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Director of Security Operations (US-Remote) Jobs in Urbana-Champaign Area at CDK Global
Title: Director of Security Operations (US-Remote)
Company: CDK Global
Location: Urbana-Champaign Area
About UsCDK Global is a leading provider of cloud-based software to dealerships and Original Equipment Manufacturers (“OEMs”) across automotive and related industries. The Company’s cloud-based, software as a service (“SaaS”) platform enables dealerships to manage their end-to-end business operations including the acquisition, sale, financing, insuring, repair, and maintenance of vehicles. By automating and streamlining critical workflows, the integrated platform of modern solutions enables dealers to sell and service more vehicles by creating simple and convenient experiences for customers and improves their financial and operational performance.
The RoleTheDirector of Security Operationsis accountable for protecting enterprise assets through 24×7 security monitoring, incident detection, and response capabilities. This leader will build and mature the security operations function, oversee a team and drive continuous improvement of detection and response capabilities across cloud and on-premises environments. This individual will establish metrics, enhance automation, and partner with business stakeholders to reduce organizational risk.
TheDirector of Security Operationsis accountable for detecting security incidents in CDK systems through automated monitoring, response capabilities, and data-driven posture improvement. This leader will drive security automation initiatives, implement AI/ML-powered detection tools, and orchestrate automated incident response workflows to scale security operations effectively while reducing manual effort.
The role requires balancing strategic initiatives with day-to-day operational demands while ensuring compliance with industry regulations.
*This is a US-Remote based role*
Leadership & StrategyEssential Functions and Key Responsibilities:
Exemplify security principles and culture
Develop and execute the security operations strategy
Effectively partner across security, technology, and business teams
Lead the security operations team, manage security technology and services
Develop effective metrics and use them to drive meaningful improvements
Develop and provide relevant reports to executive leadership and customers
Threat And Incident Detection
Oversee the detection, investigation, and response to security incidents
Develop and manage adoption of security monitoring standards and guidelines
Drive continuous improvement in CDK’s detection capability using automation, threat and anomaly detection, coverage assurance, and external threat intelligence
Develop threat hunting and forensics practices within the team to further expand detection capabilities
Incident Response
Develop, exercise, test, and continuously improve the incident response plan
Develop incident response playbooks and drive response playbook automation, regularly test playbook effectiveness and drive improvement
Lead response to significant security incidents in accordance with the incident response plan, and effectively coordinate with internal and external parties
Assure plans/procedures/playbooks coverage for likely security incident scenarios
Assure 24x7x365 incident response coverage and escalation processes
Regularly update the list of likely security incident scenarios using external threat intelligence, collaboration with internal technology teams, and other data sources
Security Posture Improvement
Use offensive security techniques and exercises to identify security gaps and drive remediation
Regularly practice inc…
