About the Role
JobDescription: Director of Security Content Engineering
Location: Remote – East Coast United States
US Citizenship Required
Full-time
Job Description:
The Director of Security Content Engineering will be responsible for leading the Detection Engineering team, ensuring the ongoing development and optimization of detection capabilities to identify and mitigate cyber threats effectively.
Responsibilities:
- Lead and manage the Detection Engineering team, providing mentorship and guidance to ensure high-quality threat detection and response.
- Design and implement cutting-edge detection strategies, tools, and processes to identify cyber threats across a diverse client base.
- Work closely with the incident response and threat intelligence teams to incorporate real-time intelligence into detection mechanisms.
- Conduct regular reviews and updates of detection rules and indicators of compromise (IoCs) based on evolving threat landscapes.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance detection capabilities and reduce false positives.
- Foster collaboration with other teams and departments to integrate cybersecurity best practices into the wider business.
- Manage projects and resources effectively, ensuring deliverables are met within deadlines and budget.
- Stay ahead of emerging security threats, technologies, and detection methodologies.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related field and 5-7 years of related experience OR 7-10 years of experience in the cybersecurity field.
- Proven track record of managing and leading a detection engineering or similar team within the cybersecurity industry.
- Strong understanding of threat detection tools and platforms, such as SIEM, EDR, NDR, and SOAR.
- Deep knowledge of the cyber threat landscape, attack methodologies, and mitigation techniques.
- Experience with scripting and automation in languages such as Python, PowerShell, or similar.
- Excellent communication and leadership skills.
- US citizenship or permanent work authorization (as required).