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Varonis · 4 months ago

MDR Director

Varonis is a leader in data security, taking a unique approach to cybersecurity. As Manager of Managed Data Detection and Response (MDR), you will lead five MDDR teams, responsible for an organization of over 35 employees, while serving as the site Director and most senior MDR leader in the region.

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Responsibilities

Serve as the technical and operational escalation point for investigations and incidents
Drive operational maturity through scalable processes, tooling, and metrics
Ensure 24x7 MDR operations meet or exceed SLA and quality standards
Maintain deep knowledge of Varonis MDR capabilities and roadmap
Act as a senior customer-facing representative during high-severity incidents
Build trusted relationships with customers, acting as a strategic advisor
Ensure clear communication, timely resolution, and high customer satisfaction
Drive continuous improvement in service quality through feedback and analytics
Hire, train, and manage MDR team leads and analysts
Conduct regular performance reviews and provide ongoing coaching
Foster a culture of accountability, growth, and technical excellence
Ensure the team is equipped with the skills and tools to succeed
Collaborate with engineering and product management to evolve MDR platform and detection capabilities
Contribute to the design and refinement of detection systems, playbooks, and runbooks
Represent MDR in executive briefings, showcasing metrics, achievements, and initiatives
Identify opportunities to automate and scale MDR workflows using AI and analytics

Qualification

Cybersecurity leadershipIncident responseTeam managementCybersecurity certificationsAnalytical skillsCustomer engagementPassion for automationCommunication skillsProblem-solving skillsMentoringStrategic mindset

Required

7+ years of experience in cybersecurity leadership roles
Proven success managing high-performing, customer-facing security teams
Degree and/or certifications in cybersecurity
Deep expertise in detection, investigation, and incident response
Familiarity with tools such as EDR, AV, DLP, DSPM, PAM, IAM, IDS, and firewalls
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Experience leading customer-facing incident response efforts
Ability to represent Varonis with customers, prospects, and executive stakeholders
Experience mentoring and developing technical leaders
Strategic mindset with experience influencing product or service design
Passion for automation, scalability, and continuous improvement

Company

Varonis is a pioneer in data security and analytics, fighting a different battle than conventional cybersecurity companies.

H1B Sponsorship

Varonis has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (11)
2024 (5)
2023 (2)
2022 (2)

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$430.46M
Key Investors
Convergence Investment PartnersDell EMC
2024-09-05Post Ipo Debt· $400M
2021-01-01Post Ipo Equity
2020-01-01Post Ipo Debt

Leadership Team

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Brian Vecci
Field CTO
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David Gibson
SVP of Strategic Programs
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