Senior Cybersecurity Detection Engineering Manager

Overview

Join our team as the Senior Cybersecurity Detection Engineering Manager, where you will lead a dynamic group of Detection Engineers in crafting, implementing, and maintaining state-of-the-art detection capabilities to protect our organization from emerging cyber threats. This crucial role enhances Cox Automotive's next-generation Cyber Defense practice, fostering rapid threat response and automated remediation. You will define and execute the strategy for the Detection Engineering program and establish metrics for continuous improvement. The ideal candidate will bring expertise in SIEM implementation, log ingestion, SOAR, Incident Response, and Threat Intelligence, along with strong communication and leadership skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and refine the detection engineering strategy, roadmap, and objectives.
• Design and implement advanced threat detection techniques using tools such as SIEM, EDR, NDR, and SOAR platforms.
• Create innovative detection rules, automated remediation playbooks, and alerts tailored to our threat landscape.
• Utilize industry standard MITRE frameworks to identify coverage gaps in detection.
• Monitor, optimize, and enhance detection systems for peak performance and effectiveness.
• Collaborate with the Threat Detection and Response team to boost cybersecurity capabilities in threat identification and management.
• Conduct attack simulation testing to validate detection use cases and engage in purple teaming exercises.
• Oversee SIEM / Data Lake infrastructure maintenance and log ingestion in collaboration with Cyber Defense Engineering.
• Evaluate and fine-tune detection capabilities continuously.
• Maintain comprehensive operational guidelines and documentation for security detection and response.

Incident Response Support

Threat Intelligence Integration

Stakeholder Collaboration

Governance and Compliance

Professional Technology Skills

Knowledge, Experience & Qualifications

Essential

Desirable

Compensation

The compensation for this position ranges from $173,900.00 to $289,800.00 based on various factors including location and applicant qualifications. The role may also be eligible for additional incentives.

Benefits

Cox Automotive offers eligible employees flexible vacation policies, seven paid holidays, and up to 160 hours of paid wellness leave annually. Additional paid time off includes bereavement leave, military leave, and parental leave among others.