• Establish and scale the core Security Operations Center • Lead the Threat Intel function by collecting, analyzing, and disseminating actionable intelligence • Act as the primary lead for incident response actions across the Horizon3 enterprise • Continuously assess cybersecurity capabilities to identify gaps in coverage and visibility • Transition the SOC from manual intervention to an automation-first culture • Oversee internal penetration testing and "Purple Team" exercises • Build and mentor a high-performing team of detection engineers and analysts • Manage the budget, vendor relationships, and KPIs that demonstrate systemic risk reduction to executive leadership