Director, Cyber Security Detection Engineering

AstraZeneca

Hybrid Actively hiring Posted this week
Gaithersburg, MD Posted 4 days ago $169,320$253,980 / year

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TL;DR

As the Director of Cyber Security Detection Engineering at AstraZeneca in Gaithersburg, Maryland, you will lead enterprise detection capabilities across cloud, on-premises, and OT/ICS environments, overseeing data engineering, detection content development, purple team operations, and automation/AI integration. Your daily tasks include establishing comprehensive detection roadmaps, ensuring robust data pipelines for threat detection, and delivering executive reporting on coverage assessments and capability maturation. You will work with global teams to maintain regulatory compliance while fostering a culture of innovation in security technologies such as SIEM, EDR, and cloud-native tools. This role requires expertise in MITRE ATT&CK frameworks, automation platforms like SOAR, and data engineering practices for hybrid environments. Ideal candidates have over five years of experience leading detection engineering at enterprise scale, with strong communication skills to engage diverse stakeholders across regions and functions.

Skills

MITRE ATT&CK SIEM XDR SOAR Python Kubernetes AWS Azure GCP CI/CD Docker PostgreSQL Terraform OT/ICS Cyber Kill Chain ITIL CISSP CISM GCIA GCDA GMON

What you'll do

  • Direct the development and execution of comprehensive detection engineering programs.
  • Ensure robust data pipelines support detection activities across hybrid environments.
  • Oversee creation, testing, and deployment of detection logic for SIEM and EDR tools.
  • Operationalize AI agents to enhance detection accuracy and reduce false positives.
  • Own detection engineering targets and deliver executive-ready briefings and dashboards.

What we're looking for

  • Over 5 years of experience managing detection engineering or security operations in enterprise-sized organizations.
  • Proven leadership across the detection engineering lifecycle, including development, testing, deployment, and tuning at scale.
  • Extensive knowledge of threat detection frameworks like MITRE ATT&CK and expertise in mapping organizational coverage based on threat intelligence.
  • Experience operationalizing modern detection platforms (SIEM, XDR, SOAR) with integration of AI and machine learning models.
  • Deep understanding of cloud, identity, endpoint, and OT/ICS detection approaches across multi-cloud environments.
  • Bachelor's degree in information security, computer science, or a related field; relevant certifications preferred.
  • Strong communication skills to explain complex technical concepts clearly and produce concise written material for diverse stakeholders.

Employer

About AstraZeneca

AstraZeneca is a global biopharmaceutical company focused on the research, development, and commercialization of prescription medicines in oncology, cardiovascular, respiratory, and rare disease areas. Industry: Biopharmaceuticals

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