Manager - Threat Detection & Response - IT

Role Brief : Manager - Threat Hunting (Program Lead).

- We are seeking applications for a Manager- Threat Hunting for our client in the financial domain.

- This is a strategic and hands-on leadership role focused on driving proactive threat detection and mitigation initiatives.

The ideal candidate will have:.

- Experience in Security Operations, Cyber Incident Response, and Threat Hunting.

- At least 7 years in focused threat hunting, incident response, or SOC functions.

- Deep technical expertise with SIEM (Splunk, Sentinel, QRadar), XDR/EDR tools (CrowdStrike, Carbon Black).

- Proficiency in scripting (Python, PowerShell) to automate detection and analytics.

- Strong working knowledge of Windows, Linux, network protocols, and telemetry analysis.

- Familiarity with MITRE ATT&CK, Diamond Model, Cyber Kill Chain, and threat intel feeds.

- Ability to identify APTs, threat actor TTPs, and correlate threat behavior with intelligence sources.

Key responsibilities include:.

- Leading and executing hypothesis-driven threat hunts using telemetry across endpoints, networks, and systems.

- Collaborating with SOC and IR teams to enhance detection strategies.

- Building and fine-tuning custom detection logic, creating executive-level threat reports, and showcasing ROI of threat hunting programs.

- Regular engagement with senior leadership to present findings and drive remediation efforts.

- Certifications such as GCFA, GCTI, GCIA, OSCP, or CEH are preferred.

- This is a critical leadership opportunity for someone who can blend technical depth with strategic oversight, helping evolve and mature an advanced threat hunting function in a dynamic financial services environment.