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Job Description

The Threat Informed Defense Engineering Manager will lead a dedicated global team of security engineers focused on Detection Assurance and Threat Modelling. This role involves programmatically testing existing and new cyber threat detection controls, creating and maintaining an engineering backlog of threat scenarios from structured threat intelligence, building dashboards highlighting coverage and effectiveness of detective controls, and threat modelling critical business applications to uncover additional detection opportunities. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of cyber threats and the ability to translate this knowledge into effective defense mechanisms. 

Key Responsibilities: 

• Lead and develop a global team of security engineers dedicated to enhancing our detection capabilities and ensuring the effectiveness of our cyber threat defenses. 
• Work closely with the Cyber Threat Intelligence team to translate structured threat intelligence into prioritized threat scenarios, informing the engineering backlog and detection strategies.
• Spearhead the development and maintenance of dashboards that measure the coverage and effectiveness of detective controls, providing real-time insights into our defensive posture.
• Implement and oversee a rigorous Detection Assurance program, programmatically testing and validating the effectiveness of existing and new detection controls against these scenarios. 
• Create and maintain an engineering backlog of threat scenarios, ensuring continuous improvement and adaptation of our detection capabilities to the evolving threat landscape. 

Qualifications

Demonstrates expert technical and managerial skills in a large enterprise environment, such as: 

• Demonstrable experience in the cybersecurity field, with hands-on leadership or managerial role overseeing security engineering teams. This experience should encompass a broad understanding of cyber threats, defense mechanisms, and the cybersecurity landscape. 
• Cyber Threat Intelligence and Threat Modeling: Demonstrated expertise in leveraging cyber threat intelligence to inform detection strategies and conduct threat modeling on critical business applications. The ability to prioritize an engineering backlog based on structured threat intelligence is crucial. 
• Dashboard Development for Detective Controls: Proven capability to develop and maintain dashboards that accurately measure the coverage and effectiveness of detective controls. This includes the ability to interpret data and present insights in a clear, actionable manner to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. 
• Relevant Cybersecurity Certifications: Possession of relevant cybersecurity certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM, GIAC) is highly desirable, demonstrating a commitment to professional development and expertise in the field. 
• In-depth knowledge and experience in implementing the MITRE ATT&CK framework within security operations. This includes the ability to use the framework for threat modeling, detection strategy development, and enhancing overall security posture by understanding and mitigating tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) used by adversaries. 

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