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MiniMed Security Operations Center Director in Northridge, California
We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 20 Mar 2026
At MiniMed, you can begin a lifelong career of exploration and innovation, while helping make a difference in the lives of people living with diabetes around the globe. You'll lead with purpose, breaking down barriers to innovation for a more connected, compassionate world.
About the Role
The Information Security Operations Director is responsible for supervising 24x7 cybersecurity operations and activities related to log analysis, incident response, threat hunting, use-case development, tuning, metrics, and security monitoring utilizing a wide array of security controls and toolsets. In addition, the Information Security Operations Director is responsible for developing, documenting, and administering processes, procedures, and guidelines in support of the duties and responsibilities of the team to enhance the capability of the cybersecurity operations program.
Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned.
Supervise the day-to-day running of the Security Operations Center
Develop and support strategic plans and projects to meet Security and SOC goals and objectives.
Drive strategy and projects that increase the overall growth and maturity of the cybersecurity operations program
Supervise and lead a team of cybersecurity professionals to include holding regular meetings to review initiatives, team goals and issues
Develop, document, and administer processes, procedures, and guidelines in support of the duties and responsibilities of the team to enhance the capability of the cybersecurity operations program
Responsible for collecting, analyzing, escalating, and responding to cyber security attacks using SIEM and EDR technologies
Drive and develop use-case and proactive alert maturity in SIEM
Develop reporting of Key Performance Indictors for Executive Oversight of threats and incidents, including incident response SLAs
Ensures that Service Level Agreements are defined, tracked and met
Required Knowledge and Experience: Requires a Bachelor's degree and minimum of 10 years of relevant experience with 7+ years of managerial experience, or advanced degree with a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience with 7+ years of managerial experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
CISSP Preferred
Demonstrated capability in leading IT Security transformational initiatives in complex, dynamic environments
Experience with information security control management tools such as e-mail security, endpoint security, network security.
Familiarity with cloud security best practices and cloud security monitoring tools.
Understanding and knowledge of security standards/frameworks such as NIST CSF, PCI DSS, CIS, OWASP etc.
Excellent collaboration and interpersonal skills. Must be able to communicate with all levels including influencing executive leadership.
Deep understanding of current and emerging IT Security technologies and practices, and how other enterprises are employing them
Strong hands-on experience with security in public cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP), Networking, Operating Systems, Software Development, IAM, Key Management, Encryption, SIEM, DLP and Endpoint Security.
Experience with SIEM technologies. Security tooling such as IPS/IDS, Firewalls, Web Application firewalls, network enumeration.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to explain technical concepts and technologies to business leaders, and business concepts to the IT Security workforce
The base salary range is applicable across the United States, excluding Puerto Rico and specific locations in California. The offered rate complies with federal and local regulations and may vary based on factors such as experience, certification/education, market conditions, and location. Compensation and benefits information pertains solely to candidates hired within the United States (local market compensation and benefits will apply for others).
Physical Job Requirements
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this position, but they are not an exhaustive list of all the required responsibilities and skills of this position.
The physical demands described within the Responsibilities section of this job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. For Office Roles: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to be independently mobile. The employee is also required to interact with a computer and communicate with peers and co-workers. Contact your manager or local HR to understand the Work Conditions and Physical requirements that may be specific to each role.
Benefits & Compensation
MiniMed offers a competitive salary and flexible benefits package
At MiniMed, we put people first. A commitment to our employees lives at the core of our values: We recognize their contributions. They share in the success they help create. We offer a wide range of benefits, resources, and competitive compensation plans designed to support you at every stage of your career and life.
Salary ranges for U.S (excl. PR) locations (USD):$172,000.00 - $258,000.00
This position is eligible for a short-term incentive called the Short Term Incentive (STI).This position is eligible for an annual long-term incentive plan.
At MiniMed, we are committed to supporting the well-being and financial security of our employees. Regular employees working 20 or more hours per week are eligible for a robust benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance, as well as access to a Health Savings Account, Healthcare Flexible Spending Account, life insurance, long-term disability leave, and a dependent daycare spending account. In addition, all regular employees enjoy incentive plans, a 401(k) plan with company match, short-term disability coverage, paid time off and holidays, participation in our Employee Stock Purchase Plan, and access to our Employee Assistance Program. Eligible employees may also benefit from our Non-qualified Retirement Plan Supplement and Capital Accumulation Plan, subject to IRS minimum earnings requirements. Please note that “regular employees” refers to those who are not temporary staff, such as interns, and some benefits may not apply to employees in Puerto Rico.
For further details about our comprehensive benefits, we encourage you to visit the link below.
MiniMed Benefits (http://myminimedbenefits.com) Overview
About MiniMed
MiniMed is a full-stack insulin delivery company dedicated to supporting people living with diabetes through every step of their journey — when and how they need it. For more than 40 years, we’ve been committed to redefining what’s possible: intelligent dosing systems designed for real life, predictive insights that stay a step ahead, and always on support when it’s needed most. At the heart of everything we do is a simple Mission: to make every day a better day for people with diabetes.
Learn more about our business, and our mission here (https://www.minimed.com/en-us/about-us/) .
It is the policy of MiniMed to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, familial status, membership or activity in a local human rights commission, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. In addition, MiniMed will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.
If you are applying to perform work for MiniMed in any position which will involve performing at least two (2) hours of work on average each week within the unincorporated areas of Los Angeles County, you can find here (http://www.minimed.com/en-us/la-county-legal-notice) a list of all material job duties of the specific job position which MiniMed reasonably believes that criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship potentially resulting in the withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment. MiniMed will consider for employment qualified job applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.