Company Description Experian is a global data and technology company, powering opportunities for people and businesses around the world. We help to redefine lending practices, uncover and prevent fraud, simplify healthcare, create marketing solutions, and gain deeper insights into the automotive market, all using our unique combination of data, analytics and software. We also assist millions of people to realise their financial goals and help them save time and money.
We operate across a range of markets, from financial services to healthcare, automotive, agribusiness, insurance, and many more industry segments.
We invest in people and new advanced technologies to unlock the power of data. As a FTSE 100 Index company listed on the London Stock Exchange (EXPN), we have a team of 22,500 people across 32 countries. Our corporate headquarters are in Dublin, Ireland. Learn more at experianplc.com Job Description As a Threat Detection Manager, you will lead a global team of experienced threat detection engineers in the development, deployment, and continuous improvement of our Cyber Threat Detection Pipeline. This is a remote role reporting to the Senior Director of Threat Informed Defense.
Responsibilities: Lead a global team of TDE's in the design, implementation, and maintenance of our Threat Detection Pipeline.Promote the use of best practices in security engineering, including secure coding, security testing, and operational incident response.Guide the use of Detection as Code principles, using CI/CD pipelines to automate the deployment and management of detection rules and platform configurations, ensuring fast, and reliable updates across our environment. (Priority)Implement and maintain the platform's configuration through Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using tools such as Ansible and Terraform, ensuring that our security infrastructure is scalable, reproducible, and manageable through code.Manage the full lifecycle of security tools and platforms, including evaluation, selection, implementation, and optimization.Ensure the reliability and performance of the Threat Detection Pipeline through proactive monitoring.You will foster a culture of innovation, encouraging the team to explore new technologies and approaches that enhance our security capabilities.Manage the security engineering data storage and compute budget, ensuring allocation of resources through management of the data lifecycle. (Capacity Planning)Present reports on the team's progress, operational incidents, and other relevant metrics to senior management. Qualifications Qualifications: 10 years of experience in the Threat Detection field preferably supporting a Cyber Threat Detection function. (flexible)3+ years in a leadership or managerial role overseeing a team. (5+ DR)Scripting and Automation Proficiency: Demonstrated expertise in scripting and automation with a proficiency in either Python or Golang, ensuring the development of efficient, scalable security solutions.CI/CD and Infrastructure as Code: understanding and hands-on experience with CI/CD concepts, specifically relating to Infrastructure as Code, using platforms such as Github or Bitbucket to automate security operations.System Administration Skills: Experienced in system administration across multiple operating systems, including Linux, and Windows, with an emphasis on securing and maintaining IT environments.Network Forensics and Event Management: Proficiency in network forensics, including logging and event management, with a focus on identifying, analyzing, and mitigating network-based threats. (Nice to have)Defensive Network Infrastructure Knowledge.Security Monitoring Technologies: WAF, Web Proxies, UEBA, and DLP, to detect, prevent, and respond to security incidents.MITRE ATT&CK™ Framework Understanding: understanding of the MITRE ATT&CK™ framework, cyber threat landscapes, attack vectors, and threat actors, allowing informed decision-making and strategy development. (NTH)Cybersecurity Framework Familiarity: Familiarity with common cybersecurity frameworks, such as NIST, or other leading practices and industry standards.(NTH)Relevant Security Certifications: CISSP, GCIH, GCIA, or similar, demonstrating a commitment to professional development and expertise in the field.Benefits/Perks:
Great compensation package and bonus planCore benefits including medical, dental, vision, and matching 401KFlexible work environment, ability to work remote, hybrid or in-officeFlexible time off including volunteer time off, vacation, sick and 12-paid holidays Additional Information Our uniqueness is that we celebrate yours. Experian's culture and people are important differentiators. We take our people agenda very seriously and focus on what matters; DEI, work/life balance, development, authenticity, collaboration, wellness, reward & recognition, volunteering... the list goes on. Experian's people first approach is award-winning; World's Best Workplaces™ 2024 (Fortune Top 25), Great Place To Work™ in 24 countries, and Glassdoor Best Places to Work 2024 to name a few. Check out Experian Life on social or our Careers Site to understand why.
Experian is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. Innovation is an important part of Experian's DNA and practices, and our diverse workforce drives our success. Everyone can succeed at Experian and bring their whole self to work, irrespective of their gender, ethnicity, religion, colour, sexuality, physical ability or age. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know at the earliest opportunity.