Expert (Staff) Cyber Risk Management Engineer

Delta Dental of California Inc.

NY(remote)

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$142,077–$307,899 Per Year
SKILLS
Amazon Web Services (AWS), Analysis Skills, Animal Care, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Automation, Bash Scripting, Cloud Computing, Computer Science, Computer Security, Cross-Functional, Establish Priorities, GCP (Good Clinical Practices), Hunting, IR (Infrared), Incident Response, Information Technology & Information Systems, Information/Data Security (InfoSec), Intrusion Detection Systems, Intrusion Prevention Systems, Leadership, Linux Operating System, Mac Operating System, Machine Tool, Metrics, Microsoft Windows Azure, Microsoft Windows Operating System, Multiplatform/Cross-Platform, Network Protocols, On Call, Open Source, Operating Systems, Process Improvement, Python Programming/Scripting Language, Quality Management, Risk, Risk Management, Scripting (Scripting Languages), Security Analysis, Security Architecture, Security Attacks, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Splunk, Team Player, Telemetry, Tuition Reimbursement, Windows PowerShell, Wireshark (Ethereal), Workflow Analysis
LOCATION
NY
POSTED
13 days ago
  • This role does not offer visa sponsorship. Candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. without current or future sponsorship (including CPT, OPT, TN or H‑1B).

We are looking for an Expert (Staff) Cyber Risk Management Engineer to evolve our intelligence driven detection pipeline, incident response program, and purple team initiatives. You'll play a key role in shaping how we detect, respond to, and learn from adversary behaviors across our environments.

As a member of the Cyber Risk Management team, you will be responsible for handling complex security incidents as an Incident Commander, building detections and detection frameworks, collaborating with cross functional peers, and helping to drive our overall security strategy.

Behind the smile! We are dedicated to safeguarding the health and financial stability of our employees and their loved ones. This commitment extends beyond the workplace to foster personal growth and holistic wellbeing. Our life-changing rewards package includes:

  • Competitive base and incentive pay
  • 401(k) with robust matching and non-matching contributions
  • Rich medical & pharmacy benefits
  • 100% employer-paid dental and vision benefits
  • Holistic wellbeing program with deep financial incentives
  • Generous paid time off plus 12 paid holidays and your birthday off
  • Culture of growth and learning: career development; tuition reimbursement; recognition program
  • Family support: adoption assistance, fertility treatment, child, elder & pet care assistance
  • Social responsibility and volunteer opportunities
  • Employee discount program

Fair Chance Ordinances and Criminal Background Considerations

This position requires that the applicant undergo a background check. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with any applicable federal, state or local laws, including, but not limited to, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and/or New York Corrections Law Article 23-A.

Important Work Authorization Information

Please note, Delta Dental will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position.

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  • 7+ years of relevant professional experience with a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security or a related field; an equivalent combination of education and experience will also be considered.
  • 7+ years of combined hands-on IT and security architecture development and implementation work experience with a broad exposure to infrastructure/network and multi-platform environments.
  • Deep understanding of operating systems (Windows, Linux, macOS), network protocols, cloud environments (AWS, GCP, Azure), and common attack techniques (MITRE ATT&CK).
  • Proficiency with investigation and forensic tools such as EDR platforms (CrowdStrike, SentinelOne), log aggregators (Splunk, ELK), and packet capture tools (Wireshark, Zeek).
  • Demonstrated ability to lead high-pressure incident response scenarios across technical and non-technical teams.
  • Scripting skills in Python, PowerShell, or Bash for automation and analysis or experience with SOAR platforms is highly preferred.
  • Experience with Red Team and/or Purple Team operations, including the collaborative validation of detection and response capabilities, is highly preferred.

Base Pay Information

The national base pay range at the end is a good-faith estimate of what Delta Dental may pay for new hires. Actual pay may vary based on Delta Dental's assessment of the candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities (KSAs), related experience, education, certifications, and ability to meet required minimum job qualifications. Other factors impacting pay include prevailing wages in the work location and internal equity.

Pay Grade 25. $142,077 - $307,899

Incident Command and Response - Tier 3 Escalation

  • Act as the Incident Commander for critical security events as part of our on-call rotation.
  • Foster a culture of learning through blameless post-mortems to drive measurable improvements in both processes and tooling.
  • Analyze security alerts and data from various sources (SIEM, EDR, IDS/IPS, logs) to identify and investigate sophisticated threats.
  • Lead tabletop exercises and IR simulations to a variety of audiences in order to test and refine incident response plans, identify weaknesses, and enhance communication and collaboration.

Threat Hunting and Intelligence

  • Proactively identify potential threats and weaknesses across systems and networks through hypothesis driven threat hunting.
  • Identify gaps in detection coverage and proactively develop new telemetry, detections, and analytic approaches to address emerging threats across endpoint, identity, cloud, and network domains.
  • Fuse internal telemetry with open source, commercial, and internal intelligence sources to prioritize risks and improve detection strategies.
  • Track adversary TTPs and feed findings back into our hunting and detection pipelines.

Strategic Leadership

  • Leverage automation, enrichment, and playbook-driven workflows to reduce manual triage, improve signal quality, and scale detection and response capabilities.
  • Work closely with engineering, IT, and risk/compliance teams to improve detection coverage and incident preparedness.
  • Lead exploration and responsible adoption of AI to improve detection, response, and analyst workflows, while deeply analyzing how adversarial use of AI evolves tradecraft, reshapes attack surfaces, and impacts enterprise risk.
  • Translate technical findings into clear, actionable insights for stakeholders, contributing to executive-facing metrics and narratives around detection efficacy and risk reduction.
  • Anticipate and prepare for evolving threats and technology shifts by proactively adapting tooling and detection strategies.

Incident Command and Response - Tier 3 Escalation

  • Act as the Incident Commander for critical security events as part of our on-call rotation.
  • Foster a culture of learning through blameless post-mortems to drive measurable improvements in both processes and tooling.
  • Analyze security alerts and data from various sources (SIEM, EDR, IDS/IPS, logs) to identify and investigate sophisticated threats.
  • Lead tabletop exercises and IR simulations to a variety of audiences in order to test and refine incident response plans, identify weaknesses, and enhance communication and collaboration.

Threat Hunting and Intelligence

  • Proactively identify potential threats and weaknesses across systems and networks through hypothesis driven threat hunting.
  • Identify gaps in detection coverage and proactively develop new telemetry, detections, and analytic approaches to address emerging threats across endpoint, identity, cloud, and network domains.
  • Fuse internal telemetry with open source, commercial, and internal intelligence sources to prioritize risks and improve detection strategies.
  • Track adversary TTPs and feed findings back into our hunting and detection pipelines.

Strategic Leadership

  • Leverage automation, enrichment, and playbook-driven workflows to reduce manual triage, improve signal quality, and scale detection and response capabilities.
  • Work closely with engineering, IT, and risk/compliance teams to improve detection coverage and incident preparedness.
  • Lead exploration and responsible adoption of AI to improve detection, response, and analyst workflows, while deeply analyzing how adversarial use of AI evolves tradecraft, reshapes attack surfaces, and impacts enterprise risk.
  • Translate technical findings into clear, actionable insights for stakeholders, contributing to executive-facing metrics and narratives around detection efficacy and risk reduction.
  • Anticipate and prepare for evolving threats and technology shifts by proactively adapting tooling and detection strategies.

About the Company

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Delta Dental of California Inc.

Delta Dental covers more Americans than any other dental benefits provider. As an employee you’ll take part in our mission to become the trusted health partner by collaborating with our communities and employees to reimagine and deliver new possibilities in an ever-changing environment. Our Enterprise Strategy focuses on pillars of Growth and Diversification, supported by the platforms of Culture and People, Process and Technology.

 

Our strategy is only as strong as the people who execute it. We’re hiring individuals that are not just right for today but also for our future. Delta Dental leaders optimistically share future possibilities to inspire and motivate others toward their full potential. We’ve built a foundation of high-trust by treating all people with dignity, making and keeping commitments and consistently striving to do the right thing. As we are working through transformation, we ask employees to find ways to embrace positive change, challenge the status quo to be curious and provide solutions to unmet problems. Joining Delta Dental means joining a culture focused on fostering development, building genuine connections, recognizing each other’s strengths and sharing in successes.

 

We are part of the Delta Dental Plans Association, a network of companies that provides dental coverage to 74 million people in the U.S. Delta Dental of California, Delta Dental of New York, Inc., Delta Dental of Pennsylvania and Delta Dental Insurance Company, together with our affiliate companies, form one of the nation’s largest dental benefits delivery systems, covering 33 million enrollees. All of our companies are members, or affiliates of members, of the Delta Dental Plans Association, a network of 39 Delta Dental companies throughout the country.

 

Delta Dental provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Delta Dental complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

 

COMPANY SIZE
2,500 to 4,999 employees
INDUSTRY
Healthcare Services
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
Paid Sick Days, Performance Bonus, Prescription Drug Coverage, Professional Development, 401K, Employee Referral Program, Flexible Spending Accounts, Employee Events, Retirement / Pension Plans, Transportation Allowance, Tuition Reimbursement, Life Insurance, Merchandise Discounts
WEBSITE
https://www.deltadentalins.com/