Manager of Threat Informed Defence Engineering

3 weeks ago


Allen Texas, United States Experian Full time
Job Description

The Manager Threat Informed Defence Engineering will lead a dedicated global team of security engineers focused on Detection Assurance and Threat Modelling. This role involves programmatically testing existing and new cyber threat detection controls, creating and maintaining an engineering backlog of threat scenarios from structured threat intelligence, building dashboards highlighting coverage and effectiveness of detective controls, and threat modelling critical business applications to uncover additional detection opportunities. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of cyber threats and the ability to translate this knowledge into effective defense mechanisms. 

Key Responsibilities: 

Lead and develop a global team of security engineers dedicated to enhancing our detection capabilities and ensuring the effectiveness of our cyber threat defenses. 

Work closely with the Cyber Threat Intelligence team to translate structured threat intelligence into prioritized threat scenarios, informing the engineering backlog and detection strategies.  

Spearhead the development and maintenance of dashboards that measure the coverage and effectiveness of detective controls, providing real-time insights into our defensive posture.  

Implement and oversee a rigorous Detection Assurance program, programmatically testing and validating the effectiveness of existing and new detection controls against these scenarios. 

Create and maintain an engineering backlog of threat scenarios, ensuring continuous improvement and adaptation of our detection capabilities to the evolving threat landscape. 

Conduct threat modelling exercises on critical business applications, identifying potential threat scenarios and developing strategies to bolster detection and defense mechanisms. 

Work closely with cross-functional teams, including software development, operations, and IT, to integrate threat-informed defense principles into the broader security strategy. 

Stay abreast of the latest cyber threats, trends, and technologies, ensuring our defense mechanisms are ahead of potential attackers. 

Foster a culture of innovation, encouraging the team to explore new technologies, methodologies, and practices to enhance our threat detection and defense capabilities. 

Develop and manage the TID team budget, allocating resources strategically to maximize impact and effectiveness. 

Report on the team's progress, challenges, and achievements, providing insights and recommendations to senior management to inform strategic decision-making.



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