Hewlett Packard Enterprise · 1 month ago
Director, Cyber Defense Center
Frisco, TX
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$170K/yr - $412K/yr
12+ years expHewlett Packard Enterprise is a global edge-to-cloud company that focuses on advancing the way people live and work. The company is seeking a Director for its Cyber Defense Center to lead a 24/7 cyber defense operation, integrating advanced technology and threat intelligence to protect HPE’s global business. The role involves managing incidents, operationalizing automation and AI, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement within the organization.
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Responsibilities
Lead and manage the CDC’s round-the-clock operations, ensuring rapid detection, analysis, and coordinated response to cyber threats across HPE
Lead critical incidents as the primary incident commander
Build, mentor, and scale a highly skilled, globally leveraged team, addressing talent gaps and driving professional development
Champion the adoption of advanced technology, automation, and AI to enhance operational efficiency and effectiveness
Operationalize actionable threat intelligence, integrating it into CDC workflows and incident response
Drive investigation self-sufficiency, enabling the CDC to handle complex incidents without external support
Strengthen processes for accountability in structural security remediation, leveraging risk management and cyber governance maturity
Collaborate across cyber defense functions (Detection Engineering, Threat Hunting, Threat Intelligence, Insider Threat, Offensive Security) to ensure seamless integration and shared responsibility
Establish, enhance, and track key metrics (e.g., Mean Time to Contain, detection rates) to measure and continuously improve CDC performance
Ensure comprehensive visibility and monitoring across HPE’s environment, including M&A entities and affiliates
Foster a security-aware culture, partnering with IT, business units, and security champions to drive behavioral change
Lead the CDC’s transformation to a single, global SOC model, supported by DevSOCOps and aligned with business priorities
Qualification
Required
Proven experience leading large-scale, complex cyber defense or SOC operations in a global enterprise environment
Demonstrated track record of managing significant cybersecurity incidents, including those with public visibility and high business impact
Deep expertise in incident detection, response, and investigation across multiple domains (network, endpoint, cloud, OT)
Strong background in leveraging automation, AI, and advanced analytics to drive operational maturity
Experience integrating threat intelligence and proactive threat hunting into SOC workflows
Track record of driving process improvement, accountability, and cross-functional collaboration
Master's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, or equivalent experience
Minimum 12+ years of experience in cybersecurity, with significant leadership in SOC/CDC or similar operational roles. At least 10+ years should include people management
At least 5 years of experience in leading leaders
Preferred
Industry certifications such as CISSP, CISM, GIAC, or equivalent are highly desirable
Strategic vision and ability to translate strategy into operational execution
Exceptional communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management skills
Analytical mindset with a focus on metrics, continuous improvement, and resilience
Experience with global operations, location strategy, and managing distributed teams
Familiarity with regulatory requirements, risk management, and cyber governance frameworks
Benefits
Health & Wellbeing
Personal & Professional Development
Unconditional Inclusion
Company
Hewlett Packard Enterprise
Hewlett Packard Enterprise is an edge-to-cloud company that uses comprehensive solutions to accelerate business outcomes.
10001+ employees
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Funding
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Leadership Team
Antonio Neri
President & CEO
Fidelma Russo
EVP & GM, Hybrid Cloud and Chief Technology Officer
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