Senior Security Operations Manager
Senior Security Operations Manager
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$ 176000 - 265000
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Job Description
Were in an unbelievably exciting area of tech and are fundamentally reshaping the data storage industry. Here you lead with innovative thinking grow along with us and join the smartest team in the industry.
This type of workwork that changes the worldis what the tech industry was founded on. So if youre ready to seize the endless opportunities and leave your mark come join us.
SHOULD YOU ACCEPT THIS CHALLENGE...
You will lead and evolve Pures Security Operations (SecOps) function for Attack Surface Management (ASM) integrating discovery detection secrets monitoring and posture governance into a single outcome-driven capability. Your mission: give the company a real-time risk-prioritized view of all internal and external exposures and reduce them measurably over time.
Youll lead the front line of exposure reduction from TLS misconfigs to orphaned assets misused credentials SaaS misconfigurations and risky behavior using modern detection Zero Trust enforcement and automation at scale.
ABOUT THE ROLE
As a senior people and technical leader you will sit at the intersection of Security Engineering Infrastructure Incident Response (CIDR) Cloud and SaaS App Owners. Youll define strategy lead execution and drive visibility across Pures hybrid environments.
Youll oversee a high-signal tooling stack (Tenable runZero CrowdStrike Obsidian Zscaler ArmorCode) ensure detection insights close posture gaps and partner with IR GRC IAM and Resilience to embed security across the enterprise.
Youll be accountable for metrics like asset coverage MTTD MTTC secrets MTTR and posture drift and for creating a repeatable system to track reduce and communicate risk effectively.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Lead the ASM function for Pure developing a unified view of risk across endpoints cloud SaaS and infrastructure
- Build lead and grow a team of engineers and analysts responsible for asset inventory secrets hygiene and vulnerability context
- Operate and continuously tune the ASM stack: runZero Tenable Obsidian CrowdStrike Zscaler ZIA/ZDX TruffleHog ArmorCode
- Integrate ASM data into Splunk SOAR and detection pipelines for real-time telemetry and automated response
- Partner with CIDR to enrich IR playbooks with ASM insights and detection triggers
- Prioritize vulnerability remediation based on exploitability business risk IAM context and threat intel
- Support remediation via SOAR or direct collaboration with Infra AppSec and SaaS owners
- Lead secret detection and hygiene enforcement in logs CI/CD pipelines and shared systems
- Maintain posture across SaaS apps like Google Workspace GitHub Salesforce Slack using Obsidian and CASB
- Monitor and enforce Zero Trust access controls and user behavior through Zscaler
- Own asset lifecycle governance drive tagging ownership mapping TLS hygiene and segmentation
- Develop KPIs that show measurable posture reduction and asset/control coverage
- Create dashboards and executive reporting that translates posture metrics into business language
- Participate in quarterly control health checks tabletop scenarios and red/purple team feedback reviews
- Influence product infrastructure and risk management through posture-driven findings
WHAT YOULL NEED TO BRING TO THIS ROLE
REQUIREMENTS
- 10 years in cybersecurity with 5 years in technical leadership or people management roles
- Demonstrated experience leading high-performing teams across security engineering posture and operations
- Deep expertise operating a security stack including:
- EDR (e.g. CrowdStrike)
- Vulnerability Management (e.g. )
- Asset Discovery (e.g. runZero)
- SSPM (e.g. Obsidian Security)
- SIEM (e.g. Splunk)
- SOAR (e.g. Cortex XSOAR Tines)
- Zero Trust & DLP/CASB (e.g. Zscaler ZIA ZDX)
- Hands-on experience remediating risks across Linux Windows macOS and cloud-native platforms (AWS Azure GCP)
- Strong scripting and automation skills (Python Bash PowerShell)
- Familiarity with frameworks like MITRE ATT&CK CIS Top 18 NIST 800-53 and mapping posture to controls
- Experience driving accountability across Infra Cloud Product Security IAM GRC and IR
- A bias for action and comfort working across ambiguity and multiple technical domains
- Excellent communicator with the ability to convert security telemetry into executive and engineering insights
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience in SaaS-first or cloud-native companies with fast-paced engineering
- Strong understanding of how posture management maps to compliance frameworks (SOC 2 PCI HIPAA)
- Certifications: CISSP GCIH OSCP AWS Security Specialty or equivalent
- Experience integrating ASM and telemetry into SOAR or automated IR workflows
- Exposure to modern security data modeling and dashboarding (ArmorCode Splunk or custom BI)
WHY YOULL LOVE WORKING HERE
- Direct Impact: Youll drive risk reduction that prevents real-world threats and protects customer trust
- Modern Tooling: Work with a fully integrated modern stack of ASM SSPM SOAR and detection systems
- Cross-Team Leadership: Influence critical workflows across Infra Detection IR IAM and Cloud
- Career Growth: Own a critical visible program and help shape the evolution of enterprise SecOps
We are primarily an in-office environment and therefore you will be expected to work from the Santa Clara CA office in compliance with Pures policies unless you are on PTO or work travel or other approved leave.
#LI-TH3 #LI-ONSITE
Salary ranges are determined based on role level and location. For positions open to candidates in multiple geographical locations the base salary range is reflective of the labor market across the applicable locations.
This role may be eligible for incentive pay and/or equity.
There is no application deadline and we accept applications on an ongoing basis until the job is filled.
The annual base salary range is:
$176000 - $265000 USD
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM US:
- Pure Innovation: We celebrate those who think critically like a challenge and aspire to be trailblazers.
- Pure Growth: We give you the space and support to grow along with us and to contribute to something meaningful. We have been Named Fortunes Best Large Workplaces in the Bay Area Fortunes Best Workplaces for Millennials and certified as a Great Place to Work!
- Pure Team: We build each other up and set aside ego for the greater good.
And because we understand the value of bringing your full and best self to work we offer a variety of perks to manage a healthy balance including flexible time off wellness resources and company-sponsored team events. Check out for more information.
ACCOMMODATIONS AND ACCESSIBILITY:
Candidates with disabilities may request accommodations for all aspects of our hiring process. For more on this contact us at if youre invited to an interview.
OUR COMMITMENT TO A STRONG AND INCLUSIVE TEAM:
Were forging a future where everyone finds their rightful place and where every voice matters. Where uniqueness isnt just accepted but embraced. Thats why we are committed to fostering the growth and development of every person cultivating a sense of community through our Employee Resource Groups and advocating for inclusive leadership.
Pure is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race religion color national origin sex (including pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions) sexual orientation gender gender identity gender expression transgender status sexual stereotypes age status as a protected veteran status as an individual with a disability or any other characteristic legally protected by the laws of the jurisdiction in which you are being considered for hire.
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full Time
