IT Manager, Security Operations

Johnstone Supply

. Manage, coach, and develop a team of IT Security Operations professionals .

Posted 11/12/2026full-timeUnited StatesSeniorLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in IT Security Operations, including incident response, risk assessments, and compliance with data protection guidelines. Proven leadership in managing teams, fostering accountability, and implementing security solutions to protect organizational assets.

Highest-signal resume keywords

10+ Years Technical Hands-On Security ExperienceCISSP CertificationExperience with PCI ComplianceStrong Understanding of Security DomainsLeadership in Performance Management

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Hard Skills

Incident ResponseRisk AssessmentSecurity ScanningCyber Threat AnalysisSecurity Policy DevelopmentSecurity Frameworks (NIST 2.0)Service Design ConceptsCompliance AuditingData Protection ComplianceSecurity Integration Planning

Soft Skills

Strong Organizational SkillsAbility to Multi-TaskFlexibilityIntegrityProfessionalism

Certifications & Qualifications

CISSPGSOMITIL Foundations

Industry Keywords

Cybersecurity ThreatsZero TrustEmail HygieneIdentity and Access ManagementEndpoint SecuritySOX Audit RequirementsOperational ExcellenceEmployee EngagementContinuous LearningMalicious Network Activity

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cyber SecurityFirewalls

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage, coach, and develop a team of IT Security Operations professionals
Foster accountability, continuous learning, and operational excellence
Provide leadership in performance management, employee engagement, succession planning, and capability development
Monitor, analyze, and respond to cybersecurity threats
Analyze systems and networks for deviations from approved policies and configurations
Support and coach team members on incident response research and evaluation
Conduct security scans, examine system configurations, and review incident response documentation
Analyze malicious network activity, exploited weaknesses, exploitation methods, and system effects
Plan and design security solutions for identifying, protecting, detecting, responding to, and recovering from cyber threats
Define and develop security requirements using risk assessments, threat modeling, testing, and analysis
Manage security integration plans for existing infrastructure and future solutions
Implement action plans for policy creation, governance, hardening, monitoring, incident response, disaster recovery, and emerging threats
Collaborate with stakeholders to promote secure software designs and best practices
Monitor cyber threat intelligence from law enforcement and other sources
Ensure security of organizational systems and information assets
Monitor development and implementation of security systems, guidelines, and strategies
Conduct and review audits and risk assessments
Evaluate internal operations and controls and make recommendations
Migrate non-compliant environments to compliant environments
Ensure compliance with data protection guidelines and applicable laws
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Required: 10+ years of technical hands-on security and/or other IT-based experience
3+ years in a Lead or Supervisor/Manager role
CISSP, GSOM, ITIL Foundations (preferred)
Experience with Payment Card Industry (PCI) compliance and audit
Strong understanding of security domains such as Firewalls, Zero Trust, Email Hygiene, Identity and Access Management, Endpoint Security, and Incident Response
Understanding of security frameworks (NIST 2.0) and SOX Audit requirements
Understanding of service design and service delivery concepts
Strong organizational skills and ability to multi-task, prioritize workload, and delegate responsibilities
Security and compliance subject matter expertise
Strong analytical skills and ability to interpret and apply applicable regulation
English proficiency, written and spoken, is a core requirement
Ability to effectively manage in a constantly changing environment
Ability to make quick decisions and work with complex situations
Strong business acumen, flexibility, integrity, trustworthiness, and professionalism
Ability to work effectively with varied personalities and develop teams

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive Paid Time Off (PTO)
Safe Harbor 401(k) – 100% employer match up to 5% of base pay and immediate vesting
Holiday pay – 7.5 holidays per year
Paid Parental Bonding Time
Employer subsidized medical, dental, and vision plans
Employer paid life insurance and short-term disability
Voluntary long-term disability, accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance
24/7 Access to virtual care/telehealth options
Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contribution
Flexible spending accounts (FSA)
Wellbeing program with opportunity to earn reduced medical costs
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you, and your family
Tuition reimbursement
Employee referral bonus program
Employee service milestone recognition program