Director, Cyber Defense

Sony

. Lead and evolve a high-performing Cyber Defense organization delivering detection, response, and security engineering capabilities .

Posted 10/27/2026full-timeRemote • Virginia • United StatesLead💰 $220,000 - $240,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading cyber defense operations, incident response, and security engineering across diverse environments, with a strong focus on communication and stakeholder management. Proven ability to translate strategic objectives into actionable plans while ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.

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Cyber Defense LeadershipIncident Response ManagementSIEM and Security AnalyticsCloud Security (AWS, Azure)Stakeholder Communication

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Hard Skills

Cyber Security OperationsIncident ResponseSecurity EngineeringDetection and ResponseProgram Metrics ReportingAgile MethodologiesSecurity Tooling StrategyCrisis ResponseOperational RoadmapsRegulatory Compliance Knowledge

Soft Skills

Influencing Senior StakeholdersComplex Topic CommunicationTeam LeadershipTrustworthinessEthical Conduct

Tools & Technologies

SIEMEDRSOARSecurity Analytics PlatformsCloud Platforms

Industry Keywords

Cyber DefenseSecurity OperationsIncident CommanderOn-Call RotationsGlobal Operations

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSAzureCloudCyber Security

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and evolve a high-performing Cyber Defense organization delivering detection, response, and security engineering capabilities
Execute cyber defense strategy, translating enterprise objectives into operational roadmaps and measurable outcomes
Oversee incident response operations and serve as incident commander for significant cyber security events
Drive continuous improvement in detection coverage, response speed, and reduction of business impact from security incidents
Guide security engineering efforts across on-prem, cloud (IaaS), and SaaS environments, including security tooling strategy and integration
Ensure high-quality onboarding and use of security telemetry within SIEM and analytics platforms
Communicate risk, incidents, and program performance to technical teams and executive audiences
Define and report on program metrics, operational health, and key performance indicators
Report to the Senior Director, Cyber Defense
Support global operations through on-call rotations

Requirements

What you’ll need

7+ years of experience leading or managing technical teams in cyber defense, security operations, or security engineering
2–3 years of experience leading and managing managers
Strong background in incident response, detection, and cyber security operations
Demonstrated experience leading high severity incidents and crisis response
Ability to clearly communicate complex technical topics to non-technical and executive stakeholders
Proven ability to influence and manage senior stakeholders, navigate challenging conversations, and drive alignment across competing priorities
Experience leading distributed or globally dispersed teams
All candidates must be authorized to work in the US
Hands on experience with SIEM, EDR, SOAR, and security analytics platforms
Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS and Azure
Experience with Agile or modern delivery and operating models
Knowledge of privacy, regulatory, and compliance considerations impacting cyber defense
Flexibility in work hours and participation in on call rotations to support global operations
Honesty, trustworthiness and ethical conduct are material requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Cyber Security, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience) — preferred qualification

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage with coverage for spouses/domestic partners and child dependents, including access to a Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Employee assistance plan and comprehensive behavioral health benefits
Fertility benefits, including surrogacy, and adoption assistance programs
Basic and supplemental life insurance for employees as well as supplemental life insurance coverage for their spouses/domestic partners and children
Voluntary benefits such as group legal, identity theft protection, accident, and hospital indemnity insurance
Short-term & long-term disability plans
Up to 12 weeks of paid parental and caregiver leave
401(k) Plan with pre-tax, Roth, and after-tax options and company match with immediate vesting
Education assistance and student loan programs
Flexible Work Arrangements, including remote and hybrid work schedules
Vacation, paid holidays, sick leave, Summer Fridays (early release), and a winter break between Christmas and New Year’s Day (based on business needs)
Referral bonuses (subject to eligibility)
Matching gift program
A wide variety of employee business resource groups (EBRGs)
Special discounts on Sony products, offered exclusively to Sony employees
Employee stock purchase plan (Sony covers commissions and fees for your Sony stock purchases made through after-tax payroll deductions)