Detection Engineering Manager

3M UK

Austin, United States
Base: $221,591 - $270,834; bonus/equity: variable ...
On-site
Build and scale threat detections
Manage and mentor detection engineers
Develop detection engineering strategy
The Detection Engineering Manager is a hands-on, player/coach leader who builds and scales high-fidelity threat detections across enterprise and manufacturing/OT environments

Job Summary

  • The Detection Engineering Manager is a hands-on, player/coach leader who builds and scales high-fidelity threat detections across enterprise and manufacturing/OT environments.
  • This role is pivotal to reducing attacker dwell time and improving security outcomes by increasing detection coverage, improving signal quality, and enabling faster, more consistent investigations and containment.
  • You will set direction, develop talent, and partner closely with SOC, IR, Threat Intelligence, IT, and OT, while still doing meaningful technical work yourself.

Matching Summary

The Detection Engineering Manager is a hands-on, player/coach leader who builds and scales high-fidelity threat detections across enterprise and manufacturing/OT environments.

Salary

Base: $221,591 - $270,834; Bonus/Equity: variable incentive pay, if eligible; Benefits: Medical, Dental & Vision, Health Savings Accounts, Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, Disability Benefits, Life Insurance, Voluntary Benefits, Paid Absences and Retirement Benefits

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Build and scale threat detections
  • Manage and mentor detection engineers
  • Develop detection engineering strategy
  • Design and develop detection logic
  • Translate adversary behaviors into detections
  • Partner with SOC, IR, and Threat Intelligence

Nice-to-have

  • Player/coach leadership style
  • Continuous improvement mindset
  • Strong curiosity and drive
  • Building high-performing engineering culture

Key Requirements

  • 7+ years of experience in cybersecurity
  • 3+ years in technical lead or leadership capacity
  • Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field
  • Demonstrated ability to lead teams while remaining hands-on

Work Rights

Must be legally authorized to work in country of employment without sponsorship

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