[Hiring] Manager, Security Operations @Vanta

Role Description

We are seeking an experienced Manager of Security Operations, reporting to the Director of Security, to lead our exceptionally talented Security Engineering team. Vanta’s Security Operations team provides essential security operational services, including configuring, monitoring, and maintaining our security tools and infrastructure. You’ll be responsible for leading the Security Operations team and assisting with incident response, setting our detection and response strategy, and assisting with investigations. You’ll also work cross-functionally to ensure we maintain compliance and improve our secure maturity.

What you’ll do as a Manager, Security Operations at Vanta:

• Lead and grow a team of the best security operations analysts in the world, with a view of security that is AI-first, human-centric, and trust-based.
• Help define the strategy for Vanta’s security operations team, and empower the team to implement robust security protocols and stay ahead of emerging threats.
• Leverage AI to improve efficiency of team processes, and improve the maturity of the overall security program.
• Lead and drive incident response from detection, remediation, to prevention.
• Identify, develop, and implement new processes in our security operations program.
• Identify new technologies and emerging threats for our organization, and plan a technology-driven approach to addressing new risks.

Qualifications

• Strong leadership experience in security and an ability to lead a global team from a foundation of transparency and trust.
• Strong security operations experience, with emphasis on implementing security controls in a SaaS and cloud environment.
• Experience in crafting detections and observability strategies for security events.
• Familiarity with relevant industry regulations and standards (e.g., GDPR, ISO 27001, NIST 800-53) and experience ensuring compliance.
• Experience with leveraging AI to improve security processes.
• Experience with incident response, including acting as incident commander for security incidents.
• Ability to assess and analyze security risks comprehensively, considering both business impact and technical impact; Ability to prioritize risk remediation with consideration to business goals and objectives.
• Ability to build trust and strong partnerships internally with internal teams toward security goals.
• Open to using AI to amplify their skills and strengthen their work - demonstrating curiosity, a willingness to learn, and sound judgment in applying AI responsibly to improve efficiency and impact.

Benefits

• Industry-competitive salary and equity.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, with 100% of employee-only benefit premiums covered for most medical plans.
• 16 weeks paid Parental Leave for all new parents.
• Health & wellness stipend.
• Remote workspace, internet, and cellphone stipend.
• Commuter benefits for team members who report to the SF and NYC office.
• Family planning benefits.
• Matching 401(k) contribution with immediate vesting.
• Flexible PTO policy, plus 80 hours of Sick Time.
• 11 company-paid holidays.
• Virtual team building activities, lunch and learns, and other company-wide events!
• Offices in SF, NYC, London, Dublin, Tel Aviv, and Sydney.

Company Description

We started in 2018, in the wake of several high-profile data breaches. Online security was only becoming more important, but we knew firsthand how hard it could be for fast-growing companies to invest the time and manpower it takes to build a solid security foundation. Vanta was inspired by a vision to restore trust in internet businesses by enabling companies to improve and prove their security. From our early days automating security monitoring for compliance standards like SOC 2, HIPAA and ISO 27001 to creating the world's leading Trust Management Platform, our vision remains unchanged.

Now more than ever, making security continuous—not just a point-in-time check— is essential. Thousands of companies rely on Vanta to build, maintain and demonstrate their trust— all in a way that's real-time and transparent.