Director, Cyber Security Countermeasures
Job Description:
• Lead a small, high-performing team responsible for cyber countermeasure readiness.
• Develop and maintain a strategic roadmap for cyber countermeasure tooling.
• Ensure all countermeasure tools are continuously evaluated against current and emerging threat intelligence.
• Establish and maintain a prioritized book of work for countermeasure enhancements.
• Partner with countermeasure delivery teams to prioritize work and investment to maximize countermeasure readiness.
• Define and implement metrics and monitoring strategies to measure effectiveness and readiness.
• Collaborate with threat intelligence, incident response, and security operations teams to ensure alignment and integration.
• Collaborate with Offensive Security to create and execute regular validation testing.
• Drive continuous improvement of countermeasure capabilities to maximize disruption of cyber threats.
• Provide executive-level reporting on countermeasure strategy, progress, and effectiveness.
Requirements:
• Proven experience in cybersecurity leadership, preferably in threat detection, prevention, or countermeasure strategy.
• Strong understanding of threat intelligence, security tooling, and cyber kill chain concepts.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive strategic initiatives.
• Experience with security technologies such as SIEM, EDR, NDR, IDS/IPS, and threat intelligence platforms.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to translate technical concepts into business-relevant outcomes.
• Preferred: Experience in regulated industries such as healthcare, finance, or critical infrastructure.
• Certifications such as CISSP, GIAC, or equivalent.
• Familiarity with MITRE ATT&CK and Pre-ATT&CK
• Experience conducting threat modeling
• Familiar with adversary emulation, offensive security, or incident response.
Benefits:
• Medical, dental and vision benefits
• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• Time off (including paid time off, company and personal holidays, volunteer time off, paid parental and caregiver leave)
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Life insurance and many other opportunities
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