Senior Manager, CyberSecurity Operations

Senior Manager, CyberSecurity OperationsLocation: Chicago, IL (Hybrid-3 Days/Week) | Contract-to-HireOverviewOur client is seeking a Senior Manager, CyberSecurity Operations to own the end-to-end management, security, reliability, and continuous improvement of the organization's cybersecurity operations function.ResponsibilitiesOwn the end-to-end delivery and continuous improvement of cybersecurity operations, ensuring services are secure, reliable, resilient, and aligned with business needs.Drive cybersecurity operations, including security monitoring, threat and vulnerability management, incident response, remediation, risk management, and implementation of appropriate security controls.Establish and maintain standards, processes, governance, performance measures, and escalation procedures across cybersecurity operations to drive consistency and accountability.Lead the response to significant cybersecurity incidents, coordinating internal stakeholders and external partners through investigation, resolution, root-cause analysis, and corrective actions.Identify and assess cybersecurity risks and translate technical findings into clear business impacts, priorities, and recommendations for IT leadership and key stakeholders.Manage cybersecurity service providers, establishing performance expectations and driving accountability for service quality, security, issue resolution, and continuous improvement.Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned in support of IT and business priorities.Required QualificationsBachelor's degree in Technology, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field, OR minimum 7 years of relevant experience7+ years of progressive experience in Cybersecurity OperationsExperience leading end-to-end cybersecurity including network performance, security monitoring, vulnerability management, incident response, and remediationExperience leading through influence across internal teams, vendors, and managed service providers, with accountability for service performance, risk mitigation, and continuous improvementMust be legally authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship now or in the futureMust be located in the Chicago, IL area or willing to relocatePreferred QualificationsAdaptability in a hybrid work environment (3 days in office)Willingness to travel up to 25%Pay rate: $100/hr. This is a 6-month contract-to-hire position, Hybrid-3 Days/Week in Chicago, IL. Candidates must be Green Card holders, US Citizens, or Citizens/Permanent Residents.