Senior Manager, Detection & Response (Security Engineering)

For our client, a leader in the Enterprise Technology space, we are seeking a Senior Manager of Detection & Response (Security Engineering) to lead technical work focused on secure, reliable systems and risk-aware execution. This role offers the opportunity to influence architecture, execution quality, and the technology capabilities that enable long-term growth within a technology-driven environment.

Location: Remote - US based candidates only, no visa sponsorship available

Responsibilities

• Own the strategic vision and roadmap execution for the Detection & Response program
• Build, scale, and mentor a global engineering team across North America and India
• Drive the evolution of detection engineering and incident response capabilities
• Oversee security incident response operations and serve as Incident Commander during major security events
• Establish operational metrics to evaluate and improve program maturity
• Collaborate with Engineering and stakeholders in Legal and Compliance for proactive response integration
• Promote an engineering-centric security culture focused on automation and continuous improvement

Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience in software development, security engineering, or security operations
• 5+ years in direct engineering or security management
• Proven experience in building and scaling engineering teams across multiple time zones
• Deep expertise in detection engineering, incident response, and threat intelligence
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Engineering, or equivalent experience

Benefits

• Flexible working environment across time zones
• Opportunities for professional development and team growth
• Work in a diverse and inclusive culture that values different perspectives
• Emphasis on an engineering-first approach to incident response

Pay

$150,000 – $180,000 annually