Senior Manager - IT Security

Arista Networks
Austin
Workplace: HybridFull timeUSD 152,000 - 198,000 annuallyFunction: Solutions Engineering & Sales EngineeringExperience: 15+ yearsEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Leadership","Communication","Analytical thinking","Problem-solving","Risk management"]

Lead the IT Security team and partner with the CISO and senior leaders to develop and execute the company’s cybersecurity strategy aligned to business objectives and regulatory requirements. Oversee security risk identification, mitigation plans, and the implementation/maintenance of tools such as firewalls, intrusion detection systems, vulnerability scanners, and SIEM. Own incident response planning, incident investigation, post-incident improvements, audits, and risk management frameworks with KPI reporting.

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Arista Networks
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Senior Manager - IT Security

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Job Summary

Lead the IT Security team and partner with the CISO and senior leaders to develop and execute the company’s cybersecurity strategy aligned to business objectives and regulatory requirements. Oversee security risk identification, mitigation plans, and the implementation/maintenance of tools such as firewalls, intrusion detection systems, vulnerability scanners, and SIEM. Own incident response planning, incident investigation, post-incident improvements, audits, and risk management frameworks with KPI reporting.
Location: Austin
Workplace: Hybrid
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Solutions Engineering & Sales Engineering
Seniority: Sr. Manager level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Provide strategic and operational leadership to the IT security team, fostering continuous improvement, mentoring, and stakeholder alignment.
  • •Develop and execute the cybersecurity strategy with the CISO to meet business objectives and regulatory requirements.
  • •Identify, assess, and prioritize security risks, implement mitigation plans, and oversee security controls.
  • •Oversee incident response plans, lead significant incident investigations and resolutions, and conduct post-incident reviews.
  • •Ensure compliance via security audits and assessments, maintain risk management frameworks, and report KPIs and operational metrics.

Pay and Benefits

Salary: USD 152,000 - 198,000 annually
Perks:MedicalDentalVisionWellness StipendTax SavingsIncome Protection

Key Requirements

  • •Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field; a master’s in Cybersecurity or related field is preferred.
  • •Minimum of 15 years of IT security experience, including at least 5 years in a leadership capacity.
  • •Proven track record of developing and implementing security strategies and programs.
  • •Strong understanding of security technologies, tools, and best practices, including incident response and management.
  • •Familiarity with relevant security standards, regulations, and policies; CISSP or CISM certifications are preferred.
Experience:15+ yearsIT securityCybersecurityIncident responseRisk managementCompliance
Education:Bachelor's in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field
Skills:LeadershipCommunicationAnalytical thinkingProblem-solvingRisk management
Certifications:CISSPCISM
Languages:English
Tech Stack:FirewallsIntrusion detection systemsVulnerability scannersSecurity information and event management (SIEM)SIEM

Company Brief

Arista Networks
Designs and sells high-performance cloud networking hardware and software for large-scale data centers and enterprise environments, including switches, routers, and network operating systems focused on programmability, telemetry, and low-latency networking.
Industry: Networking Equipment
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 1B+
Growth: Public Company
Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)
Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed
Headquarters: Santa Clara, United States
Founded: 2004
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