Overview

Cyber Security Manager We are seeking a highly technical Cyber Security Manager to lead security architecture, engineering, and security operations across a complex enterprise environment. This is a true player-coach role for someone who enjoys leading a team but still wants to remain hands-on and close to the technology. The ideal candidate will have deep experience across cloud and on-prem security, security engineering, automation, incident response, and emerging AI security. This person should be equally comfortable providing technical direction to a security team and jumping in to troubleshoot complex security challenges. Responsibilities Lead security architecture and engineering across on-premise, AWS, and Azure environments. Establish security standards and guardrails for AI/ML and LLM technologies, including RAG pipelines, API security, prompt injection, and emerging AI threats. Lead and participate in threat hunting, incident response, vulnerability management, and remediation. Serve as a senior technical escalation point for complex cybersecurity issues. Develop and maintain DevSecOps practices, including CI/CD security controls, infrastructure-as-code scanning, and automated compliance. Provide technical direction around security architecture, tooling, infrastructure, and technical debt. Identify security risks and translate highly technical issues into actionable recommendations for technical and business leadership. Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing cybersecurity team. Partner with infrastructure, cloud, application development, and business teams to implement security best practices across the organization. Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field; equivalent professional experience considered. 8+ years of hands-on cybersecurity experience. 5+ years of technical leadership or management experience. Strong knowledge of the MITRE ATT&CK framework. Deep experience with cloud-native security across AWS and/or Azure. Hands-on experience securing and troubleshooting Kubernetes, IAM, Windows, and Linux environments. Strong understanding of Active Directory, SMB, Kerberos, memory protection, and other enterprise security concepts. Hands-on PKI management experience. Strong scripting/development experience with Python and/or Go, including security automation and custom tooling. Understanding of AI/LLM security, including the ability to evaluate Python-based AI frameworks and integrations. Strong communication skills with the ability to work effectively with both technical teams and executive leadership. Preferred Qualifications CISSP or CISM OSCP or similar hands-on technical security certification AWS Certified Security Google Professional Cloud Security Engineer Experience securing enterprise AI/ML implementations By submitting to this position, you are agreeing to be included in our talent pool for future hiring for similarly qualified positions. EEO Notice Vaco by Highspring is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law. Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application