IT Security Team Lead
Security
We are seeking a dynamic and experienced hands-on IT Security Team Leader to join our security team. The ideal candidate will be fearless in tackling challenges, have a proven track record of finding the right solutions, and possess extensive experience with the zero-trust security model.
As the Security Team Leader, you will play a crucial role in directly overseeing and executing the technical implementation of security initiatives. This position requires you to be deeply involved in hands-on tasks, dedicating approximately 80% of your time to actively working alongside your team to protect our organization's digital assets.
You must have an A-Z mindset: identifying the right solution, building a secure architecture, implementing it effectively, and then continuously optimizing.
This role offers a unique opportunity to lead a talented multi-national security team and shape the future of our organization's security strategy. If you are passionate about IT security, thrive in a dynamic environment, and are not afraid to "move rocks," we would love to hear from you.
Please note that this is a hybrid position of 3 days/week in our NYC office.
About The Role
We are seeking a dynamic and experienced hands-on IT Security Team Leader to join our security team. The ideal candidate will be fearless in tackling challenges, have a proven track record of finding the right solutions, and possess extensive experience with the zero-trust security model.
As the Security Team Leader, you will play a crucial role in directly overseeing and executing the technical implementation of security initiatives. This position requires you to be deeply involved in hands-on tasks, dedicating approximately 80% of your time to actively working alongside your team to protect our organization's digital assets.
You must have an A-Z mindset: identifying the right solution, building a secure architecture, implementing it effectively, and then continuously optimizing.
This role offers a unique opportunity to lead a talented multi-national security team and shape the future of our organization's security strategy. If you are passionate about IT security, thrive in a dynamic environment, and are not afraid to "move rocks," we would love to hear from you.
Please note that this is a hybrid position of 3 days/week in our NYC office.
- Lead and manage the IT security team, providing guidance, mentorship, and performance evaluations.
- Develop and implement comprehensive security strategies, with a strong emphasis on the zero-trust model.
- Conduct regular security assessments, audits, and risk analyses to identify and mitigate vulnerabilities.
- Oversee the configuration, deployment, and management of security tools and technologies. With a “push everything to the edge” mindset
- Collaborate with other departments to ensure security policies are understood and adhered to across the organization.
- Stay abreast of the latest security trends, threats, and technologies to continuously enhance security posture.
- Respond to security incidents, leading investigations, and implementing corrective actions.
- Foster a culture of security awareness and education within the organization.
- Identify the right security solutions, design and build secure architectures, and implement them from start to finish.
- Hands-on deployment, management, configuration, optimization, and maintenance.
- Maintain and improve security policies and measures for the protection of computer systems, networks, and information security systems continuously
- On-going maintenance of corporate security products in the organization, Leveraging our security tools and protocols and always looking to improve (edited)
- Responsibility for high standard policy, control & health of our security systems like DLP, EDR, Mail relay, OKTA, ZTNA, Least privilege\, etc.
- Escalation contact for cyber security sophisticated security incidents
- Find cost-effective solutions to cybersecurity problems
- Develop best practices and IT security standards for the organization.
Your Experience & Skills
- 4+ years of experience in IT security, with at least 3 years in a leadership role.
- In-depth knowledge and experience with the zero trust security model.
- Proficient in security tools and technologies, including firewalls, intrusion detection systems, SIEM, and endpoint protection
- Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to think critically under pressure.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams.
- Security certifications – CISSP, CISA, CISM -advantage.
- The position requires being on-call
Please note that this is a hybrid position of 3 days/week in our NYC office.
For New York City-based hires only: Compensation Range: $170,000 - $220,000 base salary, subject to standard withholding and applicable taxes. In addition to base salary, the role includes opportunity to receive and/or earn a discretionary bonus and/or equity based on Company’s plans and in accordance with Company’s policies. Compensation finally awarded to the candidate will be commensurate with the candidate’s skills and experience. Compensation ranges for candidates in locations outside of New York City may differ based on the cost of labor and such additional factors for such other locations.
We believe in equal opportunity.
monday.com is an equal opportunity employer and bans discrimination and harassment of any kind. monday.com is committed to the standard of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to creating and maintaining a workplace free of discrimination and harassment.
All qualified applicants will be considered for employment regardless of any personal characteristic. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply, regardless of their race, religion, national origin, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, family or parental status, physical or mental disability or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where monday.com operates.
monday.com is committed to working with and providing access and reasonable accommodation to applicants with any disabilities. If you think you may require accommodation for any part of the recruitment process, please send a request to accommodations@monday.com.
All requests for accommodation are treated confidentially , as practical and permitted by law.
monday.com is an equal opportunity employer and bans discrimination and harassment of any kind. monday.com is committed to the standard of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to creating and maintaining a workplace free of discrimination and harassment.
All qualified applicants will be considered for employment regardless of any personal characteristic. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply, regardless of their race, religion, national origin, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, family or parental status, physical or mental disability or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where monday.com operates.
monday.com is committed to working with and providing access and reasonable accommodation to applicants with any disabilities. If you think you may require accommodation for any part of the recruitment process, please send a request to accommodations@monday.com.
All requests for accommodation are treated confidentially , as practical and permitted by law.
Meet the Security team
We are responsible for providing our customers, employees, and management with best-in-class security in order to promote our business goals and company growth.
