Head of Cyber Defense (Cybersecurity)

TL;DR

Head of Cyber Defense (Cybersecurity): Leading managed Cloud Detection and Response (CDR) and forensic investigations across cloud, SaaS, and AI environments with an accent on intelligence-led threat hunting and automation. Focus on building scalable detection capabilities, leading S1/S2 forensic investigations, and driving AI adoption in SOC workflows.

Location: Must be based in the US (essential for customer engagement and time zone alignment)

Company

hirify.global is a security vendor providing a panoramic forensic system that connects Cloud, SaaS, AI, and Identity to stop attacks mid-flight and ensure zero impact.

What you will do

• Lead the managed CDR service, monitoring and responding to detections across cloud, SaaS, AI, and identity environments.
• Design and execute proactive, intelligence-driven threat hunting campaigns using MITRE ATT&CK and CISA intelligence.
• Direct end-to-end S1/S2 forensic investigations, including scoping, evidence collection, and executive-quality reporting.
• Act as the primary technical authority for enterprise customers during sales cycles, QBRs, and EBRs.
• Partner with Engineering to systematically automate CDR and IR workflows using agentic SOC tooling and LLMs.
• Hire, develop, and mentor a global team of 5 security analysts, responders, and hunters.

Requirements

• 8+ years of hands-on experience in cloud incident response, threat hunting, or security operations.
• Deep expertise in AWS, Azure, GCP, and SaaS platforms such as Salesforce, GitHub, Okta, Microsoft 365, and Google Workspace.
• Strong command of attacker TTPs (MITRE ATT&CK for Cloud/SaaS) and log-based investigation methodology.
• Proven experience designing detection logic, hunting playbooks, or automation workflows.
• Track record of high-quality customer engagement with both technical practitioners and C-suite stakeholders.
• Experience managing and mentoring technical teams and building operational processes.

Nice to have

• Published security research, media coverage, or conference presentations in cloud/AI/SaaS security.
• Proficiency in Python, KQL, SPL, or Databricks for investigative data analysis.
• Experience implementing AI-assisted tooling or agentic workflows in a security operations context.
• Background working within a high-growth security vendor.

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive health insurance including medical, dental, and vision.
• 401k plan with company match.
• Unlimited PTO.
• Cell phone reimbursement and top-of-the-line equipment.