Cyber Operations Manager
Job details
General information
Entity
Safran is an international high-technology group, operating in the aviation (propulsion, equipment and interiors), defense and space markets. Its core purpose is to contribute to a safer, more sustainable world, where air transport is more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Safran has a global presence, with 100,000 employees and sales of 27.3 billion euros in 2024, and holds, alone or in partnership, world or regional leadership positions in its core markets.
Safran is in the 2nd place in the aerospace and defense industry in TIME magazine's "World's best companies 2024" ranking.
Reference number
2026-171449
Job details
Domain
Performance and Support
Job field / Job profile
IT - Cybersecurity expert
Job title
Cyber Operations Manager
Employment @type
Permanent
Professional category
Employees / Staff
Part time / Full time
Full-time
Job description
Position Summary
The Cyber Operations Manager is responsible for the day-to-day cybersecurity operational activities for Safran USA, covering both standard (non-regulated) IT environments and U.S. regulated environments.
This role reports directly to the Safran USA CISO and maintains a dotted-line functional relationship to the Safran Group Cyber Operations Manager to ensure alignment with Group cyber strategy, tooling, and operational standards-while preserving U.S. regulatory control and authority.
The role is structured around two distinct but integrated scopes of responsibility:
Cyber Operational Activities - Standard (Non-Regulated) Environments (~80%)
Cyber Operational Activities - Regulated U.S. Environments (~20%)
This structure ensures full alignment with Safran Group global SOC operations, while preserving U.S. regulatory compliance and operational control where required.
Reporting Structure
Direct Reporting (Solid Line): Safran USA CISO
Functional Reporting (Dotted Line): Safran Group Cyber Operations Manager
Key Interfaces
Safran USA CIO
Safran Group CISO
Safran Group Cyber Operations Team
Safran Companies in US
Export Control, Legal, and Compliance
MSSP SOC and Incident Response leadership
Scope of Responsibilities
Cyber Operational Activities - Standard (Non-Regulated) Environments (~80%)
Role Objective
For standard (non-regulated) Safran USA environments, the Cyber Operations Manager acts as an extension of the Safran Group Global SOC, ensuring local execution, coordination, and operational consistency.
Key Responsibilities
Act as the U.S. operational extension of the group team (global SOC, CERT, vulnerability management, ...)
Apply and enforce Group-defined processes, tooling, and standards, including:
o Security monitoring and alerting
o Incident response processes
o Escalation and communication workflows
Coordinate incident response activities in alignment with:
o Group CERT and Global SOC procedures
o Group incident classification and severity models
Ensure proper integration of Safran USA environments into:
o Global SOC monitoring
o Centralized tooling and dashboards
Provide local operational support and @context to Global Cyber Operation teams teams during investigations
Contribute to continuous improvement of SOC processes and detection use cases
In this scope, the role operates fully aligned with and under the operating model of the Global SOC.
Cyber Operational Activities - Regulated U.S. Environments (~20%)
Role Objective
For U.S. regulated environments (e.g., CMMC, ITAR, DFARS-scoped systems), the Cyber Operations Manager is responsible for piloting the MSSP, ensuring that cybersecurity operations are compliant with U.S. regulatory constraints while being smoothly and securely integrated with the Global SOC.
Candidate skills & requirements
Key Responsibilities
Pilot and oversee external MSSP services supporting regulated U.S. environments, including:
o SOC monitoring
o Incident detection and response
o L3 escalation and incident handling
Ensure MSSP operations comply with:
o U.S. regulatory requirements (CMMC, ITAR, DFARS)
o Export Control and data-access restrictions
Define and enforce adapted operational processes for regulated environments
Ensure controlled and compliant integration of regulated SOC activities into the Global SOC, including:
o Process alignment
o Tooling interoperability
o Alerting and escalation coordination
Act as the Designated Cyber Incident Response Lead (U.S.) for regulated environments
Ensure incident response activities respect U.S. authority, access control, and reporting requirements
Support audits, assessments, SSPs, and POA&Ms from an operational standpoint
In this scope, the role ensures compliance-driven adaptation of global cyber operations without breaking Group alignment.
Cross-Cutting Responsibilities
Maintain operational dashboards and reporting for:
o Safran USA CISO
o Safran Group Cyber Operations Manager
Monitor SOC and MSSP performance against SLAs and KPIs
Participate in major incident reviews and lessons-learned exercises
Recommend improvements to detection, response, and operational resilience
Authority & Accountability
Operational authority to coordinate and direct cyber incident response within Safran group
Authority to task MSSP resources within defined contracts and playbooks
Authority to escalate incidents to Group Cyber Operations and the Group CISO
Cyber risk acceptance remains with the Safran USA CISO
Qualifications & Experience
8+ years of experience in cybersecurity operations, SOC, or incident response
Proven experience working with global SOC models and MSSP providers
Strong understanding of:
o Incident response frameworks (e.g., NIST 800-61)
o SOC operations and tooling
o U.S. regulatory environments (CMMC, ITAR, DFARS)
Experience operating in matrixed, international organizations
Preferred
Aerospace, defense, or regulated manufacturing experience
Familiarity with FedRAMP-authorized services
SOC leadership experience
Relevant certifications (CISSP, GCIH, GCED, etc.)
Annual salary
TBD
Job location
Job location
North America, United States, Texas
City (-ies)
2201 W. Royal Lane Irving, TX 75063 Irving
Applicant criteria
Minimum education level achieved
Bachelor's Degree
Minimum experience level required
More than 8 years
Additional Languages preferred
English (Mother tongue)
French (Intermediate)
ITAR Controlled Position: Select "Yes" if role requires U.S. citizenship/permanent residency
Yes
