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RESPONSIBILITIES:

Kforce has a client in North Hills, NY that is seeking a dynamic and experienced Senior Manager of Detection Engineering to lead a team focused on building advanced detection and response capabilities for enterprise security operations. This is a key leadership role within Kforce's client solutions designed to drive innovation in threat detection, automation, and response strategy across diverse environments.

Key Responsibilities:

Detection Engineering Leadership:

Define and execute the strategic roadmap for cybersecurity detection engineering Architect and implement advanced detection logic using tools like SIEM, EDR, NDR, and SOAR Develop custom rules, alerting, and automated playbooks that align with the organization's threat landscape Utilize MITRE ATT&CK and other frameworks to assess and enhance detection coverage Continuously optimize detection systems to ensure high performance, scalability, and accuracy Collaborate with threat detection and incident response teams to mature overall cybersecurity capabilities Oversee testing efforts including adversary simulation and purple teaming exercises Manage ingestion pipelines and data normalization processes for SIEM and log aggregation tools

Incident Response Enablement:

Partner with incident response teams to ensure rapid detection, triage, and containment of cyber threats Provide technical insight during major incidents and post-incident reviews Incorporate lessons learned into new detection use cases and automation workflows Participate in an on-call rotation to support high-priority security events

Threat Intelligence Integration:

Leverage internal and external threat intel to inform detection rules and improve proactive defense Stay current with evolving threat vectors and incorporate relevant indicators into detection strategy

REQUIREMENTS:

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field, and 8+ years of professional experience (or equivalent combination such as a Master's and 6+ years, or 20+ years of experience without a degree) At least 3 years of direct team leadership and people management experience Deep experience with detection engineering, incident response, and security operations Proven knowledge of SIEM/SOAR platforms, detection logic creation, and automation Strong grasp of security tooling including DLP, EDR, WAF, IPS, SASE, cloud-native security tools, and Data Lakes Hands-on experience with multi-cloud environments (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform) Expertise in understanding and applying concepts from the MITRE ATT&CK framework, kill chain, and diamond model Demonstrated success in scaling detection and response programs across large environments

Preferred:

Security certifications such as CISSP, CISM, GSEC, GCIA, GCFA, CISA, or equivalent Background in DevOps, software development, networking, or system administration Understanding of machine learning and its application in predictive threat detection Experience leading SOC teams or incident response operations Strong communication skills and a passion for mentoring technical talent

Location Requirement:

Candidates must be within commuting distance to either North Hills, NY or Atlanta, GA and willing to work onsite 3 days per week

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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