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Lead Cyber Defense Strategy

Optimum

Job Location:

Norwalk, CA - USA

Yearly Salary: USD 133661 - 219586

Posted: 29 September 2026 (3 days ago)

Application Deadline: 27 December 2026

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Are you looking to Optimize your life Start your exciting path to a rewarding career today!

We are Optimum a leader in the fast-paced world of connectivity and were seeking driven and enthusiastic professionals to join our team empower lives fuel businesses and drive innovation. Connectivity is no longer a luxury but a necessity. A career at Optimum means youll be enabling progress and enhancing lives by providing reliable high-speed connectivity solutions that keep the world connected. Our successes now and in the future are powered by our amazing product a commitment to our people and culture and the connections we make in our communities.

If you are resourceful collaborative and passionate about delivering consistent excellence Optimum is for you!

Job Summary

The Lead Cyber Defense Operations Strategy and Coordinationdrivesthe strategic direction and operational alignment of enterprise cyber defense capabilities. This role ensures coordinated execution acrossSecurityOperations Center (SOC) Incident Response Threat Intelligence and Vulnerability Management functions to reduce cyber risk and improve resilience.

Responsibilities

Define and evolve the cyber defense operations strategy roadmap and operating model
Coordinate priorities and execution across SOC IR Threat Intelligence Vulnerability Management and security engineering teams
Establish and lead oversight including operational reviews risk reviews and post-incident reviews
Drive development and standardization of playbooks runbooks escalation paths and response coordination protocols
Translate emerging threats into operational priorities detection use cases and control improvements
Develop and report KPIs/KRIs such as MTTT MTTR detection coverage and remediation SLA performance
Partner with Infrastructure IT Legal Privacy and business teams during incident response and readiness efforts
Lead improvement exercises and operational readiness drills (PTEs Table tops etc.) to strengthen crisis response
Identify process and tooling gaps and coordinate automation and operational improvement initiatives

Qualifications

Bachelors degree in Computer Science Engineering Information Technology or a related field or equivalent experience
8 years experience in Cyber Security or related field
Demonstrated experience in SOC incident response threat intelligence or vulnerability management leadership
Strong knowledge of cyber defense frameworks and standards (for example NIST CSF MITRE ATT&CK ISO 27001)
Proven ability to lead cross-functional programs and influence outcomes without direct authority
Strong written and verbal communication skills including executive-level reporting
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in large enterprise or regulated industry environments
Familiarity with SIEM SOAR EDR case management and vulnerability risk platforms
Relevant certifications such as CISSP CISM GIAC (GCIH/GCIA) or PMP

At Optimum every action and interaction we take part in is driven by our three Guiding Principles: Do Whats Right Drive One Optimum and Make It Happen. These arent just words they help us build trust create real community and embrace new ways of thinking. Our employees are empowered to do the right thing for our customers and co-workers and to recognize and reward these behaviors when we see them. Its all part of the bigger picture of Be The Difference where each employee knows they have the power to enact real change share new ideas and understand that learning never stop.

If you have the drive to succeed and are ready to embark on a thrilling career seize this opportunity today and join our winning team. Together well shape the future of connectivity.

All job descriptions and required skills qualifications and responsibilities for a particular position are subject to modification by the Company from time to time in the Companys discretion based on business necessity.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to recruiting hiring and promoting qualified people of all backgrounds regardless of gender race color creed national origin religion age marital status pregnancy physical or mental disability sexual orientation gender identity military or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal state or local law.

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Pay is competitive and based on a number of job-related factors including skills and experience. The starting pay rate/range at time of hire for this position in New York is $133661.00 - $219586.00 / year. For other locations please inquire with your recruiter. The rates/ranges provided herein are the anticipated pay at the time of hire and do not reflect future job opportunity.

We appreciate your interest in this opportunity. Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. Please note that at this time we do not provide visa sponsorship for employment.

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