Aven Hospitality · 14 hours ago
Cyber Security Operations Lead
DFW Metroplex
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
8+ years expAven Hospitality is an innovative technology provider powered by SynXis®, the leading global hospitality commerce and distribution platform. The SOC Director will be accountable for overseeing the strategic implementation of the Security Operations Center, leading effective detection, analysis, and response to cybersecurity threats while managing a security operations team in coordination with a Managed Security Service Provider.
Computer Software
Responsibilities
Develop and execute the vision, strategy, and roadmap for the SOC in alignment with organizational goals and risk appetite
Lead, mentor, and manage SOC staff and stakeholders, including analysts, engineers, and incident responders, fostering a high-performance and collaborative culture in coordination with the MSSP
Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics to measure SOC effectiveness and drive continuous improvement
Oversee day-to-day SOC operations, ensuring timely detection, analysis, escalation, and response to security incidents
Manage the documentation, maintenance, and regular testing of SOC processes, playbooks, and incident response procedures
Manage resource allocation, shift schedules, and escalation protocols to maintain 24/7 coverage as required in coordination with the MSSP
Oversee threat intelligence gathering, analysis, and integration into SOC operations
Coordinate investigation, containment, eradication, and recovery activities from security incidents, working with IT, legal, compliance, and business units as needed
Lead post-incident reviews and facilitate a root cause and lessons learned session, which integrates changes into SOC processes
Evaluate, assist in selection, and implement SOC technologies (Security Information and Event Management [SIEM], Security Orchestration, Automation, and Response [SOAR], Endpoint Detection Response [EDR], threat intelligence platforms) to enhance detection and response capabilities
Identify opportunities for automation and process optimization, and implement automation to improve efficiency by reducing response times
Stay current with emerging threats, trends, and leading practices in security operations
Ensure SOC operations comply with relevant regulatory, legal, and industry requirements
Prepare and present regular reports to executive leadership on SOC performance, threat landscape, and risk posture
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in information security, computer science, or related field; a master's degree is preferred
Deep understanding of Security Operations Center (SOC) technologies, incident response, threat intelligence, and security frameworks (e.g., PCI-DSS, GDPR, ISO 27001, NIST CSF, SOC-2, etc.)
Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills
Has experience effectively leading a follow-the-sun incident response/management model
Minimum of 1 relevant certification, such as CISSP, CISM, GIAC, or equivalent
At least 4 years of experience liaising with a cybersecurity Managed Security Services Provider (MSSP)
8+ years of experience in security operations, with at least 3 years in a leadership or management role
Preferred
a master's degree is preferred
Benefits
Very competitive compensation
Generous Paid Time Off (25 PTO days)
8 Hours Annually Volunteer Time Off (VTO)
We offer a comprehensive medical, dental and Wellness Program
12 weeks paid parental leave
An infrastructure that allows flexible working arrangements
Formal and informal reward, recognition and acknowledgement programs
Lots of fun and engaging employee development events
Company
Aven Hospitality
Aven Hospitality, formerly Sabre Hospitality Solutions, is an independent global technology and SaaS leader in the hospitality industry, powering how hotels sell, distribute, and deliver guest experiences.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageCompany data provided by crunchbase