What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cyber Defense Manager position at Rotary International?
Job Title: Cyber Defense Manager
Area: Information Technology
Reports to: Information Security Officer
This position is designated as Hybrid - Fully Flexible and expected to work from our World Headquarters office once per month to several times a week. The specific days in the office are determined by managers based on business requirements. Rotary is under the jurisdiction of Illinois employment laws; we require all employees to live within reasonable daily commuting distance to Evanston.
Organization Overview
Rotary is a membership organization that unites people from all continents and cultures who take action to deliver real, long-term solutions to pressing issues facing our communities and the world. Each year, Rotary members expand their networks, build lasting relationships, and invest more than $300 million and 16 million volunteer hours to improve lives and create positive change in the world. In exchange for hard work and dedication in support of Rotary’s clubs, members and other participants, and their humanitarian service projects, our employees receive competitive salaries, flexible schedules, comprehensive benefits, and job enrichment. To learn more, visit http://www.rotary.org.
Rotary’s Commitment to Belonging (DEI)
At Rotary, we celebrate diversity and foster an inclusive environment where all employees are valued and empowered. We are dedicated to creating equitable opportunities and supporting the growth and well-being of our team. Join us in building a world where everyone can unite, take action, and create lasting change.
General Overview
The Cyber Defense Manager will play a critical role in managing and advancing our organization’s cybersecurity posture. This position is responsible for overseeing third-party Managed Detection and Response (MDR) services, ensuring comprehensive log capture within the Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) system, and developing a robust metrics program. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented with strong analytical skills, able to maintain up-to-date documentation and procedures for our cyber defense framework. This role will not have direct reports but requires effective collaboration with internal and external teams to achieve security objectives.
You Will Have
Third- Party MDR (Managed Detection and Response) Management
Area: Information Technology
Reports to: Information Security Officer
This position is designated as Hybrid - Fully Flexible and expected to work from our World Headquarters office once per month to several times a week. The specific days in the office are determined by managers based on business requirements. Rotary is under the jurisdiction of Illinois employment laws; we require all employees to live within reasonable daily commuting distance to Evanston.
Organization Overview
Rotary is a membership organization that unites people from all continents and cultures who take action to deliver real, long-term solutions to pressing issues facing our communities and the world. Each year, Rotary members expand their networks, build lasting relationships, and invest more than $300 million and 16 million volunteer hours to improve lives and create positive change in the world. In exchange for hard work and dedication in support of Rotary’s clubs, members and other participants, and their humanitarian service projects, our employees receive competitive salaries, flexible schedules, comprehensive benefits, and job enrichment. To learn more, visit http://www.rotary.org.
Rotary’s Commitment to Belonging (DEI)
At Rotary, we celebrate diversity and foster an inclusive environment where all employees are valued and empowered. We are dedicated to creating equitable opportunities and supporting the growth and well-being of our team. Join us in building a world where everyone can unite, take action, and create lasting change.
General Overview
The Cyber Defense Manager will play a critical role in managing and advancing our organization’s cybersecurity posture. This position is responsible for overseeing third-party Managed Detection and Response (MDR) services, ensuring comprehensive log capture within the Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) system, and developing a robust metrics program. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented with strong analytical skills, able to maintain up-to-date documentation and procedures for our cyber defense framework. This role will not have direct reports but requires effective collaboration with internal and external teams to achieve security objectives.
You Will Have
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Security, or a related field preferred.
- Security certification is not required but preferred.
- Security related certifications preferred
- 5 years of experience in IT and application architecture and security technologies
- Good understanding of Threat and Vulnerability Management, SIEM, EDR, DLP, and PKI
- Ability to collaborate with experienced and innovative leaders who share a clear vision and a track record of success
- The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience and a good understanding of security in data centers and in the cloud across networked infrastructure, application, and data.
- Ability to communicate with different levels of management and technical expertise.
Third- Party MDR (Managed Detection and Response) Management
- Serve as the primary liaison with the third-party MDR provider to ensure alignment with organizational security needs.
- Conduct regular performance reviews and maintain documentation of MDR activities and resolutions
- Ensure critical systems generate logs ingested by the SIEM with complete and timely data
- Collaborate with technology teams to address logging gaps and ensure comprehensive visibility across environments
- Maintain and update documentation for cyber defense processes, ensuring alignment with standards and best practices
- Collaborate with teams to create clear and accessible playbooks for incident scenarios.
- Implement dashboards and produce regular reports to inform leadership of trends and resource needs.
- Continually refine metrics to adapt to changing security priorities.
- Identify and implement improvements to cybersecurity processes through automation and streamlined workflows.
- Support the SIRT lead in incident analysis and documentation of action items.
- Collaboration: Builds partnerships and works jointly with others to meet shared objectives.
- Accountability: Have a clear sense of ownership and take personal responsibility for actions.
- Adaptability: Respond to changes willingly and recognize when to adjust based on the situation
- $144,000 - $160,000
- Generous medical, dental, and vision benefits package
- Progressive 401k matching contributions
- Above market and generous paid time off package
- Tuition reimbursement
- Professional development opportunities
- On-site cafeteria and coffee bar with special pricing for Rotary employees
- Flextime-several different work schedules to choose from
- Close to CTA, Metra, a variety of stores, and many food options
- Rotary does not provide VISA sponsorship or relocation assistance
Salary : $144,000 - $160,000