1d ago
Director of Detection Engineering
Kansas City Metro
โจ $180k-$250k / yearest.
full-timelead Hybridcybersecurity
๐ Tech Stack
๐ผ 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.
๐ฏ 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
๐ 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
โจ 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
๐ Benefits & Perks
- ๐ Ground-floor opportunity at a well-funded startup
- ๐ฐ Competitive salary and benefits package
- ๐ Growth culture with AI/cybersecurity learning opportunities
๐จ Hiring Process
Estimated timeline: 2-4 weeks ยท AI estimate
- 1Recruiter Screenยท 30 min
- 2Hiring Manager Interviewยท 60 min
- 3Technical Panelยท 90 min
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