Lead and evolve a high performing Cyber Defense organization delivering detection, response, and security engineering capabilities
Execute cyber defense strategy, translating enterprise objectives into operational roadmaps and measurable outcomes
Oversee incident response operations and serve as incident commander for significant cyber security events
Drive continuous improvement in detection coverage, response speed, and reduction of business impact from security incidents
Guide security engineering efforts across on prem, cloud (IaaS), and SaaS environments, including security tooling strategy and integration
Ensure high quality onboarding and use of security telemetry within SIEM and analytics platforms
Communicate risk, incidents, and program performance to technical teams and executive audiences
Define and report on program metrics, operational health, and key performance indicators

7+ years of experience leading or managing technical teams in cyber defense, security operations, or security engineering
Strong background in incident response, detection, and cyber security operations
Demonstrated experience leading high severity incidents and crisis response
Ability to clearly communicate complex technical topics to non technical and executive stakeholders
Experience leading distributed or globally dispersed teams
All candidates must be authorized to work in the US
Preferred Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Cyber Security, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience)
Hands on experience with SIEM, EDR, SOAR, and security analytics platforms
Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS and Azure
Experience with Agile or modern delivery and operating models
Knowledge of privacy, regulatory, and compliance considerations impacting cyber defense

Comprehensive medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage with coverage for spouses/domestic partners and child dependents, including access to a Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Employee assistance plan and comprehensive behavioral health benefits
Fertility benefits, including, surrogacy, and adoption assistance programs
Basic and supplemental life insurance for employees as well as supplemental life insurance coverage for their spouses/domestic partners and children
Voluntary benefits such as group legal, identity theft protection, accident, and hospital indemnity insurance
Short-term & long-term disability plans
Up to 12 weeks of paid parental and caregiver leave
401(k) Plan with pre-tax, Roth, and after-tax options and company match with immediate vesting
Education assistance and student loan programs
Flexible Work Arrangements, including remote and hybrid work schedules
Time off to include vacation, paid holidays, sick leave, Summer Fridays (early release), and a winter break between Christmas and New Year’s Day (based on business needs)
Referral bonuses (subject to eligibility)
Matching gift program
A wide variety of employee business resource groups (EBRGs)
Special discounts on Sony products, offered exclusively to Sony employees
Employee stock purchase plan (Sony covers commissions and fees for your Sony stock purchases made through after-tax payroll deductions

Director, Cyber Defense

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