Cybersecurity Team Lead
Summary
The Security Team Lead manages day-to-day security operations and compliance initiatives like HIPAA and SOC 2 while providing hands-on technical guidance to Security Analysts. The role involves optimizing security platforms such as Microsoft Defender and Entra ID and serving as the primary escalation point for complex security incidents.
Security Team Lead (Technical & Compliance)
Why Digacore?
We're a fast-paced, people-first MSP with:
- Real career growth
- Autonomy to own projects and make decisions
- A collaborative culture (we back each other up, no egos)
- Paid certifications, ongoing training, and leadership that invests in your success
- Recognized as one of New Jersey's Top Workplaces for 2026
About the Role
The Security Team Lead is a hands-on technical role responsible for leading day-to-day security operations, guiding our Security Analysts, and driving Digacore's compliance initiatives (HIPAA, SOC 2, cyber insurance requirements, and related frameworks).
What You'll Do
- Provide day-to-day technical direction and hands-on support to Security Analysts, working incidents and investigations directly alongside them
- Serve as the primary escalation point for complex security incidents and high-risk situations
- Own and drive compliance initiatives including HIPAA, SOC 2, cyber insurance requirements, and related frameworks — audits, documentation, and remediation tracking
- Conduct security assessments and help clients identify opportunities to reduce risk and improve security posture
- Advise clients on cybersecurity best practices, compliance requirements, and security strategy
- Own and optimize security platforms including Microsoft Defender, Entra ID, Huntress, email security, vulnerability management, and related tools
- Drive root cause analysis and continuous improvement following security events
- Improve security processes, documentation standards, reporting, and operational efficiency
- Partner with Account Managers and leadership on security improvement opportunities
- Help evolve and expand Digacore's security services as client needs and threats change
- Mentor and guide Security Analysts on technical growth (light day-to-day coaching, not formal people management)
What You Bring
- 4+ years of hands-on cybersecurity experience in an MSP, MSSP, healthcare, regulated industry, or similar environment
- Direct experience supporting compliance programs (HIPAA, SOC 2, cyber insurance requirements, or similar frameworks) — audits, evidence gathering, remediation
- Strong technical depth in Microsoft security technologies, identity management, endpoint security, and incident response
- Comfortable being the senior technical hand on deck, not just directing others
- Experience conducting risk assessments and security reviews
- Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and decision-making skills
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain security and compliance concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences
- Strong documentation habits and process-oriented mindset
- Willingness and ability to work full-time on-site at our office
Perks & Benefits
- Nationwide medical, dental, life, and LTD insurance (we cover LTD + life 100%)
- Generous PTO + Mental Health Days
- 401(k) with company match
- HSA & FSA options
- Paid training & certification assistance
- $500 sign-on bonus
- Quarterly team events and career coaching
- Veterans encouraged to apply