Director of Cyber Defense Center at HPE driving operational excellence and innovation in cyber defense. Leading a world-class, 24/7 cyber defense operation with advanced technology and skilled talent.
Responsibilities
Lead and manage the CDC’s round-the-clock operations, ensuring rapid detection, analysis, and coordinated response to cyber threats across HPE.
Lead critical incidents as the primary incident commander.
Build, mentor, and scale a highly skilled, globally leveraged team, addressing talent gaps and driving professional development.
Champion the adoption of advanced technology, automation, and AI to enhance operational efficiency and effectiveness.
Drive investigation self-sufficiency, enabling the CDC to handle complex incidents without external support.
Collaborate across cyber defense functions for seamless integration and shared responsibility.
Establish, enhance, and track key metrics to measure and continuously improve CDC performance.
Foster a security-aware culture by partnering with IT, business units, and security champions.
Requirements
Proven experience leading large-scale, complex cyber defense or SOC operations in a global enterprise environment.
Demonstrated track record of managing significant cybersecurity incidents.
Deep expertise in incident detection, response, and investigation across multiple domains (network, endpoint, cloud, OT).
Strong background in leveraging automation, AI, and advanced analytics.
Experience integrating threat intelligence and proactive threat hunting into SOC workflows.
Master’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, or equivalent.
Minimum 12+ years of experience in cybersecurity, with significant leadership in SOC/CDC or similar operational roles.
At least 10+ years should include people management.
At least 5 years of experience in leading leaders.
Industry certifications such as CISSP, CISM, GIAC, or equivalent are highly desirable.
Benefits
Health & Wellbeing: Comprehensive suite of benefits supporting physical, financial, and emotional wellbeing.
Personal & Professional Development: Specific programs catered to helping you reach any career goals.
Unconditional Inclusion: Flexibility to manage work and personal needs in an inclusive environment.
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