--- title: 'Security Operations Manager at 66degrees' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/security-operations-manager-66degrees-india-f5m8017e4wrp' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-09-05' --- # Security Operations Manager at 66degrees - **Company:** 66degrees - **Location:** India - **Posted:** 2026-08-27 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-05 - **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/66degrees/jobs/6166633004 ## Job description ## Overview of 66degrees 66degrees is an end-to-end AI transformation partner that guides enterprises from complex business challenges to clear, quantifiable outcomes. Our company is the culmination of several successful firms, each a leader in its own right in cloud, artificial intelligence, and data. This convergence of talent and expertise is how we help businesses reach their own "inflection point," where chaotic data becomes a strategic asset, complexity becomes clarity, and AI becomes an engine for growth. Our ultimate vision is to be the catalyst for a future where every business operates as an intelligent enterprise, with autonomous systems unlocking human potential. At 66degrees, we believe in thriving through challenges and winning together. These values not only guide us in achieving our goals as a company but also for our people. We are dedicated to creating a significant impact for our employees by fostering a culture that sparks innovation and supports professional and personal growth along the way. ## Overview of the Role As 66degrees continues its rapid growth as a premier Google Cloud professional services partner, the security of our internal systems, employee identities, and client data is our top priority. We are seeking a hands-on, highly technical Manager of Security Operations (SecOps) to be the foundational leader of our new dedicated internal InfoSec operational function. Reporting directly to our U.S. Director who leads our broader IT, IAM, and current Security infrastructure you will take ownership of our day-to-day security operations across a global workforce of 550+ employees. You will build and manage security monitoring processes, lead incident response for security alerts, enforce compliance frameworks, and serve as an escalation point and mentor for our global teams. The ideal candidate is someone who is both admin and security trained at scale.  We are looking for a person who can write a script to automate an alert in the morning and present a risk dashboard to leadership in the afternoon on new threat vectors. ## Key Responsibilities Security Monitoring & Incident Response - Build, own and manage the daily operations of our security toolset (SIEM (Google SecOps or Splunk), EDR/XDR (SentinelOne), Email Security, Cloud Security, and Endpoint Security (Rippling MDM) Posture Management. - Serve as the primary incident lead for system security events; investigate, contain, and remediate alerts, and lead post-incident post-mortems as they are requested. - Develop, document, and maintain security playbooks and standard operating procedures (SOPs) for securing and hardening of our various solutions within the 66degrees tech stack. Vulnerability & Posture Management - Conduct continuous vulnerability scanning and coordinate patching/remediation cycles across endpoints, networks, and cloud environments (GCP, Azure, AWS). - Partner closely with the U.S. Director to operationalize, enforce, and refine Zero Trust, Device Trust, Browser Trust, and Identity and Access Management (IAM) policies. - Monitor, harden, and secure our core business applications such as but not limited to Google Workspace, Google Cloud Platform (GCP), Slack, Salesforce, and Rippling environments against misconfigurations, and unauthorized access. Leadership & Global Enablement - Act as the security subject matter expert and internal escalation point for the IT Service Desk team located in India, along with the broader global company teams. - Train and upskill global teams on how  to perform "Tier 1" security triage (e.g., investigating phishing reports, basic malware alerts, account lockouts, and how to avoid IT worker scandals), creating a scalable company security framework. - Foster a culture of security awareness across the company by leading regular employee training and simulated phishing campaigns (KnowBe4). Along with always advising on the principle of least privilege way of thinking. Compliance & Risk - Lead the technical GRC Buildout (Drata), Trust Center Buildout (SafeBase), evidence gathering, and control enforcement for external audits and compliance frameworks (e.g., SOC 2, ISO 27001). - Assist the go-to-market and legal teams by filling out client security questionnaires and vendor risk assessments, directly accelerating our sales cycles. - Track and report on key SecOps metrics (Time to Detect/Respond, patch compliance, etc.) to IT leadership Required Qualifications - Experience: 8-12+ years of progressive experience in Information Security, IT Security, or Security Operations, with at least 2-3 years in a team lead or management capacity. - Cloud/SaaS Expertise: Deep technical understanding of Google Workspace administration and security, as well as cloud infrastructure security (specifically Google Cloud Platform / GCP). - SecOps Engineering: Hands-on experience building, configuring, monitoring, and responding to alerts in EDR platforms (e.g., CrowdStrike, SentinelOne), SIEM platforms (e.g., Splunk, Google SecOps), and IAM platforms (e.g., Rippling, Okta, GCP, Entra, Azure, AWS, GWS). - Compliance: Experience operating within compliant environments and supporting audits for SOC 2 Type II or ISO 27001 frameworks. Along with experience setting up and managing a GRC platform (e.g., Drata, Ostendio). - Scripting: Proficiency in scripting (Python, PowerShell, Bash, or Google Apps Script) to automate repetitive security tasks and API integrations. - Communication: Excellent English communication skills, with a proven ability to bridge time zones and cultural nuances while managing remote/offshore resources. ## Preferred Qualifications - Industry-recognized security certifications such as CompTIA Security+, CISSP, CISM, CCSP, or GCIA. - Google Cloud Professional Cloud Security Engineer certification is highly desired. - Google Cybersecurity Certificate is highly desired. - Previous experience working in a professional services, consulting, or managed services firm. - Previous experience building an at scale internal security team. Please note, we cannot sponsor or transfer any visas, of any kind, at this time. 66degrees is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to actual or perceived race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, national origin, age, weight, height, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability status or other legally protected class. AI Transparency & Disclosure As an AI transformation partner, 66degrees leverages intelligent solutions to enhance our recruitment experience. We utilize AI tools—including LinkedIn Recruiter’s Hiring Assistant and interview transcription technologies—to assist with sourcing, role analysis, and capturing interview highlights. These tools augment our process, but we "Commit to Our Craft" by ensuring all final hiring decisions are made by our human Talent Team. By applying, you acknowledge the use of these technologies to help us "Win Together" in finding the best fit for our team. ## About 66degrees ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: 66degrees is an enterprise AI transformation and Google Cloud partner that helps organizations build intelligent, agentic systems by modernizing data, applications, and infrastructure. - **Entity Type**: Private (acquired by The Marketing Junction in February 2026) - **Headquarters**: Chicago, Illinois, United States - **Founded**: 2009 - **Founders**: Not publicly available (the company was formed through the merger of Cloudbakers and Qwinix) ## Core Business - **Primary industries**: Enterprise AI/ML services, Google Cloud consulting and implementation, data analytics, application modernization - **Target customers**: Large enterprises across retail, healthcare & life sciences, financial services, travel & hospitality, supply chain, manufacturing, and energy/utilities (B2B, Enterprise) - **Mission or purpose statement**: “To guide enterprises through the age of AI and shape the future of work” – helping clients turn complexity into clarity by building the Agentic Enterprise. ## Products & Services - **Agentic AI**: Design and deploy custom AI agents that orchestrate complex business workflows, automate customer touchpoints, and improve employee productivity. - **Data & Analytics**: Data strategy, governance, predictive analytics, and AI-ready platform modernization (leveraging BigQuery, Vertex AI, etc.). - **Application Modernization**: Develop cloud-native apps on Google Cloud integrated with AI/ML services for agility and scalability. - **Customer Engagement Suite**: AI-driven customer experiences using Google Cloud’s contact center tools (e.g., Gemini) to enhance satisfaction and reduce costs. - **Gemini Enterprise**: Enterprise adoption of Google’s Gemini models for productivity and innovation. - **Infrastructure**: Migration and modernization of legacy infrastructure to a unified, AI-ready cloud platform. - **Managed Services & MLOps/LLMOps**: Ongoing performance monitoring, cost management, and governance for AI models in production. ## Market Standing - **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not disclosed - **Key Metric**: Total Funding – Not publicly available (no public funding rounds; growth has been organic and through acquisitions) - **Notable Investors/Partners**: - **Google Cloud** – Diamond Partner, multi-year Partner of the Year for AI and North American expansion - **The Marketing Junction** – acquirer (February 2026) - **Growth Signals**: - Opened a Chicago Global Headquarters and Client Innovation Center in 2025 - Added offices in Pune, India (3rd global office) and expanded Bengaluru Indian HQ - 2025 Google Cloud Partner of the Year for Artificial Intelligence - Claims 90% automation of customer touchpoints for a travel & hospitality leader and $10M annual savings for a Fortune 250 client - Grew AI/ML practice significantly year-over-year in 2024 ## Competitive Advantages - **Deep Google Cloud Specialization**: Only a handful of firms hold Diamond Partner status across AI, Data & Analytics, and Infrastructure competencies. - **Proven Client ROI**: Demonstrates quantifiable results (e.g., $10M savings, 70% automation, 4x improvements in call center quality). - **Agentic AI Lifecycle Management**: End-to-end capabilities from strategy to deployment to ongoing governance (MLOps/LLMOps). - **Combined Expertise**: Convergence of top-tier firms (Cloudbakers, Qwinix, Pandera Systems) creating a dedicated, cohesive practice focused solely on Google Cloud and AI. ## Strategic Focus - **Agentic Enterprise**: Helping clients move beyond AI pilots to production-ready agentic systems that transform business workflows. - **Data Modernization**: Building unified, AI-ready data platforms from fragmented legacy systems. - **Global Scale**: Expanding delivery footprint across North America, India, and Europe to serve enterprise clients. - **Continuous AI Governance**: Ensuring AI investments are predictable, secure, and cost-efficient through managed services. ## Why Work Here - **Cutting-Edge Technology**: Work with Google Cloud’s latest AI/ML tools (Vertex AI, Gemini, BigQuery) before they become mainstream. - **Impact at Scale**: Deliver measurable outcomes for global brands – e.g., saving millions in costs or automating majority of customer interactions. - **Growth and Learning**: Multi-year Partner of the Year recognition indicates strong career development opportunities and access to elite training. - **Culture**: Described as a “convergence of world-class engineers, architects, and strategists” with shared purpose and passion. - **Work Model**: Offices in Chicago (HQ), Bengaluru, and Pune; remote/hybrid policy not explicitly stated – likely flexible given global team structure. - **Benefits**: Focus on driving quantifiable impact, innovation, and working on “the most ambitious and complex challenges.” ## Sources 1. [66degrees.com](https://www.66degrees.com/) 2. [About Us – 66degrees](https://www.66degrees.com/about-us) 3. [Careers – 66degrees](https://www.66degrees.com/careers) 4. [CBInsights – 66degrees](https://www.cbinsights.com/company/66degrees) 5. 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