Security and Risk Management

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Role

Splunk is seeking a Sr. Director, Cyber Security Operations to support the strategic direction of Splunk Global Security, protecting the company as it becomes a multibillion dollar business. In this role you will manage our security operations center, DFIR, and threat intelligence divisions to support the organization’s global growth. As a strategic leader, in this role you will have direct responsibility for three divisions: Detection & Monitoring Operations, Digital Forensics & Incident Response, and Threat Hunting & Intelligence. The role is multi-functional, providing information security strategy and leadership. You will report to our CISO. The breadth of Splunk Global Security’s responsibility touches all aspects of Splunk security, from human, to digital, to physical. Key to your success is blending business insight with the vision to deliver security services that optimize the hyper-growth nature of Splunk while guarding its assets, people, and processes from a range of threat actors.

Responsibilities

Lead all aspects of a Security Operations Center which monitors emerging threats, and works closely with Incident Response and Threat Intel teams to determine appropriate courses of action
Pursue scalable automated security solutions
Develop, mentor, and manage a high-performing staff of information security experts
Oversee DFIR capabilities in the investigation of security breaches, and assist with any associated legal matters
Collaborate closely with law enforcement and other advisory bodies to ensure that the organization maintains a strong security posture
Partner cross-functionally with key business stakeholders to influence and ensure alignment and support for the Global Security Operations mandate
Identify and recommend appropriate measures to manage and remediate discovered or potential vulnerabilities.
Provide strong leadership and mentoring including professional and personal development for team members.
Some travel required for work with the leadership team, possibly for customer briefings, planning and other activities

Requirements

10+ years of progressive security leadership and management experience in multi-disciplinary environments
Demonstrable experience managing a SOC in a organization with a large cloud footprint
Practical Threat Hunting and Intel experience
Experience with red teaming and other offensive security roles preferred
Experience partnering with members of the security and intelligence community
Experience leading an advanced incident response capability
Maintain hyper-current knowledge of threat landscape, attacker techniques and mitigations
Demonstrable record of delivering critical security solutions within tight time frames, with multiple stakeholder groups, and competing priorities
Strategic, but also detail-oriented and hands-on
Demonstrable track record as an influential leader
Ability to evolve security strategy based on research, data, business direction, and industry trends
Experience managing geographically diverse cyber workforce
Use a data driven approach to report on security posture and influence decision making
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
B.A./B.S or equivalent work experience
You are eligible to work in the United States without company sponsorship

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