Acumenz Consulting · 5 hours ago
W2 - Lead of Cybersecurity Operations
Richardson, TX
Contract
Onsite
Lead/Staff
8+ years expAcumenz Consulting is seeking a Lead of Cybersecurity Operations who will be a hands-on, strategic leader responsible for managing day-to-day cybersecurity operations. The role focuses on threat detection, incident response, vulnerability management, and third-party patching within a hybrid cloud environment.
ConsultingInformation TechnologyIT InfrastructureMobile Apps
Hiring Manager
Nikhil Tiwari
Responsibilities
Lead Cybersecurity Operations team (SOC, Incident Response, Vulnerability Management)
Oversee threat detection and response using:
CrowdStrike Falcon Complete
Rapid7 InsightIDR
Proofpoint
Own third-party patch management strategy and execution
Tools may include PDQ Connect, Patch My PC, Microsoft EAM
Coordinate vulnerability scanning, prioritization, and remediation
Develop and maintain playbooks and SOPs aligned with ISO 27001, NIST, CIS
Partner with IT, DevOps, and Application teams for secure deployments
Track KPIs and operational metrics
Support audits, risk assessments, and compliance initiatives
Mentor team members and promote a culture of accountability and innovation
Qualification
Required
8+ years in cybersecurity operations (SOC, IR, vulnerability management)
3+ years in a leadership or team lead role
Strong DFIR experience (host, memory, network forensics)
Experience with enterprise security tools: CrowdStrike, Rapid7, Proofpoint, Code42
Patch management experience (PDQ, Intune, Patch My PC)
Strong knowledge of ISO 27001, NIST CSF, CIS
Experience with AWS and hybrid environments
Excellent communication, leadership, and analytical skills
Preferred
Certifications: CISSP, GCIA, GCIH , or equivalent
Experience leading teams through cloud migrations
Strong problem-solving and collaboration skills
Company
Acumenz Consulting
Acumenz Consulting Inc. offers strategic consulting with a focus on Enterprise Solutions, Custom Solutions, and Business Intelligence.
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase