Emory University · 2 months ago
Associate Director, Cyber Defense - OIT
Atlanta, GA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
7+ years expEmory University is a leading research university that fosters excellence and attracts world-class talent. They are seeking a strategic and technically skilled Associate Director of Cyber Defense to lead its Cyber Defense Team, responsible for overseeing cybersecurity detection engineering, managing threat intelligence, and coordinating incident response efforts.
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Responsibilities
Lead the Cyber Defense Team in all aspects of security incident management and response
Oversee the development and execution of threat intelligence and vulnerability management programs
Direct incident investigations and ensure timely and accurate documentation of findings
Coordinate with law enforcement and external incident response vendors as needed
Provide expert guidance on procedural aspects of incident response and forensic analysis
Regularly update the CISO and other leadership groups on incident status and risk assessments
Conduct investigations of containment of compromised systems and assess potential data exposure
Support the implementation, integration, and enhancement of security monitoring tools and methodologies including: EDR, SIEM, IDS/IPS, SOAR, etc
Represent the Cyber Defense function in cross-functional initiatives and governance forums
Manage relationships with third-party MSSPs
Develop and maintain operational metrics to measure the effectiveness of incident response activities and vulnerability remediation efforts
Continuously mature and evolve the cyber defense program, identifying opportunities for improvement in processes, tools, and team capabilities
Lead regular simulations and tabletop exercises to test incident response readiness, improve coordination, and ensure alignment with Emory’s risk management objectives
Technical design, implementation, maintenance, and strategic thought-leadership responsibilities for multiple information security disciplines such as security policy, awareness and education, risk management, incident response, vulnerability management, intrusion detection and prevention, regulatory compliance, and security operations
Drafts and reviews information security policies, processes, and procedures
Prepares information security awareness and education materials and other documentation
Determines and documents information security requirements and controls necessary for the protection of information resources
Implements and administers plans, processes, and procedures necessary to ensure compliance
Supervises other information security professionals and acts as a senior consultant to internal and external stakeholders or auditors as well as senior management
Provides guidance and assistance regarding information security matters such as the interpretation of information security policies and requirements or their applicability to particular situations
Oversees information security incident response activities, risk assessment and risk management activities, and vulnerability assessment and vulnerability management activities spanning multiple business units
Manages detailed network, operating system, database, and application vulnerability assessments and security configuration audits
Manages information security projects and initiatives
Oversees operational tasks supporting information security functions such as intrusion detection and prevention, security event log analysis, management reporting, virus prevention and remediation, encryption, network segmentation, remote access and authentication
Supports, maintains, monitors, troubleshoots and enhances security infrastructure tools, methodologies, software, and hardware
Independently develops automated tools and methodologies in support of Information Security functions
Analyzes data from Information Security functions and provides reports and recommended response actions to Information Security management
Represents Information Security to other organizations on information security related matters, as assigned
Publishes regular status reports and submits to management
Performs related responsibilities as required
Qualification
Required
A bachelor's degree and seven years of related IT experience including demonstrated technical expertise in multiple information security domains, project management skills and lead or supervisory experience, OR an equivalent combination of education, training and experience
Excellent project management and team participation skills
Good written and verbal communication skills
Knowledge of information security technologies, methodologies, and practices in security policy, standards, and best practices; security awareness; security incident response; risk assessment and management; vulnerability assessment and management; intrusion detection and prevention; system administration (Windows, OS X, Linux, Solaris, etc.); auditing and security administration of network, operating system, database and application security; access control; encryption; firewalls and proxies; networking; security event log analysis; virus prevention and remediation; and programming/scripting
Security certifications are a plus (e.g. SANS/GIAC, CISSP, CISA, CISM)
Preferred
GCIH – GIAC Certified Incident Handler
GCFA – GIAC Certified Forensic Analyst
GCIA – GIAC Certified Intrusion Analyst
CISSP – Certified Information Systems Security Professional
CISM – Certified Information Security Manager
CEH – Certified Ethical Hacker
CHFI – Computer Hacking Forensic Investigator
CompTIA CySA+ – CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst
CompTIA CASP+ – CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner
Company
Emory University
Emory University is an institute of higher learning and a private research university.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$719.87MKey Investors
GettyNational Institutes of HealthHyundai Hope On Wheels
2025-08-20Grant· $0.28M
2024-11-13Grant· $15M
2024-08-28Grant· $0.4M
Leadership Team
Claire E Sterk
President Emerita and Charles Howard Candler Professor of Public Health
Gregory Fenves
Chancellor
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