Security Operations Manager

🇺🇸 Remote - US 🕑 Full-Time 💰 TBD 💻 Cybersecurity 🗓️ April 24th, 2026

CISM CISSP ISO 27001

Edtech.com's Summary

Old Dominion University is hiring a Security Operations Manager. This role leads the Security Operations team to maintain and enhance university cybersecurity efforts by managing the Security Operations Center, overseeing incident response, and ensuring effective security monitoring. The manager handles daily security tasks including firewall adjustments, eDiscovery, and log provision, supporting the Information Technology Services department and the broader university community.

Highlights

Lead the Security Operations team and manage day-to-day security activities such as firewall rule adjustments and eDiscovery.
Oversee the Security Operations Center (SOC) and manage incident response efforts.
Maintain and ensure the effectiveness of security monitoring and detection tools including SIEM, IDS/IPS, and EDR.
Support the university's cybersecurity initiatives and promote a positive security culture across diverse teams.
Require a Master's degree in information technology or related field, or Bachelor's with equivalent experience.
Extensive experience in cybersecurity operations, incident response, and SOC management is mandatory.
Preferred qualifications include cloud security experience, knowledge of security frameworks (ISO 27001, NIST, CIS), privacy laws, and certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or SANS.
The position is full-time and remote, requiring a traditional 40-hour week with computer equipment provided; high-speed internet is the employee's responsibility.
Excellent communication skills are necessary to articulate technical information to non-technical stakeholders.
A criminal background check is required for the final candidate.