Associate Director, Detection and Response

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Position Summary

Sony Corporation of America is seeking an Associated Director of Detection & Response Engineering to manage a team of hybrid engineers solving detection engineering, incident response, and security automation challenges. This position will operate as part of a geographically dispersed Cyber Defense Team within the Global Security Incident Response Team (GSIRT), working independently while maintaining strong communication and collaboration across the team. This position will report to the Director, Cyber Defense Team.

Job Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and guidance to a hybrid remote team of engineers specializing in detection engineering, incident response, security automation, and related disciplines.

• Lead and manage the team's detection engineering and automating response.

• Drive the enhancement of the Cyber Defense Team's workflow to improve response times.

• Integrate knowledge of threats with business requirements to develop advanced detection and response capabilities that align with organizational needs.

• Manage team availability and scheduling to ensure team members are prepared for flexible work hours and on-call duties during non-standard business hours, effectively responding to incidents and addressing security issues promptly.

• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders.

• Undertake additional cyber defense duties as assigned, contributing to the overall security posture and resilience of the organization.

• Honesty, trustworthiness and ethical conduct are material requirements for the responsibilities outlined above

Job Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in computer science, engineering, information technology, or equivalent experience.

• 7+ years in information security, with significant experience in security operations and team management.

• Proven experience in overseeing network and endpoint forensics, and log analytics.

• Expertise in managing responses to security incidents including those involving cloud platforms.

• Experience managing and executing threat detection and/or hunting capabilities.

• Experience with SIEM, EDR, and other key security analysis technologies.

• Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python, PowerShell, and bash for automation is preferred, with an emphasis on managing and guiding teams in these areas.

• Proficiency with CI/CD pipelines and tools is preferred, with experience in overseeing their use and implementation.

• Strong leadership skills, with the ability to communicate clearly, manage multiple priorities, and lead a distributed team effectively.

• Proven track record in strategic planning and business strategy in the field of information security.

• All candidates must be authorized to work in the USA.

Sony is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex (including pregnancy), gender, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, military status, status as a veteran or disabled veteran, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or family status, genetic information, medical condition, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local law, ordinance, or regulation.

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