Manager, Detection Engineering and Security Automation
Join Gartner, a global research and advisory firm. Apply for the role of Manager, Detection Engineering and Security Automation where you will lead a team that builds, optimizes, and automates advanced detection and response capabilities across our security ecosystem. Our team is filled with lifelong learners who are constantly researching ways to better defend and stay ahead of tomorrow’s threats.
What you will do
Team Leadership & Strategy
- Lead and mentor a team of detection and security automation engineers.
- Define and execute the roadmap for detection engineering and security automation aligned with organizational objectives.
- Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
Detection Engineering
Oversee the design, development, and tuning of detection logic across SIEM, EDR, and cloud‑native platforms.Ensure detection coverage for emerging threats, MITRE ATT&CK techniques, and compliance requirements.Partner with Threat Intelligence, Purple Teams and Security Operations teams to develop, validate and improve detection efficacy.Security Automation
Drive the development of automated workflows for alert triage, incident response, and threat hunting.Implement orchestration solutions (SOAR) to reduce mean time to detect (MTTD) and mean time to respond (MTTR).Identify repetitive tasks and build scalable automation solutions using scripting and APIs.Operational Excellence
Establish KPIs and metrics to measure detection performance and automation impact.Ensure high availability and reliability of detection and automation platforms.Innovation & Continuous Improvement
Stay current with evolving threat landscapes, detection technologies, and automation frameworks.Evaluate and implement new tools and techniques to enhance detection and response capabilities.What you will need
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related field or 7+ years of experience in security operations, detection engineering, or related roles.3+ years in a leadership or managerial capacity.Experience driving security projects from requirements gathering to completion.Ability to mentor, motivate, and coach team members, leading to operational excellence.Passion for security and solving tomorrow’s problems.Who you are
Skilled and experienced, and possessing a servant‑leader mindset.Able to relentlessly prioritize and see the big picture.Comfortable both with delegating and “rolling up your sleeves” when the time comes.Passion for coaching, mentoring, and development of others.Accountable, transparent and willing to go the extra mile when necessary.Willing to learn new technology platforms.Strong team player, proactive in a time‑sensitive operations environment.Innovative mindset—takes opportunities to make existing processes more efficient and thinks “automation first”.Certifications such as GIAC GCDA, GCFA, GCTI, GPYC or equivalent are a plus.Cloud experience (AWS, Azure, GCP).Demonstrated ability to transform and shape teams.What you will get
Competitive compensation.Limitless growth and learning opportunities.Ongoing mentorship and apprenticeship; leadership courses, development programs, technical courses, certification opportunities and more.A collaborative and positive culture – join a diverse team of professionals that are as smart and driven as you.A chance to make an impact – your work will contribute directly to our strategy.Flexibility of working from home and the energy of collaborating with peers in dynamic offices.20+ PTO days plus holidays and floating holidays in your first year.Extensive medical, dental insurance and vision plan.401(k) with corporate match, immediate vesting.Health‑and‑wellness‑related allowance programs.Parental leave.Tuition reimbursement.Employee Stock Purchase Plan.Employee Assistance Program.Gartner Gives Charity Match and much more.Equal Employment Opportunity – Gartner is committed to being an Equal Opportunity Employer and offers opportunities to all job seekers, including those with disabilities. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation by calling Human Resources at +1 (203) 964-0096 or via email to ApplicantAccommodations@gartner.com.
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