A services organization in New York City is seeking a new Department Manager of Defensive Security to oversee various aspects of defensive security, including SOC, Threat Intelligence, and Incident Response.
Location: New York, NY (HYBRID - onsite 3 days a week)
Responsibilities:
- Lead a team of 35 cybersecurity professionals, including 4 direct reports, that oversee SOC, OTSOC, Detection & Engineering, Threat Intelligence, and Forensics
- Collaborate with the Director of Cybersecurity Operations to align the defensive security strategy with enterprise goals
- Manage 24/7 SOC operations, ensuring rapid detection, triage, and response to cyber threats across IT and OT environments
- Read and analyze SIEM logs, create and tune alerts, and improve detection logic across SIEM, EDR/XDR, and SOAR platforms
- Lead incident response initiatives, ensuring effective containment, eradication, and recovery during security events
- Build and manage a digital forensics program focused on evidence preservation, analysis, and regulatory compliance
- Oversee threat intelligence operations, delivering timely briefings and integrating insights into detection workflows
- Perform other duties, as needed
Qualifications:
- 4+ years of relevant work experience
- Bachelor's Degree
- Industry-recognized Cybersecurity certifications, such as CISSP, GIAC (GCIH, GCFA), or equivalent
- Strong background in Digital Forensics, such as Evidence Acquisition, Preservation, and Analysis
- Experience in managing and leading 24/7 security operations with the ability to respond quickly to critical incidents
- Solid understanding of adversary attacks, techniques, and procedures
- Commitment to continuous learning, process improvement, and operational excellence in a high-pressure environment
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