Cyber Security Manager

Genesis10 is currently seeking a Technical Cyber Security Manager for a direct hire position with a National Retail Chain located in Cedar Park, TX. We are seeking a high-caliber Technical Cyber Security Manager to serve as the primary authority for security architecture, engineering and enforcement. This is a hands-on, technical leadership role, actively engaged in the work as a player-coach, leading a security team while remaining deeply technical. The ideal candidate approaches security as an engineering discipline, leveraging code, automation, and deep architectural expertise to solve complex challenges. Responsibilities: Define and implement security architectures across a complex environment involving legacy on-prem data centers and modern multi-cloud (AWS/Azure) footprints Establish guardrails for the secure deployment of AI/ML models, including securing RAG pipelines, managing API security for LLMs, and monitoring for adversarial attacks Lead and participate in hands-on threat hunting, incident response, and vulnerability remediation Build and maintain CI/CD security gates, infrastructure-as-code (IaC) scanning, and automated compliance monitoring Ensure architectural integrity and prevent drift by providing clear technical direction and guidance to teams Balance long-term sustainability with near-term delivery by guiding decisions on technical debt, tooling, and security priorities Translate complex technical issues into clear, actionable business risks for non-technical stakeholders Lead and develop a high-performing security team, fostering a culture of continuous learning and technical excellence Requirements: Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or relevant field; or equivalent combination of education and/or experience 8 years direct cybersecurity experience, with deep technical expertise and a demonstrated "hands-on-keyboard" approach 5 years of leadership experience Experience with the MITRE ATT&CK framework Expert-level knowledge of Cloud-Native Security (CNAPP) with ability to manually audit complex Kubernetes clusters or debug cross-account IAM role assumption issues Deep understanding of Windows/Linux boot process, memory protection, and securing legacy protocols (SMB, Kerberos) Hands-on experience with PKI management Advanced proficiency in Python and Go with ability to build custom security tooling Ability to evaluate the security of Python-based AI orchestration frameworks like LangChain or AutoGPT Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong relationships and influence stakeholders at all levels Desired skills: CISSP, CISM or deep technical certifications such as OSCP, AWS Certified Security or Google Professional Cloud Security Engineer Pay range: $120,000 - $215,000 per year Only candidates available and ready to work directly as Genesis10 employees will be considered for this position. If you have the described qualifications and are interested in this exciting opportunity, please apply! Ranked a Top Staffing Firm in the U.S. by Staffing Industry Analysts for six consecutive years, Genesis10 puts thousands of consultants and employees to work across the United States every year in contract, contract-for-hire, and permanent placement roles. With more than 300 active clients, Genesis10 provides access to many of the Fortune 100 firms and a variety of mid-market organizations across the full spectrum of industry verticals. For contract roles, Genesis10 offers the benefits listed below. If this is a perm-placement opportunity, our recruiter can talk you through the unique benefits offered for that particular client. Benefits of Working with Genesis10: Access to hundreds of clients, most who have been working with Genesis10 for 5-20+ years. The opportunity to have a career-home in Genesis10; many of our consultants have been working exclusively with Genesis10 for years. Access to an experienced, caring recruiting team (more than 7 years of experience, on average.) Behavioral Health Platform Medical, Dental, Vision Health Savings Account Voluntary Hospital Indemnity (Critical Illness & Accident) Voluntary Term Life Insurance 401K Sick Pay (for applicable states/municipalities) Commuter Benefits (Dallas, NYC, SF, and Illinois) For multiple years running, Genesis10 has been recognized as a Top Staffing Firm in the U.S., as a Best Company for Work-Life Balance, as a Best Company for Career Growth, for Diversity, and for Leadership, amongst others. To learn more and to view all our available career opportunities, please visit us at our website. Genesis10 is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Candidates will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. #DIG10-NC