Senior Manager, Information Security
Tonix Pharmaceuticals
August 21, 2026
Remote friendly (Frederick, MD)
United States
IT
Job Summary:
Senior Manager, Information Security—lead and continuously improve the enterprise Information Security Program in a hands-on role balancing cybersecurity strategy, governance/compliance, personnel leadership, and technical operations.
Essential Functions:
- Lead and mature the enterprise Information Security Program
- Develop/maintain security policies, standards, procedures, and governance
- Build the cybersecurity roadmap and maintain the enterprise risk register
- Supervise, mentor, and develop security personnel
- Provide technical oversight of security operations, incident response, vulnerability management, vendor assessments, and security platforms
- Maintain hands-on proficiency with security technologies; provide operational backup when required
- Lead audits, penetration testing, tabletop exercises, and remediation planning
- Create executive metrics and cybersecurity reporting
- Partner with business stakeholders to integrate cybersecurity into business operations
- Support business continuity and disaster recovery
Supervisory Responsibilities:
- Directly supervises Information Security personnel (hiring, onboarding, coaching/mentoring, performance management, career development, work prioritization)
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity/IT/Computer Science or related field (or equivalent experience)
- 8+ years progressive cybersecurity experience; at least 3 years leading cybersecurity programs/projects/technical teams
- Preferred: experience in regulated biotechnology/pharmaceutical/healthcare/life sciences
- CISSP strongly preferred
Required/Preferred Skills:
- Cybersecurity governance & risk management; security operations & incident response
- Microsoft 365 and cloud security; vendor risk management
- Security architecture; executive communication; strategic planning; leadership/mentoring
Benefits (as stated): medical/dental/vision; life/AD&D; short/long-term disability; FSA/HSA; EAP; pet insurance; 401k match; paid time off/sick time/paid holidays; career development/training.
Application instructions:
- No sponsorship for this role.
- Tonix does not accept agency resumes unless contacted by internal Talent Acquisition; do not forward unsolicited resumes.
Senior Manager, Information Security—lead and continuously improve the enterprise Information Security Program in a hands-on role balancing cybersecurity strategy, governance/compliance, personnel leadership, and technical operations.
Essential Functions:
- Lead and mature the enterprise Information Security Program
- Develop/maintain security policies, standards, procedures, and governance
- Build the cybersecurity roadmap and maintain the enterprise risk register
- Supervise, mentor, and develop security personnel
- Provide technical oversight of security operations, incident response, vulnerability management, vendor assessments, and security platforms
- Maintain hands-on proficiency with security technologies; provide operational backup when required
- Lead audits, penetration testing, tabletop exercises, and remediation planning
- Create executive metrics and cybersecurity reporting
- Partner with business stakeholders to integrate cybersecurity into business operations
- Support business continuity and disaster recovery
Supervisory Responsibilities:
- Directly supervises Information Security personnel (hiring, onboarding, coaching/mentoring, performance management, career development, work prioritization)
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity/IT/Computer Science or related field (or equivalent experience)
- 8+ years progressive cybersecurity experience; at least 3 years leading cybersecurity programs/projects/technical teams
- Preferred: experience in regulated biotechnology/pharmaceutical/healthcare/life sciences
- CISSP strongly preferred
Required/Preferred Skills:
- Cybersecurity governance & risk management; security operations & incident response
- Microsoft 365 and cloud security; vendor risk management
- Security architecture; executive communication; strategic planning; leadership/mentoring
Benefits (as stated): medical/dental/vision; life/AD&D; short/long-term disability; FSA/HSA; EAP; pet insurance; 401k match; paid time off/sick time/paid holidays; career development/training.
Application instructions:
- No sponsorship for this role.
- Tonix does not accept agency resumes unless contacted by internal Talent Acquisition; do not forward unsolicited resumes.