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Director, Threat Detection Engineering

General Information

Ref #:

20240039363

Travel Amount Required:

Up to 25%

Job Type:

Regular-Full Time

Location:

Weston - Florida - United States

Company Overview

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Description & Qualifications

Description

About the Team:

UKG Global Security organization is seeking a Detection Engineering Director, to lead and oversee the development and implementation of an advanced and robust threat detection program for our organization. This position will be responsible for managing a team of skilled detection engineers and collaborating with other cybersecurity and IT teams to build a comprehensive defense against cyber threats. Strategic vision, technical expertise, and leadership will be instrumental in fortifying our security posture and ensuring the early detection and mitigation of potential security incidents.

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic Planning: Develop and execute a long-term vision for the detection engineering team, aligning it with the overall cybersecurity strategy and business objectives

• Team Leadership: Provide strong leadership and guidance to the detection engineering team, fostering a collaborative and innovative work environment Mentor team members to enhance their technical skills and professional growth

• Threat Detection Program: Establish and maintain a state-of-the-art threat detection program, including designing detection methodologies, defining detection requirements, and continuously improving detection capabilities

• Security Technology Evaluation: Research, evaluate, and recommend emerging security technologies, tools, and platforms to enhance the organization's detection and response capabilities

• Incident Response Collaboration: Collaborate with the Incident Response team and other cybersecurity teams to streamline incident response processes, optimize incident handling, and perform root cause analysis of security incidents

• Threat Intelligence Integration: Integrate threat intelligence feeds into detection mechanisms to stay ahead of emerging threats and adversary tactics

• Performance Monitoring: Develop and maintain key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics to measure the effectiveness of the detection program and report on its performance to senior management

• Budget Management: Work with the cybersecurity leadership to manage the budget for the detection engineering team, ensuring optimal utilization of resources

• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure that the detection engineering practices and processes comply with relevant industry regulations and standards

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:

• 8 years' experience in leading, managing and hiring teams, hands-on technical leadership and implementing security initiatives

• Extensive experience in cybersecurity, including significant hands-on experience in threat detection, incident response, and security operations

• Proven experience in leading and managing a team of detection engineers

• Ability to drive change and scale processes in a fast paced and changing environment

• In-depth knowledge of security monitoring technologies, SIEM platforms, IDS/IPS systems, EDR solutions, network protocols, cloud security, and emerging threat trends

• BA or BS in Mathematics, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related areas or equivalent work experience

• Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire and guide a team toward achieving common goals while fostering a collaborative and inclusive team culture

• Demonstrated ability to develop and execute a strategic vision for the detection engineering function that aligns with the organization's overall cybersecurity strategy

• Demonstrated ability to identify risks associated with business processes, operations, information security programs and technology projects

Preferred Qualifications:

• Masters Degree or MBA

• Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or SANS GIAC are highly desirable

• Active involvement in the cybersecurity community, participation in conferences, and staying up-to-date with the latest industry trends and best practices

• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills, with the ability to think critically and make sound judgments in high-pressure situations

• Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex technical information to non-technical stakeholders

EEO Statement

Equal Opportunity Employer

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Disability Accommodation

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