Sr Director, Cybersecurity Defense & Response (Hybrid - Dallas TX)
Core
Lead the organization's Cyber Incident Response program, Global Cyber Security Operations Center (SOC), and Managed Extended Detection and Response (MxDR) services, driving strategy for AI in security operations.
Role type
Senior Director, Cybersecurity Defense & Response
Builds
24x7 global security operations center, MxDR operating model, threat-intelligence-led detection capability, and AI-enabled security automation.
Domain
Cybersecurity, Incident Response, Threat Intelligence, AI in Security
Deliverable
production ML models
Required skills
Cyber incident response leadership, MxDR vendor management, detection engineering (SIEM/SOAR/EDR), AI/ML strategy for security, threat intelligence operations, budget management, crisis management
Preferred skills
Digital forensics, strategic sourcing, MSSP management, large global organization experience
Technologies
SIEM, SOAR, EDR, Large Language Models, Agent-based tools
Responsibilities
Lead and mature the global SOC and incident response program; Own the MxDR operating model and vendor management; Direct detection engineering and automation; Define AI strategy for SOC with governance; Lead threat-intelligence-led operations and proactive threat hunting; Manage operating budget and vendor spend; Provide security briefings to executive leadership; Conduct cyber tabletop simulations.
Seniority
Senior Director, strategic ownership & operational leadership
