CFA Institute
Senior Director, Security Operations Center
CFA Institute, Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States, 97458
Overview
CFA Institute is seeking a hands-on, outcomes-driven Senior Director to lead our global Security Operations Center (SOC). This role sets the strategic vision for detection and response, builds and mentors a high-performing global team, and ensures resilient, real-time defense of systems, data, and infrastructure. If you thrive on leading from the front—solving complex incidents while coaching others to excellence—this is your opportunity to make a global impact at scale. Please note: CFA Institute does not provide work authorization or visa sponsorship for this position (including student or temporary worker visas). What You’ll Do
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.
Minimum Qualifications
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.
Preferred Qualifications
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.
Why Join Us
Global mission & impact:
Protect the integrity of a premier global organization that sets the standard for the investment profession.
Build at scale:
Lead and modernize a global SOC with executive sponsorship and the autonomy to innovate.
People-first culture:
Join a values-driven, learning-oriented organization that invests in your growth.
Competitive rewards:
Strong compensation, annual incentives eligibility, 12% employer retirement contribution, and comprehensive medical benefits.
At CFA Institute, we are committed to transparency and equity in our hiring process. We provide compensation information for this position as part of wage transparency. Expected salary range:
$190,000 - $230,000 Other benefits include eligibility for annual incentives, 12% retirement employer contribution, and competitive medical benefits. All salary ranges are subject to adjustment based on experience, education, and other factors relevant to the position. CFA Institute is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from all qualified individuals. About CFA Institute CFA Institute is the global leader in investment excellence and ethics. With nearly 200,000 charterholders across 160 markets, we drive professional growth, ethical behavior, and better markets. We care about our employees’ well-being and offer competitive benefits such as comprehensive health coverage, generous leave, competitive retirement plans, flexible work options, and wellness, education, and support programs. If you feel this opportunity could be the next step in your career, we encourage you to click “Apply” and complete our three-minute application. Follow us on LinkedIn and X. Important : Your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet the requirements as CFA Institute cannot make assumptions about your education, experience, or location. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. CFA Institute prohibits discrimination and harassment with regard to all identifying characteristics. This is a global policy that applies to all CFA Institute employees, regardless of location. If, due to a disability or current medical condition, you need an accommodation or assistance to complete a job application, you can request one at any stage of the recruitment process. Please email humanresources@cfainstitute.org noting the accommodations or assistance you are requesting. We will review your request and discuss possible options and arrangements. Our application is not compatible with Internet Explorer (IE). We recommend using Chrome.
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CFA Institute is seeking a hands-on, outcomes-driven Senior Director to lead our global Security Operations Center (SOC). This role sets the strategic vision for detection and response, builds and mentors a high-performing global team, and ensures resilient, real-time defense of systems, data, and infrastructure. If you thrive on leading from the front—solving complex incidents while coaching others to excellence—this is your opportunity to make a global impact at scale. Please note: CFA Institute does not provide work authorization or visa sponsorship for this position (including student or temporary worker visas). What You’ll Do
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.
Minimum Qualifications
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.
Preferred Qualifications
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.
Why Join Us
Global mission & impact:
Protect the integrity of a premier global organization that sets the standard for the investment profession.
Build at scale:
Lead and modernize a global SOC with executive sponsorship and the autonomy to innovate.
People-first culture:
Join a values-driven, learning-oriented organization that invests in your growth.
Competitive rewards:
Strong compensation, annual incentives eligibility, 12% employer retirement contribution, and comprehensive medical benefits.
At CFA Institute, we are committed to transparency and equity in our hiring process. We provide compensation information for this position as part of wage transparency. Expected salary range:
$190,000 - $230,000 Other benefits include eligibility for annual incentives, 12% retirement employer contribution, and competitive medical benefits. All salary ranges are subject to adjustment based on experience, education, and other factors relevant to the position. CFA Institute is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from all qualified individuals. About CFA Institute CFA Institute is the global leader in investment excellence and ethics. With nearly 200,000 charterholders across 160 markets, we drive professional growth, ethical behavior, and better markets. We care about our employees’ well-being and offer competitive benefits such as comprehensive health coverage, generous leave, competitive retirement plans, flexible work options, and wellness, education, and support programs. If you feel this opportunity could be the next step in your career, we encourage you to click “Apply” and complete our three-minute application. Follow us on LinkedIn and X. Important : Your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet the requirements as CFA Institute cannot make assumptions about your education, experience, or location. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. CFA Institute prohibits discrimination and harassment with regard to all identifying characteristics. This is a global policy that applies to all CFA Institute employees, regardless of location. If, due to a disability or current medical condition, you need an accommodation or assistance to complete a job application, you can request one at any stage of the recruitment process. Please email humanresources@cfainstitute.org noting the accommodations or assistance you are requesting. We will review your request and discuss possible options and arrangements. Our application is not compatible with Internet Explorer (IE). We recommend using Chrome.
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