# Senior Manager, Security Operations

**Company:** [Mntn](https://hotfix.jobs/companies/mntn)
**Location:** Remote
**Role:** Security Engineering
**Experience:** 8+ years
**Skills:** AWS, SIEM, Edr, SOC 2, Sox, Nist, Cissp, Cism, Giac, DevSecOps, Infrastructure As Code, Security Automation
**Posted:** 2026-07-01

> Lead MNTN's security operations including threat detection, incident response, vulnerability management, and cloud security. Build and mature the security program in a cloud-first SaaS environment while partnering with engineering, leadership, and compliance teams.

## Job Description

## Responsibilities
- Lead MNTN's security operations program, including threat detection and response, vulnerability management, identity security, endpoint protection, and cloud security.
- Develop and execute the security strategy, roadmap, and operational processes that balance business agility with effective risk management.
- Own security monitoring, incident response, investigations, and post-incident reviews, driving continuous improvement across the organization.
- Partner with Engineering and Infrastructure teams to embed security best practices across cloud environments, infrastructure, and software development.
- Lead compliance initiatives and support customer security requirements, including SOC 2 and other regulatory or industry frameworks.
- Build and mature MNTN's security program by aligning policies, controls, and processes with industry standards such as NIST.
- Manage and mentor the security team while overseeing security vendors, tooling, and budget.
- Communicate security risks, priorities, and program progress to executive leadership and cross-functional stakeholders.

## Success Criteria
- Security incidents are detected, contained, and resolved quickly through mature monitoring, response, and operational playbooks.
- Security is embedded across infrastructure, engineering, and business processes without slowing innovation.
- The organization has clear visibility into security risks, measurable improvements, and a scalable roadmap for future growth.

## Requirements
- 8+ years of experience in cybersecurity, information security, or security operations, including leadership experience managing security teams.
- Experience building and operating modern security programs in cloud-first environments, preferably AWS.
- Strong knowledge of identity and access management, endpoint security, SIEM, EDR, vulnerability management, incident response, and cloud security best practices.
- Experience supporting compliance programs such as SOC 2, SOX, or similar security frameworks.
- Proven ability to communicate technical risks and security strategy to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Experience partnering with Engineering, IT, Legal, Privacy, and executive leadership to drive cross-functional security initiatives.
- Strong leadership, collaboration, and operational excellence with a continuous improvement mindset.

## Nice-to-Haves
- Experience with DevSecOps, infrastructure-as-code, security automation, or AI security.
- Security certifications such as CISSP, CISM, GIAC, or equivalent.
- Experience in SaaS, AdTech, MarTech, or other cloud-native technology companies.

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