Senior Manager - Cybersecurity Engineering

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This role is within the EDS segment, and you will be joining that segment as it becomes its own entity, with a rich heritage and proven track record as a global leader in low and high voltage power and signal distribution systems. Our solutions are central to enabling the next generation of electrified, automated, and connected vehicles, and we are committed to innovation, sustainability, and engineering excellence.

We are looking for talented individuals who are excited by the opportunity to help shape the future of EDS and delivering industry-leading solutions to the world's top automotive manufacturers."

Your Role

• Lead global Security Operations Center (SOC) functions, including threat detection, incident response, and vulnerability management.

• Develop and execute operational strategies to monitor, detect, and respond to cyber threats in real time.

• Oversee threat intelligence programs to proactively identify and mitigate emerging risks.

• Coordinate and lead incident response efforts, including containment, eradication, recovery, and post-incident analysis.

• Implement and optimize SIEM, SOAR, and other monitoring tools to ensure comprehensive visibility across IT and OT environments.

• Drive automation and analytics to improve detection accuracy and reduce response times

• Collaborate with infrastructure and application teams to ensure secure configurations and timely patching.

• Lead tabletop exercises and simulations to test incident response readiness. Ensure operations align with regulatory and internal compliance requirements (e.g., NIST, TISAX, GDPR).

• Support audit and reporting activities related to security operations.

• Manage relationships with MSSPs and other third-party security providers.

• Define and monitor SLAs, KPIs, and ensure accountability in service delivery.

• Manage external penetration testing vendors and ensure timely execution of assessments and remediation tracking.

• Lead and mentor a global team of SOC analysts, incident responders, and threat hunters.

• Foster a high-performance culture focused on agility, collaboration, and continuous learning.

Your Background

• 7+ years of experience in cybersecurity operations, with 3+ years in a leadership role.

• Proven experience managing SOCs, incident response teams, and threat intelligence programs.

• Strong technical knowledge of SIEM, SOAR, EDR, and other security technologies.

• Experience in both IT and OT environments preferred.

• Familiarity with industry frameworks (e.g., MITRE ATT&CK, NIST, ISO 27001).

• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or related field; Master's degree preferred.

• Professional certifications (e.g., CISSP, GCIA, GCIH, CISM) are highly desirable.

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