Proven · 3 months ago
Sr Manager, Threat Detection & Hunt (EDR)
Austin, TX
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$200K/yr - $220K/yr
7+ years expPRI Technology is a leading enterprise organization with over 70,000 employees, seeking a Threat Detection & Hunt Manager. This role involves leading a team of detection engineers to design, develop, and maintain advanced threat detection capabilities, essential for identifying cyber threats and malicious activity.
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Responsibilities
Manage and mentor a team of detection engineers, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and technical excellence
Define and execute detection engineering strategy aligned with business risk and organizational goals
Lead initiatives to automate detection engineering workflows and improve team efficiency
Develop and optimize detection logic, signatures, and analytics across SIEM, EDR, and cloud-native platforms
Oversee hypothesis-based threat hunting campaigns performed by team members
Integrate threat intelligence into detection and response workflows to enhance situational awareness
Translate threat actor behaviors into actionable detections using frameworks like MITRE ATT&CK and the Cyber Kill Chain
Conduct threat modeling and detection gap analysis to continuously improve detection coverage
Ensure detection logic is tested, validated, and tuned for accuracy and performance
Collaborate with SOC, threat intelligence, and incident response teams to align detection efforts with operational needs
Partner with IT, OT, and service providers to ensure visibility and coverage across enterprise and industrial environments
Communicate detection strategies, risks, and outcomes effectively to technical and non-technical stakeholders, including executive leadership
Ensure detection engineering practices support compliance with internal policies and external regulatory requirements
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (completed and verified prior to start) from an accredited university
7+ years of experience in cybersecurity, with at least 3 years in a leadership or technical lead role focused on detection engineering or threat detection
Hands-on experience with SIEM platforms (e.g., Splunk, Microsoft Sentinel) and EDR solutions (e.g., CrowdStrike, Defender for Endpoint)
Displays a proven track record in leading and managing a threat response team with emphasis on proactive threat identification, analysis and incident identification
Ability to apply threat intelligence to identify, assess, and report on current advanced threats
Deep understanding of threat detection technologies including SIEM, EDR, and cloud-native tools
Proficiency in detection scripting languages such as KQL and Sigma
Strong knowledge of adversary tactics and techniques, including MITRE ATT&CK and the Cyber Kill Chain
Ability to define and execute detection engineering strategies aligned with business risk
Skilled in cross-functional collaboration with SOC, IR, and IT/OT teams
Passion for automation and continuous improvement in detection engineering workflows
Benefits
401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Flexible schedule
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Company
Proven
Proven is a full-service digital consultancy dedicated to empowering mission-driven organizations.
11-50 employees
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