About the role

  • 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.

Job title

Director, Cyber Defense Center

Job type

Experience level

Lead

Salary

$170,000 - $412,500 per year

Degree requirement

Postgraduate Degree

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