Scout Motors is hiring a
Security Operations Manager

Summary

Join us at Scout Motors and be part of shaping the future of transportation. If you're ready to drive change and make history, apply now!

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, information security, or a related field
• 8+ years of proven experience working as a Security Operations or Vulnerability Management leader, or in a similar role
• Demonstrated ability to manage and lead a technical team in a fast-paced, evolving environment
• Command of security risk treatment and mitigation effort, including remediation of vulnerabilities and containment and recovery of security incidents
• Experience working in cross-functional teams to achieve timely results and address critical security needs
• Experience in handling and triaging security alerts, conducting incident investigations, and coordinating response efforts
• Knowledge of common security vulnerabilities, threat vectors, attacker techniques and tactics
• Experience managing managed service providers in the areas of vulnerability management, identity management
• Understanding of security incident lifecycle, including incident classification, escalation, containment, eradication, and recovery
• Familiarity with security frameworks and best practices for the automotive industry, such as ISO/SAE 21434, and TISAX, to ensure that Scout Motors’ security operations practices align with these standards, enhancing security measures specific to the automotive industry
• Professional certifications such as CISSP, GCIH, GCIA, or other relevant certifications are preferred

Responsibilities

• Manage and mentor a team of security engineers and analysts to monitor and maintain security operations, ensuring effective and timely detection and response to security incidents and vulnerabilities
• Supervise the monitoring of security alerts generated by various systems, including SIEM, IDS/IPS, and antivirus. Prioritize and escalate incidents as appropriate, ensuring effective triage
• Lead the vulnerability management program by overseeing regular vulnerability scans, coordinating patch management efforts, and ensuring timely remediation of identified weaknesses. Collaborate with IT and development teams to close security gaps and reduce overall risk
• Oversee incident response activities, including investigation, containment, mitigation, remediation, and documentation. Coordinate across teams to ensure the rapid resolution of security incidents and minimize business impact
• Oversee identify and access management processes, ensuring proper implementation and maintenance of user access controls, role-based access, and least-privilege principles. Work with relevant teams to secure authentication mechanisms and manage access reviews to ensure compliance with security policies
• Develop and maintain incident response plans, playbooks, and standard operating procedures to ensure consistent and effective incident handling
• Drive post-incident analysis to identify the root causes, vulnerabilities, and patterns behind incidents. Implement lessons learned to prevent similar future occurrences
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and implement proactive measures to enhance the organization's security posture and prevent future incidents
• Conduct post-incident analysis to identify underlying root causes and recommend improvements to prevent similar incidents in the future
• Stay up to date with the latest security threats, attack vectors, and industry best practices to continuously improve incident detection and response capabilities
• Participate in regular security assessments, vulnerability scanning, and penetration testing to identify and address potential weaknesses in the security infrastructure
• Provide leadership, guidance, and career development opportunities to team members, promoting a culture of continuous improvement and professional growth
• Contribute to the development and enforcement of security policies, procedures, and standards to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and industry best practices
• Stay up to date with the latest security threats, technologies, and trends. Leverage this knowledge to continuously enhance Scout Motors’ security operations, vulnerability management, IAM, and incident response capabilities

Benefits

• Competitive insurance including: Medical, dental, vision and income protection plans
• 401(k) program with: An employer match and immediate vesting
• Generous Paid Time Off including: 20 days planned PTO, as accrued 40 hours of unplanned PTO and 14 company or floating holidays, annually Up to 16 weeks of paid parental leave for biological and adoptive parents of all genders
• Paid leave for circumstances related to bereavement, jury duty, voting time, or military leave
• Corporate Vehicle Program with: Eligibility for 1 assigned vehicle A mobility stipend