IT Cybersecurity Manager

We are seeking a hands-on cybersecurity leader to lead the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of our cybersecurity program. This role is responsible for protecting the organization’s systems, networks, applications, cloud infrastructure, and data assets through effective security operations, detection, and response.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader who works alongside the team, leading incident response, improving detection capabilities, and driving measurable operational outcomes. This role also includes leadership of a small team and ownership of key external partners such as SOC/MSSP providers and security vendors.

Exposure to or experience with AI-assisted security operations is strongly preferred, particularly in improving alert triage, investigation, automation, and response effectiveness.

At UHM, we understand diversity comes in many different forms. It’s our commitment to improve inclusion in the workplace through programs and policies that establish a positive and inclusive environment where every Partner, regardless of their background, can grow and excel. We value diversity, educate on equity, and create inclusive partner opportunities to ensure that you know #UBelongAtUHM!

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and actively participate in incident response, threat investigations, and escalations.
• Oversee and improve security operations and SOC capabilities (internal and outsourced).
• Drive detection engineering, threat hunting, and response playbooks.
• Leverage AI-assisted tooling to improve alert triage, investigation speed, and response consistency.
• Define and execute a practical cybersecurity roadmap aligned to business risk
• Identify opportunities to automate SOC workflows using AI or agent-based capabilities.
• Establish and maintain security controls across cloud, infrastructure, and applications.
• Lead vulnerability management, system hardening, and endpoint/network security initiatives.
• Implement and maintain identity and access management controls.
• Work directly within security tools and platforms (SIEM, endpoint, identity, cloud security).
• Lead, mentor, and develop a small team of analysts, engineers, and interns.
• Manage relationships with SOC/MSSP providers, vendors, and third-party assessors.
• Optimize vendor performance and security spend.
• Partner closely with IT, infrastructure, and engineering teams.
• Support audit and compliance activities as needed.
• Track operational metrics and continuously improve security effectiveness.
• Leverage and experiment with AI tools to improve operational efficiency and reduce manual effort.
• Evaluate AI outputs and ensure appropriate human oversight is maintained.