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Exec Director, Cyber Defense Operations

CT - HartfordFull-time$175k2026-09-08 → 2026-11-11

Core

Define and execute enterprise-wide strategy for the Security Operations Center (SOC) and Computer Security Incident Response Team (CSIRT), ensuring 24x7 threat identification, containment, and remediation.

Role type

Executive Director, Cyber Defense Operations

Builds

Enterprise detection and response programs, global SOC/CSIRT operations, and automated threat response capabilities.

Domain

Cybersecurity, Security Operations, Incident Response

Deliverable

production ML models | infrastructure

Required skills

Enterprise security strategy, SOC/CSIRT leadership, automation and orchestration (SOAR), AI/ML for security anomaly detection, global team management, incident command, security frameworks (ATT&CK, D3FEND), risk management, executive stakeholder management.

Preferred skills

Advanced degree, technical certifications in security incident management.

Technologies

SOAR, AI/ML, ATT&CK, D3FEND, ATLAS

Responsibilities

Develop and execute enterprise-wide detection and response strategy; lead and mentor global teams of triage, detection engineers, and threat hunters; serve as Incident Commander for major security incidents; drive automation and orchestration initiatives; provide executive-level insights and strategic guidance.

Seniority

Executive, strategic leadership & global team management