LinkedIn · 1 week ago
Manager, Information Security - Detection Engineering
Sunnyvale, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$152K/yr - $248K/yr
7+ years expLinkedIn is the world’s largest professional network, built to create economic opportunity for every member of the global workforce. They are seeking an experienced Engineering Manager to lead the Detection Engineering team, responsible for developing and maintaining threat detection capabilities and security monitoring systems to protect their infrastructure and members.
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Responsibilities
Lead and manage the detection engineering team, including hiring, training, and mentoring team members
Develop and maintain detection engineering policies, procedures, infrastructure, and guidelines
Coordinate and oversee all activities of the detection engineering team during threat detection development and implementation
Serve as the primary point of contact for all threat detection development and enhancement initiatives
Ensure timely development, testing, and deployment of detection rules and monitoring capabilities
Conduct post-deployment analysis and create detailed reports on detection effectiveness with KPIs, including tuning recommendations and optimization strategies
Communicate detection development status, updates, metrics and reporting, and capabilities to senior management, stakeholders, and security teams regularly
Coordinate with internal and external teams, including security operations, defense infrastructure, incident response, and product engineering teams to develop and maintain effective detection capabilities
Develop and maintain an effective detection engineering communication plan
Continuously evaluate and improve detection engineering processes, tools, and capabilities
Conduct and report on regular detection testing and validation exercises to test and refine detection rules and monitoring systems
Stay current with emerging threats, attack techniques, and detection technologies to enhance the detection engineering program
Maintain comprehensive documentation of all detection rules, including development rationale, testing results, and performance metrics
Prepare and present detection engineering reports and metrics to senior leadership and stakeholders
Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards related to threat detection and monitoring
Develop and deliver detection engineering training programs for team members and other relevant personnel
Promote security detection awareness and best practices across the organization
Ensure the detection engineering team is up-to-date with the latest tools, techniques, and procedures
Manage the detection engineering budget and allocate resources effectively
Evaluate and recommend tools, technologies, and services to enhance the detection engineering program
Ensure the team has the necessary resources and support to perform their duties effectively
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or related technical discipline, or equivalent practical experience
1+ year(s) of management experience or 1+ year(s) of staff level engineering experience with management training
7+ years of experience in cybersecurity, with a focus on detection engineering, security monitoring, threat intelligence, incident response, or related security roles
Experience leading or managing a cybersecurity, incident response, or detection engineering team
Experience in cybersecurity frameworks and standards (e.g., NIST, MITRE ATT&CK, OCSF)
Experience in detection engineering tools and technologies (e.g., Query Languages, CI/CD, YARA, Sigma rules, threat intelligence platforms)
Experience with threat analysis, detection rule development, automation engineering, and security monitoring optimization
Project management experience with managing budgets and resources
Preferred
Master's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Assurance, or a related field
10+ years of experience in cybersecurity, with significant experience in detection engineering, threat intelligence, or incident response
3+ years of management experience in building small to medium-sized teams, demonstrating growth and a track record of successful deliveries
Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple detection development projects simultaneously as well as managing an oncall team
Relevant certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM, GCIH, GCFA, SANS)
Experience in developing and delivering detection engineering training and awareness programs
Strong proficiency in Kusto Query Language (KQL) and SQL
Proficiency in programming or scripting languages (e.g., Python, Go, etc.) for automating detection development and testing processes
Experience with cloud security and detection engineering in cloud environments especially Azure
Knowledge of advanced threat detection techniques, including threat hunting and behavioral analysis as well as applied threat intelligence
Familiarity with detection engineering frameworks and best practices (e.g., Sigma, YARA, STIX/TAXII, OCSF)
Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to convey complex technical information to non-technical stakeholders
Benefits
Generous health and wellness programs
Time away for employees of all levels
Annual performance bonus
Stock
Benefits and/or other applicable incentive compensation plans
Company
LinkedIn is a professional networking site that allows users to create business connections, search for jobs, and find potential clients. It is a sub-organization of Microsoft.
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Funding
Current Stage
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$154.8MKey Investors
Bain Capital VenturesGreylockSequoia Capital
2016-06-13Acquired
2016-02-15Private Equity
2014-04-01Series Unknown
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