Cybersecurity Operations Lead, Saronic
+ Equity & performance-based bonuses
Unmanned vehicles for maritime security
Job no longer available
Unmanned vehicles for maritime security
501-1000 employees
Job no longer available
+ Equity & performance-based bonuses
501-1000 employees
Company mission
To redefine maritime superiority.
Role
Who you are
- Saronic is seeking a talented and organized Cybersecurity Operations Lead (SecOps Lead)
- Bachelor's degree in IT, Security or equivalent experience
- 5+ years experience in security operations management, preferably in the technology or defense industry
- Strong time management skills, with the ability to multitask and meet tight deadlines
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including experience engaging with executive leadership
- Attention to detail and a commitment to quality
- Proficiency in security operations software and tools
- Familiarity with Department of Defense (DoD) or military industry projects is preferred
- Knowledge of autonomous systems or maritime technology is preferred
What the job involves
- This role is responsible for leading the cybersecurity team in protecting the organization's networks, systems, and data from potential threats
- This role involves managing incident response efforts, overseeing security monitoring, and ensuring compliance with cybersecurity frameworks
- The SecOps lead will work closely with other departments to ensure a robust cybersecurity posture while managing emerging threats and vulnerabilities
- As the SecOps Lead for Security, you will play a critical role in protecting Saronic from and mitigating risks to our groundbreaking autonomous surface vessel technology
- Lead and manage the day-to-day activities of the cybersecurity operations team, ensuring round-the-clock security monitoring and response
- Maintain an updated cybersecurity operations plan that outlines protocols for detecting, responding to, and recovering from security incidents
- Oversee the deployment and management of security tools such as firewalls, SIEM systems, endpoint protection, and other threat detection systems
- Develop and implement incident response policy and coordinate the investigation of cybersecurity incidents, ensuring swift remediation and reporting
- Continuously monitor for threats using tools such as SIEM and threat intelligence platforms
- Lead post-incident reviews and lessons learned sessions, and ensure adjustments are made to processes and technologies to prevent future incidents
- Ensure continuous monitoring of network traffic, system logs, and application activities to identify anomalous behavior or security breaches
- Conduct regular vulnerability assessments and penetration testing to identify weaknesses in the system
- Implement remediation plans and work with IT teams to patch vulnerabilities and secure systems
- Ensure the organization's cybersecurity operations comply with regulatory requirements and industry standards (e.g., NIST 800-171, CMMC, ISO 27001)
- Collaborate with the compliance team to ensure all security policies and procedures align with data privacy laws and security frameworks
- Assist in internal and external audits, ensuring any findings are resolved quickly and appropriately
- Develop and lead employee cybersecurity training and awareness programs to educate staff on recognizing threats such as phishing, social engineering, and insider risks
- Train and mentor cybersecurity operations team members, fostering continuous learning and development
- Conduct tabletop exercises and simulations to test the organization’s incident response readiness
- Oversee the implementation and optimization of cybersecurity tools and technologies, ensuring they provide effective protection
- Evaluate emerging cybersecurity technologies and make recommendations for improving the company’s security stack
- Collaborate with IT teams to ensure that new software or hardware deployments meet the organization’s security standards
- Act as the primary point of contact during security incidents, collaborating with other departments such as IT, legal, and compliance to contain and resolve incidents
- Liaise with external security providers and vendors to maintain service levels and ensure the effectiveness of outsourced security solutions
- Foster relationships with law enforcement and cybersecurity agencies for threat intelligence sharing and support during incidents
- Assist in the development of long-term cybersecurity strategies in alignment with the organization’s business goals
- Provide regular reports and briefings to senior management on the state of cybersecurity operations, emerging threats, and incident response activities
- Support the development of the cybersecurity budget and ensure that resources are allocated effectively
- Work closely with cross-functional teams, including IT, sales, engineering, and product development, to ensure alignment on objectives and messaging
Our take
Unmanned surface vehicles (USVs) are vehicles which operate at the surface of the water without a crew and can be used in oceanography and environmental monitoring, as well as for cargo transport or military applications. Saronic is a company developing USVs to have enhanced awareness and improved survivability, to be employed in maritime security.
Saronic's vehicles are designed to be smarter than previous models, with capabilities including adaptive path planning, multichannel communication, and the ability to better identify and track targets through a combination of passive sensors and advanced algorithms.
Saronic is clearly charting an ambitious course for the future of maritime innovation too. Through its strategic partnership with NVIDIA, the company has embedded cutting-edge AI and edge computing directly onto its autonomous vessels. By combining Saronic's shipbuilding and autonomy expertise with NVIDIA's advanced computing, the company is delivering smarter platform while modernizing US shipbuilding for the era of autonomy. With this momentum, Saronic should be able to scale its next-generation maritime solutions and lead the transformation of a critical industry.
Kirsty
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Company
Funding (last 2 of 4 rounds)
Feb 2025
$600m
SERIES C
Jul 2024
$175m
SERIES B
Total funding: $845m
Company HQ
South Manchaca, Austin, TX
Leadership
Dino Mavrookas
(Co-Founder & CEO)Board Member of the Navy SEAL Foundation, and former Entrepreneur In Residence at 8VC. Spent 11 years as a Chief Petty Officer in the US Navy, from 2004 to 2015.
Rob Lehman
(Co-Founder & CCO)Founder of 9 Line Solutions, who is also a Communications Officer in the US Marine Corps. Previously the Chair and CEO of Temeku Technologies.
Vibhav Altekar
(Co-Founder & CTO)Former Advisor and Angel Investor for Standard Metrics and Chef Robotics. Spent 4 years working in Machine Learning at Anduril Industries.
Doug Lambert
(Co-Founder & COO)Former VP of Engineering at Terradepth. Before that, worked at Liquid Robotics for a total 8 years, ultimately as Head of Engineering.
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