1d ago

Director of Detection Engineering

Kansas City Metro

โœจ $180k-$250k / yearest.

full-timelead Hybridcybersecurity

๐Ÿ›  Tech Stack

๐Ÿ’ผ About This Role

You'll lead and scale the detection engineering team that protects all TENEX customers. You'll set the detection strategy, own the roadmap, and represent detection externally to customers and executives. This role offers ground-floor impact at a well-funded startup backed by a16z and Crosspoint Capital.

๐ŸŽฏ What You'll Do

  • Lead and scale a multi-site detection engineering team
  • Own the detection roadmap and threat coverage strategy
  • Deliver executive reporting on detection program health
  • Represent detection engineering in customer QBRs and prospect calls

๐Ÿ“‹ Requirements

  • 10+ years in detection engineering or SOC
  • 4+ years leading teams of senior ICs
  • Hands-on detection engineering across SIEM, EDR, and cloud
  • Customer-facing and executive communication skills

โœจ Nice to Have

  • Experience in MDR or MSSP environment
  • Background across multiple SIEM platforms (Splunk, Chronicle, Sentinel)
  • Experience with detection-as-code or CI/CD for detections

๐ŸŽ Benefits & Perks

  • ๐Ÿš€ Ground-floor opportunity at a well-funded startup
  • ๐Ÿ’ฐ Competitive salary and benefits package
  • ๐Ÿ“ˆ Growth culture with AI/cybersecurity learning opportunities

๐Ÿ“จ Hiring Process

Estimated timeline: 2-4 weeks ยท AI estimate

  1. 1Recruiter Screenยท 30 min
  2. 2Hiring Manager Interviewยท 60 min
  3. 3Technical Panelยท 90 min
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