Manager, Detection and Response Services (Cybersecurity)

TL;DR

Manager, Detection and Response Services (Cybersecurity): Leading and supporting a team of threat analysts performing real-time threat detection and incident response for customers with an accent on operational coverage, customer engagement, and incident management. Focus on promoting sustainable work practices, driving efficiency, and contributing to analyst development in a 24x7 SOC environment.

Location: Onsite in Arlington, VA, United States

Company

hirify.global helps customers detect breaches, investigate attacker activity, and improve their ability to respond to threats, aiming to create a secure digital world.

What you will do

• Lead and support a team of world-class MDR analysts in a 24x7 SOC environment.
• Provide clear guidance, goals, coaching, and performance support to analysts.
• Manage scheduling and shift planning to ensure continuous 24x7x365 coverage.
• Collaborate with internal hirify.global teams and customers to deliver positive security outcomes.
• Serve as an escalation point for analysts and internal stakeholders, and act as an Incident Manager for high-impact security incidents.
• Develop, track, and analyze metrics to drive efficiency, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Requirements

• 2+ years of professional people management experience or demonstrated team lead experience, ideally in SOC, MDR, or CIRT environments.
• Hands-on experience with common cybersecurity tools and detection techniques.
• Strong, current understanding of attacker tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs).
• Bachelor’s degree (or foreign equivalent) in Engineering, Computer Science, MIS, CIS, or a related field—or equivalent practical experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including customer-facing communication.

Nice to have

• Prior SOC management experience.
• Background in incident response or threat analysis.
• Familiarity with hirify.global products or services.
• Formal leadership or security training (e.g., MGT551, CASP+).

Culture & Benefits

• Work in a dynamic and collaborative workplace that welcomes new ideas.
• Opportunity to solve some of the toughest challenges in cybersecurity.
• Commitment to upholding the highest standards of security and privacy.
• Be part of multi-dimensional teams that reflect a variety of backgrounds and professional experiences.
• Promote healthy, sustainable work practices to reduce analyst fatigue and encourage collaboration.