Manager Security Engineering

Whether it's protecting our customers from attacks and breaches or contributing to the greater good

An abundance of intelligent, talented, high-performing individuals to collaborate with

We value accountability, support each other's growth, and genuinely enjoy what we do

An approach of continuous improvement to revolutionize our industry and surpass mediocrity

While many cybersecurity companies hire competent individuals, we believe in striving for excellence

Don't you believe you're capable of more than just being good?

Constant learning, unlocking innovative ideas, and a nurturing, cooperative environment

Extensive industry recognition

We receive so much acclaim that it's nearly overwhelming

Almost

Our teammate put it best: "Every day presents new challenges and ample opportunities for professional growth



Your contributions directly impact the company's overarching purpose, and the sense of belonging and culture are unparalleled

Who You Are?

We are seeking a Manager, Security Engineering to join the Critical Start Technologies Private Ltd

team, operating under the Critical Start umbrella, for our India operations

This role involves leading the day-to-day tasks for a larger team that develops and operationalizes threat detection content for use by the Critical Start MDR Platform and SOC Analysts

Experience with one or more of the listed technologies is required

Experience managing security analysts is also required

The role includes overseeing the successful delivery of threat detection engineering content with teams using both the Kanban model and scrum, following established procedures and methodologies

Full office and hybrid work options are available

What You Will Be Doing?

Attract, Retain, and Develop Talent: Focus on growing a highly productive and engaged Security Engineering team within the India Center of Excellence at Critical Start

Team Building: Build and maintain a motivated and efficient team

Process Improvement: Identify and analyze operational inefficiencies, developing data-driven recommendations to streamline processes and enhance productivity

Leadership: Lead cross-functional teams in planning and implementing process improvement initiatives, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and driving measurable results

Collaboration: Work with both local and US-based Critical Start leaders to scale team functions and operations

Performance Measurement: Establish goals, objectives, and KPIs to measure team performance and drive continuous improvement

Technical Expertise: Leverage current and prior experience with creating threat detection and investigating alerts in one or more of the following security technologies:

Microsoft: Sentinel, Defender for Endpoint, 365 Defender, Defender for Cloud, Defender for IoT

Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) Vendors: Palo Alto Cortex, SentinelOne, CrowdStrike, Trend Micro, Carbon Black, Cylance

SIEM: Splunk, Sumo Logic, Devo

Documentation Review: Review and enhance documentation for SOC Analyst workflows and recommended investigation/remediation steps

Tool Proficiency: Experience or familiarity with GitHub, Jira, and Confluence

Communication Skills: Exhibit clear and organized communication skills in both speaking and writing in English

Independence and Learning: Demonstrate the ability to work independently, meet targets and deadlines, incorporate performance improvement feedback, and learn new processes

What Will You Bring?

Required Qualifications

Team Lead or Manager Experience: 7+ years of experience leading or managing a team

Security Analyst Experience: 2+ years of experience as a Security Analyst

Threat Detection Engineering: 1+ years of experience in threat detection engineering, including modification and creation of threat detection content

Framework Knowledge: Experience with the MITRE ATT&CK Matrix Framework or other similar industry standards

Other Technical Skills

Problem-Solving: Ability to work through never-before-seen alerts with little to no oversight

Training and Documentation: Experience in training others and documenting investigation procedures

Agile Methodology: Proficiency in Agile methodologies, including Kanban and Scrum

Whats Its Like Working Here?

Imagine a dynamic, enjoyable, and rewarding work environment

We are professionals, and the work we do holds immense significance, like saving our customers from potential disasters

However, we believe in not taking ourselves too seriously

Prefer a casual dress code every day? No problem, as we find comfort enhances our thinking

What does our Compensation and Benefits package entail?

Competitive salary with bonus potential

Flexible PTO (Paid Time Off) policy

Depending on the role, you may work in the office, remotely, or adopt a hybrid work model

And a new Tesla



just kidding! Kudos for making it to the end

Critical Start welcomes people from all backgrounds and walks of life

One of our core values is to Do whats best for our employees, and that starts with the hiring process by finding the best candidates and providing an environment that upholds equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants, strictly prohibiting any form of discrimination or harassment based on race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws

This policy encompasses all aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training

Mental and Physical Requirements

It's important to note that specific physical and mental requirements may vary depending on the nature of the office job, organization, and individual responsibilities

Physical

Stationary position for extended periods of time

Constantly operate a computer

Occasionally you may be required to move equipment or other items up to 20 lbs

The ability to communicate information and ideas so others will understand

Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations

Mental

Must be able to apply established protocols in a timely manner

Make timely decisions in the context of workflow

Ability to complete tasks and perform in situations requiring speed deadlines, or productivity quota

Ability to work effectively and efficiently in high stress situations

Ability to simultaneously address multiple complex problems