Hiring: Manager, Cybersecurity Operations Company: Xeris Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Location: Chicago, IL Job Posted Time: 2026-09-10 10:58:20 Employment Type: Hybrid Target Skills & Keywords : Azure, Azure AD, IAM, Project Management, Risk Management, Root Cause Analysis, SIEM, SOC, SaaS About the job Experience: •5+ years of progressive cybersecurity experience with demonstrated leadership responsibility. Required Skills: •Lead the security operations function, including monitoring, triage, and response for alerts across Azure, Microsoft 365, Windows 365, endpoints, identity, email, and core SaaS applications. •Direct and coordinate Managed Detection and Response (MDR) and SOC partners, ensuring clear runbooks, effective SLAs, and high quality investigations and escalations. •Manage and coach the security operations team, partnering with Infrastructure, Applications, Legal, Compliance, and business leaders to embed security into day to day processes. •Establish a healthy check and balance between IT and cybersecurity so IT focuses on delivery and operations while cybersecurity independently governs, monitors, and enforces controls across the environment. •Develop, maintain, and continuously improve runbooks and standard operating procedures for common security events and operational tasks. •Oversee root cause analysis, basic forensics, and threat hunting activities across identity, email, endpoint, and cloud workloads. •Drive incident lifecycle management: tracking metrics, trends, remediation progress, and lessons learned for technology and business leadership. •Support protection of “crown jewel” assets through data classification, conditional access, and policy enforcement across Microsoft 365 and key business systems. Qualifications: •Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information systems, cybersecurity, or equivalent experience; 5+ years of progressive cybersecurity experience with demonstrated leadership responsibility. •Hands‑on experience with IAM, SIEM, and vulnerability management tools, ideally in a Microsoft‑centric environment (Azure AD/Entra ID, Microsoft 365, Defender suite). •In-depth knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks and controls (e.g., NIST CSF, ISO 27001, CIS) and their application in day‑to‑day operations and governance. •Proven ability to lead incident response, coordinate cross‑functional stakeholders, and communicate clearly with technical and non‑technical audiences. •Demonstrated skills in team leadership, collaboration, project management, and written and verbal communication; strong attention to detail and adaptability in a fast‑changing environment •This is a hybrid position based in Xeris’ Chicago office. A minimum of three days per week in the office is required. On-site requirement may change at management’s discretion. •Position may require periodic evening and weekend work, as necessary to fulfill obligations. Periodic overnight travel. •The anticipated base salary range for this position is $120,000 to $165,000. •Xeris Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (the “Company”) Compensation: •$120,000 - $165,000 / year Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!