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Position Summary
In your role as our Cybersecurity Manager role you will use your hands-on experience and solid understanding of the technologies and processes as you supervise the cybersecurity function. You're leadership, communication, and strategic thinking skills will be used as you effectively navigate the role.Role and Responsibilities
Here's what you'll be responsible for?
Cybersecurity Knowledge: Area of Supervision: Required Knowledge/Experience.
Security Operations Center (SOC) -Deep knowledge of Incident Response lifecycle (detection, containment, eradication, recovery).
Proficiency with SIEM tools.
Vulnerability Management - Experience managing a full VM lifecycle: identification (scanning tools like Nessus, Qualys, or Rapid7), prioritization (using CVSS or risk scoring), and coordinating remediation/patch management across IT teams.
Risk Assessment & Governance - Proven ability to conduct security risk assessments (qualitative and quantitative). Familiarity with major security frameworks (e.g., NIST CSF, ISO 27001, CIS Controls). Experience with GRC processes and tools.
Insider Threat - Knowledge of Insider Threat Program components (e.g., detection, mitigation, policy). Understanding of behavioral indicators and technical controls (e.g., DLP and user activity monitoring). Ability to work with HR, Legal, and Counterintelligence.
Security Awareness - Experience developing, implementing, and measuring effective, role-based Security Awareness Training programs.
Leadership & Management:
People Management: Proven experience in leading, mentoring, and developing security analysts and specialists. Must be able to manage performance, morale, and burnout within high-stress teams.
Strategic Planning: Ability to develop and execute a multi-year security roadmap for the managed domains that aligns with the organization's overall business objectives and risk tolerance.
Stakeholder Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to translate complex technical risks into clear, business-focused language for executive leadership.
Incident & Crisis Leadership: Demonstrated ability to act as the Incident Leader during major security incidents, managing cross-functional teams and external communications under pressure.
Process Improvement: Experience establishing key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics and driving continuous maturity in security operations.
Skills and Qualifications
Here's what you'll need:
Minimum bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Security, or a related field
4+ years of progressively responsible experience in cybersecurity, including at least 1+ years in a lead or supervisory role managing a team.
The current base salary range for this role is between $98.830 - $192,710. Individual base pay rates will depend on factors including duties, work location, education, skills, qualifications and experience. Total compensation for this position will include a competitive benefits package and may include participation in company incentive compensation programs, which are based on factors to include organizational and individual performance.
Total Rewards
At Samsung SAS, base pay is just one part of our total compensation package. The base compensation for this role will depend on education, experience, skills, and location.
We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:
Eligible full-time employees (salaried or hourly) may also receive MBO bonuses based on company, division, and individual performance.
All positions at SAS are full-time on-site.
U.S. Export Control Compliance
This role requires access to information subject to U.S. export control laws. Applicants must be authorized to access such information or eligible for government authorization.
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