Director, Information Security

K2 Services

. Manage a team of security engineers delivering managed security operations, incident response support, and security tooling for clients .

Posted 10/14/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesLead💰 $150,000 - $175,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing security operations and incident response, with a strong focus on team leadership, client communication, and operational effectiveness. Proficient in evaluating security technologies and developing service delivery processes aligned with industry standards.

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Team LeadershipIncident Response ManagementSecurity OperationsCybersecurity ExpertiseClient Communication

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Hard Skills

CybersecurityIncident ResponseVulnerability ManagementSOC OperationsCloud InfrastructureOn-Prem InfrastructureService Delivery ProcessesKPI DevelopmentRisk ReductionSecurity Posture

Soft Skills

Executive CommunicationClient AdvisingTeam DevelopmentProblem SolvingCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

Rapid7Microsoft DefenderCisco UmbrellaMimecastServiceNowMicrosoft 365 Security ToolsAzureActive DirectoryEntra IDIntune

Certifications & Qualifications

CISSPCISMSecurity+CySA+

Industry Keywords

MSPMSSPNIST CSFCIS ControlsISO 27001Regulated IndustriesLegal ServicesFinancial Services

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AzureCloudCyber SecurityServiceNow

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage a team of security engineers delivering managed security operations, incident response support, and security tooling for clients
Set operating standards for escalations, documentation, and service quality
Build career paths and technical development plans for the team
Oversee alert triage, investigation, escalation, remediation tracking, and client reporting
Lead major incident response, including executive communication, containment coordination, and post-incident reporting
Coordinate with Legal, Corporate InfoSec, cyber insurance, and external DFIR partners
Manage the operational effectiveness of Rapid7, Microsoft Defender, Cisco Umbrella, and Mimecast
Evaluate new security technologies and automation opportunities
Partner with Engineering to improve integrations across security, monitoring, and ticketing systems
Advise clients on risk reduction, security posture, and incident readiness
Lead QBRs, service reviews, and executive briefings
Translate complex security issues into business language
Support RFPs, proposals, and security-related solution design
Build ITIL- and SOC-aligned service delivery processes
Develop KPIs and reporting on alert volumes, incident trends, response times, and tool health
Identify and close gaps in staffing, tooling, and client coverage

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in IT, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or equivalent experience
7+ years in cybersecurity, security operations, or infrastructure security
3+ years leading technical security teams
MSP, MSSP, or client-facing technology services background
Strong grasp of SOC operations, incident response, vulnerability management, and cloud/on-prem infrastructure
Knowledge of Azure, networking, Active Directory, Entra ID, and Intune
Hands-on or leadership experience with Rapid7, Microsoft 365 security tools, Defender, Cisco Umbrella, or Mimecast
Comfort communicating with executives, clients, and technical teams
Experience leading managed SOC or MDR services
Familiarity with NIST CSF, CIS Controls, or ISO 27001
CISSP, CISM, Security+, CySA+, or equivalent
ServiceNow experience
Background supporting legal, financial services, or other regulated industries

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
401(k) retirement plan
Paid Time Off (PTO)