Senior Director of Cyber Defense Engineering

At Cencora, we are driven by our mission to create healthier futures, and our team members are at the core of our efforts. We invite you to join our innovative company and make a significant impact on the lives of both people and animals worldwide. If you are passionate about cybersecurity and want to lead our cyber defense initiatives, we encourage you to apply!

Job Details

Position Summary :

The Senior Director of Cyber Defense Engineering will spearhead the architecture, design, and engineering of the enterprise's global cyber defense technology ecosystem. You will play a critical role in defining and executing our technical strategy to empower various core cyber defense operations, including Incident Response, Security Operations, Threat Intelligence, Red Team, Threat Hunting, Insider Threat, Digital Forensics, and Vulnerability & Posture Management.

In this position, you will work closely with leaders across these functions to understand their operational requirements, design innovative technical solutions, and deliver secure, scalable, and resilient platforms that support our mission. We are seeking a hands-on technical leader with a strong architectural vision, extensive cybersecurity engineering expertise, and the ability to translate the evolving needs of the cyber defense organization into sustainable engineering outcomes.

Key Responsibilities :

Develop and oversee the global cyber defense engineering strategy and architecture roadmap in alignment with enterprise security goals.

Collaborate with Cyber Defense leadership to design and implement tooling architectures that cater to operational needs in detection, response, threat intelligence, and resilience.

Assess emerging technologies and tools to enhance visibility, detection, and operational efficiency.

Lead the design, deployment, and ongoing management of core cyber defense platforms including SIEM, SOAR, EDR, TIP, vulnerability management, forensics, and threat hunting systems.

Ensure all tools and integrations are engineered to meet performance, scalability, and compliance requirements in hybrid and cloud environments.

Work directly with Incident Response, SOC, Threat Intelligence, Red Team, Threat Hunt, Insider Threat, Digital Forensics, and Vulnerability & Posture Management leaders to translate business and operational needs into effective engineered solutions.

Ensure engineering decisions are driven by the dynamic requirements of the cyber defense organization, maintaining feedback loops between operational and engineering teams.

Monitor platform performance, adoption, and maturity through relevant engineering KPIs and metrics.

Education and Qualifications :

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field is required; a Master's degree is preferable.

Extensive knowledge of cybersecurity architecture, engineering, and operational principles is essential.

Strong understanding of enterprise infrastructure, cloud ecosystems, and security frameworks such as NIST, ISO 27001, and MITRE ATT&CK.

Preferred Certifications :

Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)

Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP)

GIAC Security Leadership (GSLC)

GIAC Security Engineering (GSE)

Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)

Cloud platform certifications (AWS, Azure, or GCP) are considered a plus.

Work Experience :

15+ years of progressive experience in cybersecurity or IT security engineering, with a minimum of 8 years in leadership roles overseeing global or enterprise-scale teams.

Proven track record of designing and implementing cyber defense platforms that support diverse operational functions.

Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with SOC, IR, Threat Intelligence, and Vulnerability Management teams to deliver integrated and actionable solutions.

Strong background in detection engineering, automation, cloud security, and threat visibility architecture.

Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills, capable of translating technical complexity into strategic business value.

What Cencora Offers :

We provide competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and resources that foster an inclusive culture, supporting our team members' ability to live purposefully every day. Our benefits go beyond traditional offerings like medical, dental, and vision care; we prioritize the physical, emotional, financial, and social aspects of wellness. This includes support for working families, adoption assistance, infertility coverage, behavioral health solutions, paid parental leave, and more. To support your personal growth, we also offer diverse training programs, professional development resources, and opportunities to engage in mentorship and volunteer activities.

Equal Employment Opportunity :

Cencora is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected category. We believe that our continued success relies on the effective utilization of a diverse workforce and that all aspects of employment are free from discrimination.

We also strive to provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities throughout the employment process. If you would like to request accommodations during your job search, please reach out to our HR department. Please note that requests for accommodation will be handled on a case-by-case basis, and communications unrelated to accommodation requests will not receive a response.

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