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Senior Director Threat Detection Platform Engineering

Experian
Allen, TX Full Time
POSTED ON 2/5/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/6/2025

The Senior Director of Threat Detection and Platform Engineering will lead Experians Global Security Engineering Center of Excellence which develops fully integrated cyber fusion security engineering capabilities and platforms. You will work across a global leadership community while leading a team of engineers who develop highquality threat detection rules informed by the most critical threats targeting Experian. You will also lead a team of security platform engineers across multiple capabilities and platforms including deception grid attack simulation SOAR SIEM and UEBA. You will report to the SVP of Security Architecture and Engineering.

Youll have the opportunity to :

  • Lead a team that creates and implements automated workflows in tools to enhance incident response capabilities and improve security operations.
  • Oversee building highquality threat detection rules queries and alerts based on identified use cases threat scenarios and structured threat intelligence including MITRE ATT&CK Tactics Techniques and Procedures (TTPs).
  • Provide leadership and vision to security engineering planning functions including short mid and longterm engineering proposal solutions technical and complex product planning technical innovation and strategic platform integrations.
  • Participate in the Security Architecture and Engineering EGSO leadership team to help create our vision mission and strategic goals.
  • Collaborate with a community of executives across EGSO leadership teams to deliver KPI / KRI threat detection metrics and progress reporting and strategy.
  • Collaborate with teams including Security Operations Center (SOC) analysts Incident Responders and Threat Intelligence researchers to understand and respond to latest threats.
  • Evaluate the recommendations and implementations of new security tools techniques and processes that enhance our threat detection and response capabilities by the team.
  • Assess the management of detection rules and automated workflows to ensure optimal performance effectiveness and accuracy.
  • Oversee and participate when needed in incident response activate and provide directives.
  • Stay current on regulatory changes latest threats and evolving technologies and implement appropriate control mechanisms and security architecture based on risks within Experians environment.
  • Participate in Breach Response exercises including the establishment and validation of procedures to restore business to BAU activities.

Qualifications :

  • 10 years of leadership experience in a technical capacity.
  • 8 years of information security related experience in areas such as : security operations incident analysis incident handling vulnerability management or testing system patching log analysis intrusion detection or security device administration.
  • Expertise in Splunk or other SIEM tools including rule creation query writing and alert management.
  • Proficient in platforms such as SOAR and implementing automated workflows and playbooks.
  • Proficient experience with MITRE ATT&CK framework cyber threat landscapes attack vectors and threat actors.
  • Demonstrated technical skills in the following areas :
  • Indepth packet analysis skills core forensic familiarity incident response skills and data fusion skills based on multiple security data sources.
  • System administration on Unix Linux or Windows.
  • Network forensics logging and event management.
  • Defensive network infrastructure (operations or engineering).
  • Vulnerability assessment and penetration testing concepts.
  • Malware analysis concepts techniques and reverse engineering.
  • Indepth knowledge of network and host security technologies and products (firewalls network IDS scanners)
  • Security monitoring technologies such as WAF Web Proxies UEBA DLP among others.
  • Knowledge with common cybersecurity frameworks such as NIST or other leading practices and industry standards.
  • Relevant security certifications such as CISSP GCIH GCIA or similar are a plus.
  • Benefits / Perks :

  • Great compensation package and bonus plan.
  • Core benefits including medical dental vision and matching 401K.
  • Flexible work environment ability to work remotely hybrid or inoffice.
  • Flexible time off including volunteer time off vacation sick and 12paid holidays.
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    Additional Information :

    Our uniqueness is that we celebrate yours. Experians 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. Experians people first approach is awardwinning; Worlds 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 Experians 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.

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