Security Analytics Director
Allen, TX

Job Description

We are seeking a Director of Security Engineering for our Global Security Office. This Director will manage the overall strategic direction of the Security Analytics Team and ensure day-to-day operational responsibilities are met in adherence to established process and procedures.

Area of responsibility will be to manage solutions associated with security analytics, specifically the function of data aggregation and threat detection. Solutions that fall into the area of responsibility include SIEM, UBA, Threat Intelligence Platforms, Incident Response Automation, and Data Visualization capabilities.

Responsibilities will include:

* Oversee the engineers strategic and tactical tasks.
* Identify chronic operational issues and ensure they are managed appropriately. Manage and escalate roadblocks that may jeopardize security operations, infrastructure, and SLOs.
* Serve as a senior mentor to engineering staff.
* Track tactical issues in execution of Security Engineering responsibilities.
* Document and track engineering training requirements.
* Ensure engineers follow existing procedures and all procedures are documented in accordance with local guidelines.

Additional Duties:

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* Must be technical and capable of serving as the primary point of contact with senior management.
* Ensure a collaborative relationship exists with architecture and design teams on control evaluations and capabilities studies.
* Drive process improvement in area of responsibility.
* Create a curriculum and conduct in-house training sessions, individualized if needed, for staff, to ensure appropriate development of skills and continued innovation as well as participating in incident management team exercises and events.
* Bachelor's Degree in Information Security, Computer Science or equivalent; or 7 years' comparable work/military experience.
* Security Certifications such as CISSP, ECIH, GCIA, and/or GCIH.
* Strong background in security operations, process, solutions and technologies.
* Experience interfacing with other internal or external organizations regarding failure and incident response situations.
* 3 years of experience leading teams utilizing log aggregation and threat detection solutions. SIEM/UBA/Big Data
* 5 years of experience in security incident handling support activities including knowledge of common probing and attack methods, network/service discovery, system assessment, viruses and other forms of malware.
* Experience with Security Analytic Tools : Splunk and Exabeam
* Experience with Incident Response Automation (Powershell, Python,SOAR)
* Knowledge of hacker methodologies and tactics, system vulnerabilities and key indicators of attacks and exploits.
* Excellent verbal communication skills, strong analytical and organizational skills.
* Strong analytical skills to define risk, identify potential threats, and develop action/mitigation plans.
* Ability to manage expectations with multiple stakeholders on projects and programs in conjunction with information security team.
* Demonstrated personal integrity, the ability to professionally handle confidential matters and exhibit the appropriate level of judgment commensurate with the position and responsibilities.

EOE including Disability/Veterans