Detection Engineering ManagerPRI Technology • Austin, Texas Metropolitan Area, United States

Detection Engineering Manager

PRI Technology • Austin, Texas Metropolitan Area, United States

5 days ago

Job type

Full-time

Job description

Management

Manage and mentor a team of detection engineers, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and technical excellence.
Define and execute detection engineering strategy aligned with business risk and organizational goals.
Lead initiatives to automate detection engineering workflows and improve team efficiency.
Oversee the full lifecycle of detection engineering projects, including prioritization, resource allocation, and performance tracking.

Technical

Develop and optimize detection logic, signatures, and analytics across SIEM, EDR, and cloud-native platforms.

Oversee hypothesis-based threat hunting campaigns performed by team members

Integrate threat intelligence into detection and response workflows to enhance situational awareness.

Translate threat actor behaviors into actionable detections using frameworks like MITRE Telecommunication&CK and the Cyber Kill Chain.

Conduct threat modeling and detection gap analysis to continuously improve detection coverage.

Ensure detection logic is tested, validated, and tuned for accuracy and performance.

Stay current with emerging threats, tools, and techniques to maintain cutting-edge detection capabilities.

Organizational

Collaborate with SOC, threat intelligence, and incident response teams to align detection efforts with operational needs.

Partner with IT, OT, and service providers to ensure visibility and coverage across enterprise and industrial environments.

Communicate detection strategies, risks, and outcomes effectively to technical and non-technical stakeholders, including executive leadership.

Ensure detection engineering practices support compliance with internal policies and external regulatory requirements.

Your Skills and Expertise : :

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (completed and verified prior to star) from an accredited university.

7+ years of experience in cybersecurity, with at least 3 years in a leadership or technical lead role focused on detection engineering or threat detection.

Additional qualifications that could help you succeed even further in this role include :

Master's degree preferred.

Hands-on experience with SIEM platforms (e.g., Splunk, Microsoft Sentinel) and EDR solutions (e.g., CrowdStrike, Defender for Endpoint)

Relevant certifications such as GIAC (GCIA, GDAT, GCTD), CISSP, or equivalent are highly desirable.

Displays a proven track record in leading and managing a threat response team with emphasis on proactive threat identification, analysis and incident identification.

Ability to apply threat intelligence to identify, assess, and report on current advanced threats

Ability to present technical concepts to non-technical audiences

Presents a detailed understanding of emerging threat landscape, including threat actor classifications

Keeps abreast of adversary tactics, techniques and procedures, intelligence reporting

Stays current with the cyber intelligence community to maintain / develop formal and informal sources of information and incorporate industry best practices where applicable

Ability to lead, coach and advise team members; effectively manages across cultural and generational boundaries

Demonstrates excellent analytical and problem-solving skills

Deep understanding of threat detection technologies including SIEM, EDR, and cloud-native tools.

Proficiency in detection scripting languages such as KQL and Sigma

Strong knowledge of adversary tactics and techniques, including MITRE Telecommunication&CK and the Cyber Kill Chain.

Ability to define and execute detection engineering strategies aligned with business risk.

Skilled in cross-functional collaboration with SOC, IR, threat Client, and IT / OT teams.

Passion for automation and continuous improvement in detection engineering workflows.

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