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Envista Security Operations & Engineering Lead (Brea, CA)

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Brea, CA

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Job Details

$156,400 - $191,200 a year

Benefits

Paid holidays
Disability insurance
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
401(k) matching

Qualifications

Security team coordination
Managing IT teams
Public Cloud
Internal investigations
Information & network security team management
Cloud security best practices implementation
Managing engineering teams
IT monitoring tools
Log analysis tools
Cybersecurity investigations
SaaS
Cloud monitoring
Project stakeholder communication
Stakeholder relationship building
Stakeholder management
IT security monitoring

Full Job Description

United States of America, California, Brea

R5026845

United States of America

Information Technology

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

This position is based on‑site and requires four days per week in the Brea office to support collaboration and business needs.

We are seeking a strategic and hands-on Security Operations and Engineering Lead to drive enterprise cybersecurity operations, detection engineering, incident response, and security platform capabilities.

This leader owns the SOC, incident response program, detection lifecycle, and security tooling ecosystem, and is responsible for building scalable, threat-informed, and measurable security operations.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Security Operations Leadership

Lead enterprise security operations including monitoring, triage, investigation, escalation, and response
Oversee SOC and MSSP/MDR partnerships including SLAs, alert quality, escalation paths, and performance metrics
Establish 24x7 monitoring aligned to enterprise risk
Define KPIs/KRIs including MTTD, MTTR, alert fidelity, detection coverage, and response effectiveness

Security Engineering & Platform Management

Lead lifecycle management of SIEM, SOAR, EDR/XDR, CSPM, DLP, identity security, and cloud security platforms
Drive automation across triage, enrichment, containment, and reporting workflows
Define enterprise logging and telemetry strategy including onboarding, parsing, normalization, retention, and coverage standards
Ensure tools are integrated, cost-effective, and aligned to risk priorities

Incident Response & Threat Management

Own incident response program including playbooks, exercises, breach workflows, and communications
Lead major incidents through containment, eradication, recovery, and root cause analysis
Ensure post-incident reviews drive durable control improvements
Coordinate with Legal, Privacy, HR, IT, and Communications

Detection Engineering & Monitoring

Build detection engineering lifecycle: hypothesis development testing tuning deployment validation retirement
Develop behavior-based and threat-informed detections aligned to MITRE ATT&CK
Expand monitoring across endpoint, identity, cloud, SaaS, network, and critical applications
Identify and close detection gaps via red team, pentest, and vulnerability insights

Exposure & Control Operations

Support exposure management, asset inventory visibility, and attack surface monitoring
Drive continuous control monitoring and validation of key security controls
Improve vulnerability remediation workflows and risk reduction outcomes

Leadership & Stakeholder Management

Build and lead high-performing security operations and engineering teams
Establish clear roles, operating model, and accountability
Provide executive reporting on threats, incidents, control gaps, and maturity
Partner with GRC, Audit, IT, Architecture, and business leadership

Job requirements

Bachelor's degree in Information Security, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Systems, Business, Engineering, or a related fields OR equivalent industry experience, military service, professional certifications, and demonstrated leadership experience are valued equally.
7+ years of experience in cybersecurity, security operations, detection engineering, incident response, or security engineering.
5+ years leading security operations, engineering, SOC, or incident response teams.
Experience operating security capabilities across cloud, SaaS, endpoint, identity, and enterprise environments.
Experience managing MSSP, MDR, SOC-as-a-Service, or strategic security service providers.
Hands-on experience with SIEM platforms (Microsoft Sentinel, Splunk, QRadar, Chronicle, etc.)
Experience in Azure, AWS, or GCP environments.
Understanding of Zero Trust security principles and modern detection strategies.
Ability to communicate technical risks to executive leadership and business stakeholders.
Experience coordinating investigations across security, IT, legal, privacy, HR, and executive stakeholders.

PREFERRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:

10+ years of cybersecurity experience.
Experience building or transforming a SOC program.
Experience supporting a global or multi-business-unit environment.
Experience leading incident response for major cybersecurity events.
One or more of the following certifications: CISSP; CISM; CCSP; GIAC certifications (GCIH, GCIA, GCFA, GMON); Microsoft Security certifications; Splunk certifications; Microsoft Sentinel certifications; CrowdStrike certifications; AWS/Azure/GCP security certifications.

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Actual compensation packages take into account a wide range of factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to geographic location; skill sets; relevant education and certifications; depth of experience; performance; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed reasonable estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. At Envista, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. The total compensation package for this position may also include an annual performance bonus, medical/dental/vision benefits, 401K match, and/or other applicable compensation plans.

$156,400 - $191,200

Operating Company:

Corporate

Envista and its family of companies (Envista) will not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate. Envista will consider unsolicited referrals and/or resumes submitted by vendors such as search firms, staffing agencies, professional recruiters, fee-based referral services and recruiting agencies (Agency) to have been referred by the Agency free of charge and Envista will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt such unsolicited resumes. An Agency must obtain advance written approval from Envista's internal Talent Acquisition or Human Resources team to submit resumes, and then only in conjunction with a valid fully-executed contract approved by the Global Talent Acquisition leader and in response to a specific job opening. Envista will not pay a fee to any Agency that does not have such agreement and written approval in place.

Envista and all Envista Companies are equal opportunity employers that evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other characteristics protected by law. The “EEO is the Law” poster is available at: https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf

Corporate

Operating Company:

Corporate

Location:

United States of America, California, Brea

Date Posted:

July 27 , 2026

Req Number:

R5026845

Benefits

Caring for our employees and their families

Health & Wellbeing

We offer comprehensive programs designed to support the health and wellbeing of our employees and their families. From medical coverage to wellness resources, we prioritize helping our people thrive both physically and mentally.

Retirement & Financial Benefits

We are committed to supporting our employees’ financial wellbeing—today and in the future. Our competitive compensation and retirement or savings programs are designed to help employees build financial confidence at every stage of their careers.

Life & Disability Insurance

We provide benefits that help protect employees and their loved ones when it matters most. Depending on location, our life and disability programs offer valuable financial security and added peace of mind during unexpected life events.

Paid Time Off

We know that time away from work is essential for rest, balance, and personal priorities. Our paid time off, holidays, and leave programs are designed to give employees the flexibility to recharge and take care of what matters most.

Learning & Career Development

We believe in investing in our people. Through learning opportunities, development programs, and career growth pathways, we empower employees to build meaningful careers and continue growing with us.

Our hiring process

At Envista, we’re committed to helping you feel conﬁdent and prepared every step of the way. Our interview guide will walk you through what to expect, how to showcase your strengths, and how you can make an impact by helping us champion dental professionals and improve lives.

1. Application Review

After you apply, our team will review your experience and qualifications. If your background aligns with the role, a recruiter will reach out to discuss the opportunity and next steps.

2. Interviews

You’ll meet with members of the hiring team to learn more about the role and share your experience. Depending on the position, this may include multiple conversations focused on your skills, experience, and how you can make an impact.

3. Offer Decision

If selected, you’ll receive an offer outlining compensation, benefits, and other details. Our team will guide you through the process and answer any questions to help you make an informed decision.

4. Onboarding

Once you join, we’ll support your transition with onboarding resources and guidance to help you get started and feel connected from day one.

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