Director, Threat Hunting and Adversary Response

Come join Deepwatch’s team of world-class cybersecurity professionals and the brightest minds in the industry. If you're ready to challenge yourself with work that matters, then this is the place for you. We're redefining cybersecurity as one of the fastest growing companies in the U.S. – and we have a blast doing it!

Who We Are

Deepwatch is the leader in managed security services, protecting organizations from ever-increasing cyber threats 24/7/365. Powered by Deepwatch’s cloud-based security operations platform, Deepwatch provides the industry’s fastest, most comprehensive detection and automated response to cyber threats together with tailored guidance from dedicated experts to mitigate risk and measurably improve security posture. Hundreds of organizations, from Fortune 100 to mid-sized enterprises, trust Deepwatch to protect their business. 

Our core values drive everything we do at Deepwatch, including our approach to tackling tough cyber challenges. We seek out tenacious individuals who are passionate about solving complex problems and protecting our customers. At Deepwatch, every decision, process, and hire is made with a focus on improving our cybersecurity solutions and delivering an exceptional experience for our customers. By embracing our values, we create a culture of excellence that is dedicated to empowering our team members to explore their potential, expand their skill sets, and achieve their career aspirations, which is supported by our unique annual professional development benefit.

Deepwatch recognition includes:

• 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022 and 2021 Great Place to Work® Certified
• 2024 Military Times Best for Vets Employers
• 2024 US Department of Labor Hire Vets Gold Award
• 2024 Forbes' America's Best Startup Employers
• 2024 Cyber Defense Magazine, Global Infosec Awards 
• 2023 and 2022 Fortress Cybersecurity Award
• 2023 $180M Series C investment from Springcoast Capital Partners, Splunk Ventures, and Vista Credit Partners of Vista Equity Partners
• 2022 Cybersecurity Excellence Award for MDR

Director, Threat Hunting and Adversary Response

This job is hybrid and candidates must be available to work onsite 3 days per week in our Tampa office or the DC Metro area (once the office is established there).

The Director of Threat Hunting and Adversary Response reports to the EVP, Global Cyber Operations and is responsible for driving the vision and strategy of Deepwatch’s delivery of our Adversary Response and Threat Hunting services. As a part of this mission, you will manage the Threat Hunting and Adversary Response Teams and oversee the development of both programs. This role also serves as Deepwatch’s Incident Commander during declared cyber incidents impacting our customer base. 

As part of a larger team, the Director of Threat Hunting and Adversary Response must work collaboratively with Deepwatch leadership, Program Managers, Customer Success, customers, partners, and sales to run our industry-leading service offerings. 

In this role you’ll get to: 

• Provide oversight and management for the Threat Hunting and Adversary Response programs and be responsible for the overall vision, road mapping and strategy 
• Attract and retain talent, providing direction and leadership to ensure the team is aligned to established goals and are meeting KPIs and other business objectives 
• Rapidly mature team capabilities to be an intelligence driven and consultative offering that drives positive customer outcomes  
• Partner with other internal teams to implement automation solutions, driving effectiveness and efficiencies 
• Be responsible for employee administration including but not limited to performance reviews, feedback, coaching and employee development 
• Represent the Deepwatch brand and company to customers, prospects, and vendors
• Partner with Talent Acquisition and HR Business Partner on talent management processes including recruiting, hiring, staffing projections, and succession planning 
• Provide input to the forecasting of technical needs and solutions for budgeting
• Act as the Incident Commander during incidents and the escalation point for Threat Hunting engagements
• Interact with customers to resolve issues, provide additional information, and answer questions related to incidents and hunt efforts

To be successful in this role you’ll need to: 

• Demonstrate leadership and program management skills
• Have proven experience in Cybersecurity Operations, Incident Response and Threat Hunting
• Communicate with and present to Deepwatch leadership, customers, and other stakeholders
• Demonstrate experience with Threat Hunting 
• Demonstrate experience with Incident Handling and Response 
• Demonstrate knowledge of common DFIR tools such as:
• Velociraptor
• Sleuth Kit
• Autopsy
• EnCase
• Demonstrate Subject Matter Expertise (SME) in at least one of the following areas: 
• Digital Forensics & Incident Response (DFIR)
• Malware Analysis
• Reverse Engineering
• Threat Intelligence
• Network Traffic Analysis
• Penetration Testing
• Detection Development/Validation
• Be a SME of attacker methodologies including tactics, techniques, and procedures
• Have experience in SOAR, Ticketing Systems and Threat Intelligence platforms

ITAR Compliance

This position will have access to customer data and as such is subject to International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Upon application, candidates will be asked to confirm that they are a U.S. Person as defined by the following:

• A citizen of the U.S.
• A lawful permanent resident of the United States. 
• A person admitted to the United States as a refugee; or
• A person that has been granted asylum by the United States government.

The intent of this requirement is not to verify employment eligibility overall, but to ensure compliance with import/export regulations. If you do not meet these requirements, we encourage you to apply for other open roles at Deepwatch. This information will be verified upon offer of employment.

Statutory Pay Disclosure

The anticipated salary range for this role is $154,000 to $196,000 + bonus + stock options + benefits. Actual compensation may vary from posted hiring range based upon geographic location, work experience, education, and/or skill level.

What We Offer:

Deepwatch is excited to provide benefits designed to support team members and their families. Including:

• Medical, dental, vision, and disability insurance
• Flexible Time Off (FTO), 9 company holidays, sick leave and 8-Weeks Paid Parental Leave
• Unique professional development benefits, starting at $3,000 annually
• Wellness contests and monthly educational programs
• 401(K) retirement program with employer match
• Learn more here: Deepwatch Benefits

We know the confidence gap and imposter syndrome can get in the way of meeting spectacular candidates, so please don’t hesitate to apply — we’d love to hear from you.  Please review our DEI Statement here.

Deepwatch welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities and accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. Please inform your recruiter or contact recruiting@deepwatch.com for further information.   All Deepwatch employees are expected to:

• Be interested in and able to work remotely from a home office when not at a corporate office
• Pass a pre-employment background check in accordance with applicable laws

Deepwatch is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.  In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.

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