Sr. Director, Cyber Threat Detection & Response
Core
Leading enterprise threat detection and response capabilities, designing scalable mechanisms, and driving remediation of security gaps across cloud, endpoints, identity, network, and data platforms.
Role type
Sr. Director, Cyber Threat Detection & Response
Builds
Enterprise detection and response operating model, tooling lifecycle (SIEM, EDR/XDR, SOAR), and remediation governance for systemic security gaps.
Domain
Cybersecurity, Threat Detection, Incident Response, Cloud Security
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Enterprise threat detection strategy, incident response leadership, SIEM content engineering, EDR/XDR operations, SOAR automation, threat intelligence integration, telemetry pipeline management, executive stakeholder management, security metrics definition (MTTD/MTTR), vendor management for security tooling, purple teaming facilitation, regulatory compliance partnership.
Preferred skills
Advanced degree in CS/Security, CISSP/CISM/GIAC certifications, cloud security engineering certifications, experience with managed security services.
Technologies
SIEM, EDR, XDR, SOAR, UEBA, Cloud Logging, Identity Management, Threat Intelligence Platforms
Responsibilities
Define and own enterprise TDR strategy and operating model; establish executive-level metrics and scorecards; lead selection and lifecycle management of detection tooling; partner with SOC/CSIRT to ensure effective playbooks; establish remediation governance for security gaps; drive enterprise telemetry and logging strategy; lead and develop TDR talent; manage cross-functional stakeholder relationships; provide governance for incident remediation and post-incident reviews.
Seniority
Senior, Executive-level leadership (M5)