, GuardDuty, Security Hub, CloudTrail, Config, key management services (KMS) and web application firewall (WAF)
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Purview including information protection, sensitivity labels, and data classification
- Proven experience designing and managing enterprise Data Loss Prevention (DLP) programs
- Experience with infrastructure-as-code tools such as Terraform or CloudFormation
- Experience with security information and event management (SIEM) platforms such as Splunk, Sentinel, or similar
- Knowledge of scripting and automation using Python, PowerShell, or similar
- Preferred Certifications/Licensures: AWS certifications (Solutions Architect, Security Specialty)
- Preferred Certifications/Licensures: CISSP, CISM, CCSP, GIAC
- Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills
- Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams on security processes
- Ability to respond to business needs after normal business hours
- Must have a valid driver's license
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