Threat Management Specialist

About the role

The Specialist Director, Threat Management leads the strategy, operations, and development of Threat Management and Managed Detection and Response (MDR) services across security platforms such as endpoint, network, cloud, and SIEM/SOAR technologies.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute the roadmap for threat detection, hunting, intelligence, incident response, automation, and service modernization.
• Oversee security platform operations ensuring governance, reliability, and 24/7 readiness.
• Enhance cyber defense through integrated telemetry, detection, triage, and automation.
• Establish and mature managed security services, including frameworks, governance, runbooks, and workflows.
• Advise executive and client stakeholders on security strategy, platform health, and cyber defense outcomes.
• Lead, mentor, and develop high‑performing teams of analysts, engineers, and threat hunters.

Qualifications & Skills

• Minimum of 8 years in cybersecurity, with leadership experience in security operations, MDR, or cyber defense.
• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, IT, or a related field; relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or GIAC are preferred.
• Deep expertise in Network Detection and Response (NDR), detection engineering, IDS/IPS, SIEM/SOAR, and threat‑informed defense strategies.
• Experience managing 24/7 security operations, incident response, and SLA/KPI performance.
• Strong stakeholder management skills, including advising CISOs and senior leaders and aligning cross‑functional teams.

Key Attributes

• Adaptability
• Professionalism
• Integrity
• Leadership
• Ability to work collaboratively in a dynamic environment

Travel

Travel may be required.

Work Authorization

Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.