Gartner · 2 hours ago
Manager, Detection Engineering and Security Automation
Stamford, CT
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$106K/yr - $145K/yr
7+ years expGartner is a leading company that provides actionable business and technology insights. They are seeking a Manager for Detection Engineering and Security Automation to lead a team focused on building and optimizing advanced detection and response capabilities across their security ecosystem.
Business DevelopmentConsultingInformation Technology
Hiring Manager
Rynnetta Garner
Responsibilities
Lead and mentor a team of detection and security automation engineers
Define and execute the roadmap for detection engineering and security automation aligned with organizational objectives
Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement
Oversee the design, development, and tuning of detection logic across SIEM, EDR, and cloud-native platforms
Ensure detection coverage for emerging threats, MITRE ATT&CK techniques, and compliance requirements
Partner with Threat Intelligence, Purple Teams and Security Operations teams to develop, validate and improve detection efficacy
Drive the development of automated workflows for alert triage, incident response, and threat hunting
Implement orchestration solutions (SOAR) to reduce mean time to detect (MTTD) and mean time to respond (MTTR)
Identify repetitive tasks and build scalable automation solutions using scripting and APIs
Establish KPIs and metrics to measure detection performance and automation impact
Ensure high availability and reliability of detection and automation platforms
Stay current with evolving threat landscapes, detection technologies, and automation frameworks
Evaluate and implement new tools and techniques to enhance detection and response capabilities
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related field or 7+ years of experience in security operations, detection engineering, or related roles
3+ years in a leadership or managerial capacity
Experience driving security projects from requirements gathering to completion
Ability to mentor, motivate, and coach team members, leading to operational excellence
Passion for security and solving tomorrow's problems
Skilled and experienced, but possessing a servant leader mindset
Able to relentlessly prioritize and see the big picture
Comfortable both with delegating and 'rolling up your sleeves' when the time comes
Passion for coaching, mentoring, and development of others
Accountable, transparent and willing to go the extra mile when necessary
Willing to learn new technology platforms
Strong team player
Able to work proactively in a time sensitive operations environment
Innovation mindset – Takes opportunities to make existing processes more efficient and thinks 'automation first'
Demonstrated ability to transform and shape teams
Preferred
Certifications such as GIAC GCDA, GCFA, GCTI, GPYC or equivalent are a plus
Cloud experience (AWS, Azure, GCP)
Benefits
Competitive compensation.
Limitless growth and learning opportunities.
Ongoing mentorship and apprenticeship; Leadership courses, development programs, technical courses, certification opportunities and more!
A collaborative and positive culture - join a diverse team of professionals that are as smart and driven as you.
A chance to make an impact – your work will contribute directly to our strategy.
Enjoy the flexibility of working from home and the energy of collaborating with peers in our dynamic offices.
20+ PTO days plus holidays and floating holidays in your first year.
Extensive medical, dental insurance and vision plan.
401K with corporate match, immediate vesting.
Health-and-wellness-related allowance programs.
Parental leave.
Tuition reimbursement.
Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
Employee Assistance Program.
Gartner Gives Charity Match. And much more!
Company
Gartner
Gartner provides fact-based consulting services, helping clients use and manage IT to enhance business performance.
10001+ employees
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