Director of Cyber Defense
Core
Own the full cyber defense mission including threat detection, incident response, threat intelligence, threat hunting, and digital forensics for a multi-tenant ecosystem.
Role type
Director of Cyber Defense (AI-first leadership)
Builds
Agentic cyber defense capabilities using AI agents for detection, triage, investigation, and response orchestration
Domain
Cybersecurity, AI/ML security, Financial Services, Banking
Deliverable
production ML models | product features
Required skills
Cyber defense strategy, AI/ML application in security operations, Microsoft security ecosystem (Sentinel, Defender, Entra ID), SOAR engineering, Threat intelligence, Incident response leadership, Team building, Regulatory compliance
Preferred skills
Experience in regulated banking environments, Data classification and protection programs, Adversary tradecraft (MITRE ATT&CK)
Technologies
Microsoft Sentinel, Defender suite, Entra ID, KQL, Python, PowerShell, SOAR platforms, NIST AI RMF, MITRE ATLAS, OWASP Top 10 for LLM
Responsibilities
Own and mature the enterprise cyber defense function; Direct 24x7 global IT security monitoring across a multi-tenant environment; Architect and deliver an agentic cyber defense model; Establish and enforce governance for AI used in cyber defense; Lead enterprise incident response framework and major incident command; Drive SIEM/SOAR strategy and AI/ML-enhanced detections; Mature the threat intelligence program and lead proactive threat hunting; Partner with entity leadership and represent cyber defense in risk governance forums; Build, coach, and retain a high-performing cyber defense team; Ensure monitoring capabilities satisfy regulatory obligations.
Seniority
Director, strategic leadership with hands-on technical oversight
