Cyber Defense Engineering Manager
2024-08-21
USA
Abnormal Security
About the Role
Abnormal Security is a leading cyber security organization committed to maintaining the highest standards of cybersecurity. As a Cyber Defense Engineering Manager with AWS expertise, you will lead a team of security professionals responsible for protecting our organization's digital assets and cloud infrastructure. You'll play a crucial role in developing and implementing robust cybersecurity strategies, overseeing incident response, and ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations, with a particular focus on AWS environments. This position requires a blend of technical expertise in cloud security, leadership skills, and strategic thinking to stay ahead of evolving cyber threats in cloud-based infrastructures.
What you will do
Lead and mentor a team of cyber defense engineers, fostering their growth and development
Develop and maintain the organization's cybersecurity policies, procedures, and best practices for AWS cloud environments
Oversee the design, implementation, and maintenance of security systems and controls in AWS
Conduct regular risk assessments and vulnerability analyses to identify potential security gaps in cloud infrastructures
Manage incident response processes and lead investigations into security breaches, including those in AWS environments
Collaborate with other departments to ensure security measures are integrated across the organization's cloud systems
Review Infrastructure as Code (IAC) pull requests to implement security controls.
Stay informed about emerging threats and technologies in cloud security, adapting strategies accordingly
Prepare and present reports to senior management on security status and initiatives, including AWS-specific metrics and insights
Manage budgets and resources for the cyber defense team, including AWS security tools and services
Ensure compliance with relevant industry standards and regulations (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001, GDPR, FedRAMP) in cloud environments
Must Haves
Bachelor’s Degree in Information Security, Computer Science, Digital Forensics, Cyber Security, or equivalent years of professional experience to meet job requirements and expectations
7+ years of experience in cybersecurity, with at least 3 years in a leadership role
Strong knowledge of network security, encryption, access control, and security protocols
In-Depth knowledge of EDR, CDR, and SIEM technologies.
Strong understanding of cloud security, particularly in AWS environments
Familiarity with Kuberenetes environments and associated security controls
Demonstrated ability to mentor and train security engineers
Excellent communications skills and the ability to collaborate across teams
Knowledge of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and security automation in AWS (e.g., AWS CloudFormation, AWS CDK, Terraform)
Familiarity with DevSecOps practices and tools, especially in AWS CI/CD pipelines
Knowledge of containerization security (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes) in AWS ECS or EKS
Proficiency in GitHub and its pull request process, including code review practices and security considerations
Nice to Haves
Master's degree in Cybersecurity or a related field
Relevant security certifications such as CISSP, CISM, GIAC, GCIH or equivalent
Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, GoLang, or Java for security automations and code reviews
Experience with penetration testing and ethical hacking techniques in cloud environment
Public speaking or presentation skills for security awareness training
Knowledge of digital forensics and malware analysis in cloud contexts
#LI-MA1
At Abnormal Security certain roles are eligible for a bonus, restricted stock units (RSUs), and benefits. Individual compensation packages are based on factors unique to each candidate, including their skills, experience, qualifications and other job-related reasons. We know that benefits are also an important piece of your total compensation package. Learn more about our Compensation and Equity Philosophy on our Benefits & Perks page.
Base salary range:
$163,800—$192,200 USD
Abnormal Security is a leading cyber security organization committed to maintaining the highest standards of cybersecurity. As a Cyber Defense Engineering Manager with AWS expertise, you will lead a team of security professionals responsible for protecting our organization's digital assets and cloud infrastructure. You'll play a crucial role in developing and implementing robust cybersecurity strategies, overseeing incident response, and ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations, with a particular focus on AWS environments. This position requires a blend of technical expertise in cloud security, leadership skills, and strategic thinking to stay ahead of evolving cyber threats in cloud-based infrastructures.
What you will do
Lead and mentor a team of cyber defense engineers, fostering their growth and development
Develop and maintain the organization's cybersecurity policies, procedures, and best practices for AWS cloud environments
Oversee the design, implementation, and maintenance of security systems and controls in AWS
Conduct regular risk assessments and vulnerability analyses to identify potential security gaps in cloud infrastructures
Manage incident response processes and lead investigations into security breaches, including those in AWS environments
Collaborate with other departments to ensure security measures are integrated across the organization's cloud systems
Review Infrastructure as Code (IAC) pull requests to implement security controls.
Stay informed about emerging threats and technologies in cloud security, adapting strategies accordingly
Prepare and present reports to senior management on security status and initiatives, including AWS-specific metrics and insights
Manage budgets and resources for the cyber defense team, including AWS security tools and services
Ensure compliance with relevant industry standards and regulations (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001, GDPR, FedRAMP) in cloud environments
Must Haves
Bachelor’s Degree in Information Security, Computer Science, Digital Forensics, Cyber Security, or equivalent years of professional experience to meet job requirements and expectations
7+ years of experience in cybersecurity, with at least 3 years in a leadership role
Strong knowledge of network security, encryption, access control, and security protocols
In-Depth knowledge of EDR, CDR, and SIEM technologies.
Strong understanding of cloud security, particularly in AWS environments
Familiarity with Kuberenetes environments and associated security controls
Demonstrated ability to mentor and train security engineers
Excellent communications skills and the ability to collaborate across teams
Knowledge of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and security automation in AWS (e.g., AWS CloudFormation, AWS CDK, Terraform)
Familiarity with DevSecOps practices and tools, especially in AWS CI/CD pipelines
Knowledge of containerization security (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes) in AWS ECS or EKS
Proficiency in GitHub and its pull request process, including code review practices and security considerations
Nice to Haves
Master's degree in Cybersecurity or a related field
Relevant security certifications such as CISSP, CISM, GIAC, GCIH or equivalent
Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, GoLang, or Java for security automations and code reviews
Experience with penetration testing and ethical hacking techniques in cloud environment
Public speaking or presentation skills for security awareness training
Knowledge of digital forensics and malware analysis in cloud contexts
#LI-MA1
At Abnormal Security certain roles are eligible for a bonus, restricted stock units (RSUs), and benefits. Individual compensation packages are based on factors unique to each candidate, including their skills, experience, qualifications and other job-related reasons. We know that benefits are also an important piece of your total compensation package. Learn more about our Compensation and Equity Philosophy on our Benefits & Perks page.
Base salary range:
$163,800—$192,200 USD