Director of Technology - Security Operations Center

Director of Technology - Security Operations Center

Location: Wilmington, DE (Remote)

Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:00 – 5:00

The Security Director will lead the Security Operations Center, enabling strategy, guiding leaders to manage 24/7 operations, overseeing incident response, detection and cyber engineering. The Director will ensure teams leverage automation and artificial intelligence to their full potential while developing the team to exceed expectations. The position requires passion and unwavering ability to protect an organization’s digital assets from cyber threats, requiring strong technical, leadership, and financial skills to manage staff, tools, budgets, and processes for effective defense.

Reporting to executive leadership.

• Threat Detection & Response:
  Oversee SOC operations, threat intelligence, and incident response to ensure rapid, decisive action.
• Security Architecture & Engineering:
  Champion secure‑by‑design principles, cloud and perimeter defense, cryptography, and endpoint protection configurations.
• Operations Management:
  Oversee daily monitoring, threat hunting, incident response, vulnerability management, and security tool efficacy (SIEM, EDR, etc.). Ensure shift schedules for 24/7 coverage.
• Incident Response Leadership:
  Lead major incident command, ensuring containment, eradication, and recovery. Act as a subject matter expert for security issues.
• Budget & Finance:
  Manage the SOC budget, finances, and resource allocation.
• Strategy & Planning:
  Define the SOC’s vision, roadmap, KPIs, and align security efforts with business goals.
• Team Leadership:
  Recruit, train, mentor, and evaluate cyber security analysts, engineers, and managers.
• Continuous Improvement:
  Stay current on threats, conduct purple team exercises, and drive efficiency.

• Deep understanding of cybersecurity principles, threats, and defense strategies.
• Proven leadership and team management experience.
• Expertise with security technologies (SIEM, SOAR, XDR, SSE, Threat Analysis Platforms, etc.).
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for collaboration and reporting.

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field desired;
  Graduate/post graduate preferred.
• Minimum of eight (8) years of infrastructure or technical leadership experience.
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in Network Operations, Network Engineering, or Security Operations. Combination of the 3 preferred.
• GIAC, ISC2 or ISACA certification(s) preferred.
• Proven ability to effectively prioritize and execute in a high-pressure environment.
• Demonstrated ability to assess customer/client needs, creatively approach solutions, decide and influence appropriate courses of action.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to articulate complex technical ideas in easy‑to‑understand business terms.

CSC is a global business, legal, and financial services company based in Wilmington, Delaware, USA, providing knowledge‑based solutions to clients worldwide. We have offices and capabilities in over 140 jurisdictions in the Americas, Europe, Asia Pacific, and the Middle East, and more than 8,000 colleagues. We are the business behind business®.

CSC is committed to creating a feeling of belonging through a diverse and growth‑oriented environment where everyone is valued. We offer a range of support to colleagues with disabilities, ensuring people have the necessary resources to thrive in their roles, and encourage candidates to work closely with our talent acquisition partners to convey their specific needs. Our commitment to accessibility reflects our broader dedication to diversity and belonging.

CSC only accepts resumes from employment agencies that are part of our approved supplier program. Resumes submitted from other agencies to talent acquisition, our hiring leaders, employees, or through any other mechanism other than our supplier process, will not be eligible to claim related fees and the submitted resumes will be considered property of CSC. We encourage candidates to apply directly to our website and not through third‑party sources.

Disclaimer:
The information above describes the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this role. It is not intended to describe all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications.

• Director

• Full‑time

• Information Technology

• Financial Services, IT Services and IT Consulting, and Legal Services