Exec Director, Cyber Defense Operations
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
