Sr. Manager of Cybersecurity Detection Engineering (Atlanta)

Senior Manager, Cybersecurity Detection Engineering

The Senior Manager of Cybersecurity Detection Engineering will lead a team of Detection Engineers in designing, implementing, and maintaining advanced detection capabilities to safeguard the organization against emerging cyber threats. This pivotal role will enhance the companys next-generation Cyber Defense practice, enabling rapid threat response and automated remediation. The position will be responsible for developing the strategy for the Detection Engineering program and establishing metrics to demonstrate continuous improvement.

The ideal candidate will possess expert-level knowledge in SIEM implementation and log ingestion, SOAR, Incident Response, and Threat Intelligence, and will be data-driven with strong communication and leadership skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Define detection engineering strategy, roadmap, and objectives.
• Design and implement advanced threat detection techniques using tools such as SIEM, EDR, NDR, and SOAR platforms.
• Develop custom detection rules, automated remediation playbooks, and alerts tailored to the organizations threat landscape.
• Leverage MITRE ATT&CK and related frameworks to identify and close detection coverage gaps.
• Monitor, optimize, and continuously improve detection systems for performance, scalability, and effectiveness.
• Collaborate with Threat Detection and Response teams to enhance capabilities for identifying, managing, and responding to threats efficiently.
• Perform attack simulation testing and purple teaming exercises in coordination with Vulnerability Management.
• Manage and maintain SIEM / Data Lake data management and log ingestion infrastructure in partnership with Cyber Defense Engineering.
• Evaluate, validate, tune, and deprecate detection capabilities as needed.
• Maintain operational guidelines, diagrams, and documentation for security detection and response.

Incident Response Support

Threat Intelligence Integration

Stakeholder Collaboration

Governance and Compliance

Professional Technology Skills

Knowledge, Experience & Qualifications

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