Manager, Detection Engineering & Threat Hunting at Jobgether

, , United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

13 Aug, 26

Salary

190000.0

Posted On

15 May, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Detection Engineering, Threat Hunting, Cybersecurity Leadership, Adversary Emulation, Digital Forensics, Malware Analysis, Security Analytics, Incident Response, Technical Strategy, Team Management, Elasticsearch, Datadog, KPI Tracking, Automation, Threat Intelligence, Stakeholder Communication

Industry

Internet Marketplace Platforms

Description

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Manager, Detection Engineering & Threat Hunting in United States. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced cybersecurity leader to shape and scale advanced detection engineering and threat hunting capabilities within a fast-growing, remote-first environment. In this role, you will lead a highly technical team focused on building high-fidelity detections, improving threat visibility, and strengthening security operations across millions of protected endpoints and identities worldwide. You will collaborate closely with Product, Engineering, SOC, and Support teams to translate threat intelligence into scalable and effective detection strategies. The position combines technical leadership, operational strategy, and hands-on mentorship while driving innovation in threat detection pipelines and automation. Ideal candidates are deeply engaged in the cybersecurity community, passionate about emerging threat actor tradecraft, and motivated by solving complex security challenges at scale. This role offers the opportunity to influence both technical direction and organizational growth while working alongside highly skilled security professionals in a collaborative and mission-driven culture. \n Accountabilities: Lead and scale the Detection Engineering and Threat Hunting function by defining technical strategy, operational processes, and roadmap priorities. Design and optimize workflows that improve detection engineering efficiency, reduce latency, and enhance signal quality in large-scale environments. Manage and mentor a team of detection engineers through regular coaching, career development, feedback, and performance guidance. Collaborate with Product and Engineering teams to prioritize and develop new detection capabilities and security features. Partner with Support and SOC teams to streamline workflows related to false positives, detection requests, and incident response improvements. Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on automation, threat validation, detection accuracy, and operational scalability. Develop and track team objectives, KPIs, and OKRs aligned with organizational security goals and strategic initiatives. Research and implement detection opportunities for emerging technologies, attack techniques, and evolving threat landscapes. Provide technical leadership and guidance across multidisciplinary cybersecurity domains, including threat hunting, digital forensics, and malware analysis. Contribute to industry engagement through webinars, conferences, public speaking opportunities, and participation in the broader cybersecurity community. Requirements: 4+ years of experience in detection engineering, threat hunting, adversary emulation, or related cybersecurity disciplines. 2+ years of leadership or management experience overseeing detection engineering, threat hunting, or security research teams. Strong background in cybersecurity operations, digital forensics, incident response, malware analysis, or security analytics. Experience developing scalable detection logic and improving detection efficacy in enterprise or large-scale environments. Familiarity with platforms such as Elasticsearch, Datadog, or similar technologies used for large-scale data analysis and monitoring. Strong understanding of modern threat actor techniques, security operations concepts, and adversary tradecraft. Proven ability to lead complex initiatives, delegate responsibilities effectively, and drive projects to successful completion. Excellent communication and collaboration skills with the ability to explain technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Experience creating process documentation, operational procedures, and workflow diagrams to improve organizational efficiency. Data-driven mindset with knowledge of analytics, metrics, or statistical analysis methodologies. Active involvement within the cybersecurity community through conferences, public contributions, research, or speaking engagements. Strong commitment to continuous learning and staying current with evolving cybersecurity trends and technologies. Benefits: Fully remote work environment within the United States. Competitive compensation package including a base salary range of $160,000 to $190,000 plus bonus and equity opportunities. Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance plans. Generous paid time off, paid holidays, and sick leave policies. 12 weeks of paid parental leave. 401(k) plan with company contribution regardless of employee participation. Life and disability insurance coverage. Stock options available for full-time employees. One-time home office reimbursement to support remote work setup. Monthly digital reimbursement allowance. Annual professional development and education stipend. Access to coaching and personal development resources to support career growth and well-being. \n How Jobgether works: We use an AI-powered matching process to ensure your application is reviewed quickly, objectively, and fairly against the role's core requirements. Our system identifies the top-fitting candidates, and this shortlist is then shared directly with the hiring company. The final decision and next steps (interviews, assessments) are managed by their internal team. We appreciate your interest and wish you the best! Why Apply Through Jobgether? Data Privacy Notice: By submitting your application, you acknowledge that Jobgether will process your personal data to evaluate your candidacy and share relevant information with the hiring employer. This processing is based on legitimate interest and pre-contractual measures under applicable data protection laws (including GDPR). You may exercise your rights (access, rectification, erasure, objection) at any time. #LI-CL1

Responsibilities

Lead and scale the Detection Engineering and Threat Hunting function by defining technical strategies and operational roadmaps. Manage a technical team to build high-fidelity detections and improve threat visibility across millions of endpoints.