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The Senior Manager, Cybersecurity is responsible for leading the strategic execution of NETGEAR's defense-in-depth priorities for Corporate Security. This role oversees the Security Operations Center (SOC), Corporate IT Security functions, and overall cybersecurity posture to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of our corporate assets. The ideal candidate brings deep SOC operations expertise, hands-on experience applying AI to security operations, strong cross-functional leadership, and a data-driven approach to risk management.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Security Operations & Incident Response
• Lead the 24/7 SOC to ensure high-fidelity monitoring and rapid threat response across all corporate environments.
• Maintain the Incident Response (IR) plan and serve as Incident Commander during security breaches.
• Conduct regular tabletop exercises to validate team readiness and build operational capabilities.
• Oversee threat hunting and the development of custom detection logic for SIEM and EDR platforms.
• Manage SOC contractor team and existing team lead, providing guidance, oversight, and direction on daily operations.
Corporate & Enterprise IT Security
• Own the enterprise security function - ensuring all corporate assets, cloud services, and procured products are configured securely, monitored, and compliant with internal policy.
• Collaborate with IT to enforce secure configurations across platforms including Microsoft Teams, email, cloud services, and internal product deployments.
• Partner with IT on vulnerability remediation, patch management, Identity and Access Management (IAM), endpoint security, and network security architecture.
Continuous Improvement & AI-Driven Innovation
• Execute a multi-year security roadmap aligned with NETGEAR business goals, with AI integration as a core pillar.
• Leverage AI technologies and analytics to identify threat patterns, predict risk, and accelerate incident response.
• Drive adoption of automated security tooling to improve detection accuracy and reduce mean time to respond (MTTR).
Risk Management & Compliance
• Partner with GRC teams to ensure compliance with frameworks including SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, and HIPAA.
• Assist in conducting security assessments, penetration tests, and third-party risk reviews.
• Manage the security budget including vendor selection and tool rationalization.
• Maintain and test business continuity and disaster recovery plans for security operations.
Leadership & Stakeholder Management
• Mentor security team members with a focus on technical excellence and career development.
• Communicate security risks and program health clearly to executive leadership.
• Serve as the organization's subject matter expert for cybersecurity threats and information security.
• Partner with Legal, IT, and senior leadership to align security priorities with organizational goals.
QUALIFICATIONS
Required
• 8+ years of relevant cybersecurity or IT security experience, with at least 3-4 years in a management or lead role.
• Proven track record managing SOC operations and leading incident response efforts.
• Strong working knowledge of core security operations - threat detection, incident management, vulnerability management, and compliance.
• Hands-on experience securing cloud-native environments (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
• Deep knowledge of SIEM/SOAR platforms such as Splunk, Microsoft Sentinel, or Palo Alto XSOAR.
• Expertise in EDR/XDR technologies such as CrowdStrike or SentinelOne.
• Strong understanding of Zero Trust Architecture, SASE, and modern IAM protocols (SAML, OIDC).
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to lead through influence across IT, Legal, and business teams.
• Experience managing contractor teams and third-party vendor relationships in a security context.
Preferred
• Experience with vulnerability management tools such as Tenable, Qualys, or Wiz.
• Familiarity with AI-driven security analytics and automation tooling for threat detection and response.
• Background in program management and cross-functional security governance.
• Preferred certifications: CISSP, CISM, CCSP, CISA, or SANS/GIAC (GCIH, GCFA).
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, Cybersecurity, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
Company Statement/Values:
At NETGEAR, we are on a mission to unleash the full potential of connectivity with intelligent solutions that delight and protect. We turn ideas into innovative networking products that connect people, power businesses, and advance the way we live.
We're a performance-driven, talented and connected team that's committed to delivering world-class products for our customers. As a company, we value our employees as the most essential building blocks of our success. And as teammates, we commit to taking our work to the Next Gear by living our values: we Dare to Transform the future, Connect and Delight our customers, Communicate Courageously with each other and collaborate to Win It Together. You'll find our values woven through our processes, present in our decisions, and celebrated throughout our culture.
We strive to attract top talent and create a great workplace where people feel engaged, inspired, challenged, proud and respected. If you are creative, forward-thinking, passionate about technology and are looking for a rewarding career to make an impact, then you've got what it takes to succeed at NETGEAR. Join our network and help us shape the future of connectivity.
NETGEAR hires based on merit. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.