Manager, Security Operations

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locations

Boston

time type

Full time

posted on

Posted Yesterday

job requisition id

R1480

Job Description Summary
For over forty years, HarbourVest has been home to a committed team of professionals with an entrepreneurial spirit and a desire to deliver impactful solutions to our clients and investing partners. As our global firm grows, we continue to add individuals who seek a collaborative, open-door culture that values diversity and innovative thinking.
In our collegial environment that’s marked by low turnover and high energy, you’ll be inspired to grow and thrive. Here, you will be encouraged to build on your strengths and acquire new skills and experiences.
We are committed to fostering an environment of inclusion that promotes mutual respect among all employees. Understanding and valuing these differences optimizes the potential of both the individual and the firm.
HarbourVest is an equal opportunity employer.
This position will be a hybrid work arrangement, which translates to 2-3 days minimum per week in the office.
As the Manager, Security Operations at HarbourVest Partners, this job role will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of security operations, including but not limited to, incident response, monitoring, threat detection, risk management, and governance. This role is essential in maintaining the security posture of our organization and ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations. You will manage a team of dedicated security analysts and collaborate with other teams to design and implement security strategies. This is a hands-on, technical manager position with room to grow for the right candidate.
The ideal candidate is someone who is:

Passionate about results, goal driven, outspoken, accountable, and collaborative
Able to drive business decisions using data and comfortable reporting on metrics
Familiar working at a company with a global presence spanning multiple time zones
Self-starter with demonstrable ability to work independently and prioritize tasks and time effectively
Lead high-visibility and critical security projects to support a dynamic business environment
Standout colleague who is both a mentor but also willing to be hands on
Open to a flexible work schedule outside normal business hours (24/7 support environment with on-call rotation)
What you will do:

Develop and implement a comprehensive cybersecurity strategy aligned with the organization's goals, industry regulations, and standard processes.
Lead and mentor a team of cybersecurity professionals, promoting a collaborative and productive work environment.
Identify, assess, and prioritize security risks, and develop strategies to mitigate these risks effectively.
Maintain an incident response plan and lead efforts to investigate, contain, and remediate security incidents.
Develop and deliver security awareness training and education programs to ensure employees are informed and vigilant regarding security standard methodologies.
Evaluate and handle security risks associated with third-party vendors and suppliers.
Ensure alignment with industry regulations, conduct regular compliance assessments, review vendor due diligence, and coordinate audit activities with external partners.
Evaluate and implement new platforms to align with the firm’s security posture.
Manage the security budget, ensuring efficient security measures are in place.
What you bring:

Demonstrable experience in the financial services industry, with a deep understanding of specific security challenges and regulatory requirements.
Proficiency with common Security tools: Anomaly detection (Darktrace), SIEM (Rapid7), NGAV (Crowdstrike), CASB (Netskope), CSPM (Wiz), App Whitelisting (Carbon Black), and Privileged Access Management (Delinea) solutions (5 years+)
Solid grasp of security frameworks including ISO 27001, NIST, and OWASP.
Experience planning, organizing, and advising security measures to protect assets, personnel, and property of the firm
Ability to operate at the tactical and strategic level, engaging with partners across the firm to ensure successful results
Familiarity with security standards, compliance frameworks, and regulations (e.g., NIST, CIS, GDPR, SEC)
Education Preferred

BS in Computer Science, Information Security, or equivalent work experience
Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), or other relevant security certifications preferred.
Experience

10+ years of experience in IT with 5+ focused on Security and 3+ years in management
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About Us

HarbourVest is an independent, global private markets firm with 40 years of experience and more than $112 billion of assets under management as of June 30, 2023. Our interwoven platform provides clients access to global primary funds, secondary transactions, direct co-investments, real assets and infrastructure, and private credit. Our strengths extend across strategies, enabled by our team of more than 1,150 employees, including more than 220 investment professionals across Asia, Europe, and the Americas. Across our private markets platform, our team has committed more than $58 billion to newly-formed funds, completed over $49 billion in secondary purchases, and invested over $35 billion in directly operating companies. We partner strategically and plan our offerings innovatively to provide our clients with access, insight, and global opportunities.

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