VerTALENTS - Manager of Defenders Team
Requirements
• Strong hands-on technical experience in cybersecurity operations, security engineering, incident response, or closely related disciplines. • Demonstrated technical expertise in threat hunting, threat intelligence, compromise assessments, DFIR, or MDR services. • Experience applying advanced AI models or locally deployed AI technologies to technical or security-related workflows. • Strong understanding of cybersecurity threats, attack techniques, investigative methodologies, and defensive security practices. • Ability to lead and mentor technical cybersecurity teams while remaining actively involved in complex technical work. • Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills. • Excellent communication and collaboration skills. • Ability to work flexible hours aligned with U.S. business needs. • Professional fluency in English. • Experience conducting or leading cybersecurity tabletop exercises (TTXs). • Experience with organizational-level threat modeling and advanced threat research. • Experience integrating AI-powered automation into cybersecurity operations. • Experience managing cybersecurity service delivery in a consulting or managed security services environment. • Familiarity with modern security monitoring, investigation, and incident response tools. • This is a remote position open to candidates based in the United States and internationally. • Top preferred location: Belfast, Northern Ireland. • Additional preferred locations include: • Argentina , Poland , Italy , Romania , Netherlands , Spain ,Portugal • Candidates from other locations may also be considered based on relevant experience and qualifications. • All candidates must be able to accommodate working hours aligned with U.S. business operations.
Responsibilities
• Cybersecurity Operations & Technical Leadership • Lead and provide hands-on technical guidance across the Defenders team's cybersecurity operations and service delivery. • Oversee and contribute to threat hunting, threat intelligence, and compromise assessments. • Guide digital forensics and incident response (DFIR) activities, including complex investigations and response efforts. • Support the delivery and continuous improvement of Managed Detection and Response (MDR) services. • Lead and facilitate cybersecurity tabletop exercises (TTXs) to evaluate and strengthen organizational incident response readiness. • Conduct and guide in-depth organizational threat modeling research to identify and assess security risks. • Provide technical mentorship and direction to cybersecurity professionals. • AI-Driven Security Operations • Leverage frontier AI models and locally deployed AI models to enhance cybersecurity investigations, analysis, and service delivery. • Identify opportunities to apply AI-driven automation across threat hunting, threat intelligence, incident response, and MDR workflows. • Evaluate and implement practical AI-assisted approaches to improve operational efficiency and technical capabilities. • Guide the responsible integration of AI technologies into cybersecurity processes while maintaining technical accuracy and security standards. • Team Leadership & Collaboration • Manage and mentor technically skilled cybersecurity professionals. • Balance team leadership responsibilities with active participation in technical work. • Collaborate with VerSprite leadership and technical teams to improve security service capabilities. • Support the development of effective workflows, technical methodologies, and consistent service delivery practices.
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