Cyber Security Manager

Robert Half is proactively recruiting experienced Cyber Security Managers for upcoming opportunities with organizations seeking hands-on security leaders to protect enterprise infrastructure, systems, and critical data.

This is an ideal opportunity for professionals who thrive in both leadership and technical execution. We're looking for individuals who have built their careers in systems or network administration and evolved into cybersecurity leadership roles—professionals who can architect security strategies while remaining actively involved in incident response, threat detection, and infrastructure security.

What You'll Do

• Lead enterprise cybersecurity operations across on-premises, hybrid, and cloud environments
• Monitor and manage security tools including SIEM platforms, endpoint protection, firewalls, and cloud security solutions
• Lead incident response efforts, conduct investigations, and coordinate remediation activities
• Oversee vulnerability management, security patching, and risk mitigation initiatives
• Administer and harden Windows, Linux, cloud, and network environments
• Manage firewall, VPN, endpoint, identity, and cloud security configurations
• Develop, maintain, and enforce security policies, standards, and best practices
• Conduct security audits, penetration testing, risk assessments, and compliance reviews
• Protect sensitive organizational data through Data Loss Prevention (DLP) and information security controls
• Collaborate with infrastructure, networking, cloud, and application teams to strengthen enterprise security
• Manage third-party vendors and security service providers
• Supervise security staff, mentor team members, and provide regular reporting to executive leadership

Qualifications:

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on experience in cybersecurity, systems administration, or network administration
• Strong background securing Windows and Linux server environments
• Experience with Microsoft technologies including Azure, Microsoft 365, Defender, Intune, Active Directory, and Azure AD
• Hands-on experience with SIEM platforms, incident response, vulnerability management, and endpoint security
• Strong understanding of firewall technologies, network security, VPNs, and infrastructure hardening
• Experience securing cloud and hybrid enterprise environments
• Knowledge of compliance frameworks such as NIST, CJIS, CIS Controls, or similar
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Previous leadership, supervisory, or project leadership experience
• Excellent communication skills with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Ability to participate in after-hours incident response when required

Preferred Experience

• Palo Alto firewall administration
• Extreme Networks infrastructure
• SolarWinds monitoring and management
• Citrix and NetScaler environments
• SharePoint security and Microsoft data governance
• Data Loss Prevention (DLP) technologies
• Enterprise risk management and security governance
• Public sector or highly regulated industry experience

Preferred Certifications

• CISSP
• CISM
• Security+
• CySA+
• CASP+
• Microsoft Security Certifications
• Palo Alto Certifications or equivalent vendor credentials

Compensation

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