Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. CFA Institute is seeking a hands-on, outcomes-driven Senior Director to lead our global Security Operations Center (SOC). In this role, you will set the strategic vision for detection and response, build and mentor a high-performing global team, and ensure resilient, real-time defense of our systems, data, and infrastructure.
Responsibilities
- Set the SOC strategy: Define and execute a multi-year roadmap aligned to business goals; measure and report outcomes
- Lead a global team: Manage, mentor, and grow security analysts, engineers, and incident responders to deliver 24x7 capabilities
- Own detection & response: Oversee continuous monitoring of networks, systems, and applications; triage, contain, eradicate, and recover from threats in real time
- Mature incident readiness: Develop, maintain, and drill IR plans, playbooks, and runbooks; coordinate cross-functional war rooms
- Elevate resilience: Drive threat hunting, digital forensics, and post-incident reviews to strengthen controls and reduce MTTD/MTTR
- Assure compliance & risk management: Align practices to global regulations and frameworks; partner with stakeholders to assess risk and implement mitigations
- Continuously improve: Lead vulnerability assessments and pen tests; track remediation to closure
- Innovate the stack: Evaluate and adopt modern tooling, automation, and intelligence sources (e.g., MITRE ATT&CK–mapped detections) to stay ahead of adversaries
- Executive communication: Translate technical risk into business terms and present clear updates to senior leadership and the board as needed
Skills
- Bachelor's degree in cybersecurity, computer science, information technology, or related field
- 10–15+ years in cybersecurity operations with 5+ years leading SOC/IR teams
- Proven expertise in SOC management, incident response, digital forensics, and enterprise monitoring
- Demonstrated command of security frameworks and methodologies (e.g., NIST, MITRE ATT&CK)
- Excellent judgment under pressure with strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
- Inclusive people leader: coaches, mentors, and builds high-performing, diverse teams across time zones
- Exceptional communication skills for both technical and non-technical audiences
- Willingness to operate as a hands-on leader
- Professional certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CEH, or equivalent
- Experience orchestrating complex, cross-functional incident responses and executive-level briefings
- Background establishing SOC metrics, SLAs/SLOs, and reporting aligned to business risk
- Track record implementing automation, threat intelligence fusion, and continuous improvement programs
Benefits
- 12% employer retirement contribution
- Comprehensive health coverage for you and your family
- Generous leave and time off
- Competitive retirement plans
- Flexible work options
- Wellness, education, and support programs
Company Overview
Our members and charterholders advance market integrity, trust, and transparency in their professions to build more sustainable, inclusive, and prosperous societies. It was founded in 1947, and is headquartered in Charlottesville, VA, US, with a workforce of 501-1000 employees. Its website is http://www.cfainstitute.org/.