Overview
Senior manager overseeing multiple security functions or teams, contributing to strategy, managing larger budgets, and ensuring overall operational security effectiveness, often reporting to the CISO.
Responsibilities
- Oversee multiple security teams or functions
- contribute to security strategy development
- manage larger budgets
- interface with other IT and business directors
- responsible for overall operational security effectiveness
- report to CISO or senior IT leadership
Required Skills
- Strategic thinking
- strong leadership
- multiple domain security knowledge
- budget management
- cross-functional collaboration
- risk management principles
- communication with senior leadership
Salary Expectations
$140,000 - $220,000+ USD
Relevant Certifications
Common Career Pathway
Senior management role, typically requires experience as a Security Manager or senior architect/engineer with demonstrated leadership capabilities. Reports higher than a Security Manager.
Learning Roadmap
Experience as Security Manager -> Develop strategic planning skills -> Deepen risk management knowledge -> Cross-functional leadership -> Advanced budget/resource management -> CISM/CRISC.