12269 - Security Operations and IR Manager - Virtual - USA Job Listing at Kelly Services in MI (Job ID 12669)

Description

Kelly is a team of experts driven by our belief that the impact of the right person in the right job is limitless.

No matter where you are in your career journey you can apply your knowledge and passion to move people, organizations, and communities forward.  You'll have opportunities to grow your expertise and capabilities, both professionally and personally.  As a team we celebrate inclusion, caring and collaboration.  As a company we value your contribution, we work with integrity, and we always put people first - so your impact really will change lives.

Our Cyber Security Operations Manageris accountable for:

• Cybersecurity incident response, vulnerability management, and network security operations. 
• Ensures swift identification, containment, and resolution of security incidents while proactively mitigating risks from vulnerabilities and network threats. 
• Lead a skilled team of security professionals, craft incident response strategies, and partner with cross-functional departments to bolster Kelly's security framework.

• Lead the Incident Response Team: Provide strategic direction, mentorship, and operational leadership, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and ensuring the team is equipped with knowledge of the latest threats and technologies.
• Develop and Refine Incident Response Plans: Create, maintain, and routinely test plans, playbooks, and procedures to guarantee effective incident handling, incorporating lessons from tabletop exercises and real incidents.
• Orchestrate Incident Response: Direct efforts during security incidents—investigating, containing, eradicating, and recovering—while maintaining clear, concise communication with stakeholders under pressure.
• Collaborate Across Teams: Work with IT, Security, Infrastructure, Legal, and PR teams to analyze alerts, logs, and incidents, pinpointing root causes and assessing impacts, including breach notifications when required.
• Conduct Post-Incident Analysis: Lead reviews to extract lessons learned and drive actionable enhancements to processes, tools, or technologies.
• Oversee Vulnerability Management: Manage scanning, prioritize vulnerabilities based on business impact and exploitability, and coordinate remediation across cloud and on-premises environments.
• Shape Network Security Policies: Develop and enforce policies, ensuring proper firewall setups, IDS/IPS optimization, network segmentation, and alignment with emerging security technologies and threats.
• Leverage Threat Intelligence: Monitor intelligence sources and integrate insights into operations to detect and neutralize threats preemptively.
• Communicate with Stakeholders: Partner with internal and external parties to relay incident status, impacts, and remediation plans, delivering clear, non-technical updates for executive audiences.
• Ensure Regulatory Compliance: Adhere to standards like NIST, ISO 27001, GDPR, and PCI DSS to stay ahead of evolving compliance requirements.
• Drive Training and Awareness: Deliver programs to boost organizational readiness and cultivate a security-conscious culture.

• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field.
• 5+ years in cybersecurity operations, incident response, vulnerability management, or network security.
• Proven track record managing and resolving incidents (e.g., malware, breaches, network intrusions).
• Hands-on expertise with tools like SIEM, IDS/IPS, EDR, vulnerability scanners, firewalls, and forensic platforms.
• Deep knowledge of vulnerability management frameworks, CVSS scoring, and risk prioritization.
• Proficiency in firewall configuration, network traffic analysis, and zero-trust architectures.
• Experience with cloud security in Azure, AWS, and Google Cloud environments.
• Familiarity with compliance frameworks (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001, GDPR, PCI DSS).
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and leadership abilities.

Bonus Skills: Experience with SOAR tools, threat hunting, DevSecOps, containerized environments, or AI in cybersecurity.

• Certifications like CISSP, CISM, GIAC (GCFA, GCIH), or OSCP are a plus.

Total compensation package and benefits applicable to the position – understanding that each person has unique professional and personal needs focused on your total well-being.  Explore our range of benefits for full-time employees at: Kelly Services | People (benefitsatkelly.com). 

Kelly is an equal opportunity employer committed to employing a diverse, equitable and inclusive workforce, including, but not limited to, race, gender, individuals with disabilities, protected veterans, sexual orientation, and gender identity. Equal Employment Opportunity is The Law.