Senior Manager - Response Threat Operations

Pfizer

Confirmed live 2 days ago High trust
Closes tomorrow Hybrid

Quick summary

Work type
Hybrid
Location
Collegeville, PA
Salary
$139,100–$231,900 / yr
Posted
7 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live 2 days ago
Closes
Sep 12, 2026 (soon)

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Similar $191k
This role $186k
$128k most similar roles pay here $243k

This role pays less than 52% of similar roles. Most pay $165,800–$216,587 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $186k versus about $191k for comparable roles.

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About Pfizer

Pfizer Inc. is one of the world''s largest biopharmaceutical companies, researching, developing, manufacturing, and marketing medicines and vaccines across multiple therapeutic areas including oncology, cardiology, and infectious diseases. Industry: Biopharmaceuticals

Pfizer currently has 27 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $106,000–$176,600 across 27 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Senior Manager - Response Threat Operations

Senior Manager – Response Threat Operations joins the Global Cyber Defense team to lead the AMER Response Threat Operations unit. This role involves providing strategic direction and people leadership while overseeing 24x7 threat monitoring, incident response, and cyber intrusion analysis across global regions. The manager will drive operational excellence through automation and process optimization while managing complex projects using Agile principles. Key responsibilities include performing attack lifecycle analysis, developing remediation plans, and coordinating digital forensics and malware analysis. Candidates must possess advanced knowledge of TCP/IP, the OSI model, and Windows systems, alongside experience with tools like Wireshark, SNORT, Splunk, Kali Linux, Sift, and REMnux. Proficiency in programming languages such as C, Python, or Java is required to address security issues within a complex environment involving on-premises, cloud, and hybrid infrastructure.

What you'll do

  • Lead the AMER Response Threat Operations team by providing strategic direction, operational oversight, and people leadership.
  • Oversee 24x7 threat monitoring, incident response, and cyber intrusion analysis across global regions.
  • Perform attack lifecycle analysis and develop remediation plans for identified security threats.
  • Drive operational excellence through process optimization, automation, and metrics-driven decision making.
  • Manage the execution of strategic programs and projects using Agile principles to ensure timely delivery.
  • Provide technical leadership in digital forensics, malware analysis, and threat intelligence methodologies.
  • Develop and mentor team members through performance management, coaching, and career development.
  • Serve as a key stakeholder to communicate security impacts and manage risk with business leaders.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's degree with 6+ years experience, Master's with 5+ years, or PhD with 1+ year in cybersecurity or related fields.
  • Advanced understanding of TCP/IP, networking protocols, system administration, and defense-in-depth security elements.
  • Advanced knowledge of network threat lifecycles, attack vectors, and adversary tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs).
  • Advanced knowledge of the Windows operating system, including system utilities and administrative functions.
  • Significant experience with open-source security tools such as Wireshark, SNORT, Splunk, Kali Linux, Sift, and REMnux.
  • Proficiency in computer programming and scripting languages such as C, Python, or Java.
  • Demonstrated leadership skills to manage teams, mentor staff, and execute projects in an agile environment.
  • Must have permanent work authorization to be employed in the United States.

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