Senior Manager, Threat Hunting

About this role

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Job Function: Technology Enterprise Strategy & Security

Job Sub Function: Security & Controls

Job Category: People Leader

All Job Posting Locations: Raritan, New Jersey, United States of America

Job Description: We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Senior Manager of Threat Hunting to join our global efforts in enhancing our cybersecurity posture through innovative services and technology solutions. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of cybersecurity principles, extensive experience in cyber defense technologies, and the ability to drive strategic initiatives in a fast-paced environment. The primary responsibility is to research and proactively identify advanced and emerging cyber threats, security issues and gaps, and develop and improve overall operational readiness and response to IT Security Incidents.   The primary location for this position is Raritan, NJ and can be remote in the U.S.

This role will interface with many stakeholders inside and outside of ISRM to ensure alignment and readiness to respond to cyber attacks, evaluate tools and procedures, and provide guidance and direction as a top subject matter expert on digital forensics and incident response.

Key Responsibilities • Threat Hunting, Forensics, and Incident Response • Review intelligence feeds and reports from a variety of public and private sources. • Analyze tactics and techniques, develop hypotheses, and perform proactive hunts aimed to identify internal and external threats, security issues, and gaps. • Conduct digital forensics investigations, preserve evidence, and analyze incidents. • Lead incident response efforts, develop response plans, and contain threats. • Create detailed incident findings and reports, and present them to leadership. • Mentor and develop team members, fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement. • Participate in regular on-call rotation to monitor, triage, and respond to major security incidents.

• Threat Intelligence Research • Stay updated on the latest threat intelligence and attack techniques. • Collaborate with IT and backend teams to implement security controls and investigate backend issues. • Conduct proactive threat hunting to identify hidden threats.

• Defense Tooling and Advancement • Evaluate and recommend cybersecurity tools and technologies that enhance incident detection and response capabilities. • Maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry trends and emerging technologies in cybersecurity automation and AI. • Research and development agentic based detections and workflow automations.

• Risk Management: • Work closely with legal, compliance, and executive teams to coordinate security efforts. • Develop, update, and enforce security policies and procedures. • Prepare and present incident reports, threat assessments, and strategic recommendations. • Identify potential risks and gaps in systems and processes to implement solutions to mitigate them. • Conduct regular assessments and audits of response tools and procedures to ensure effectiveness and compliance with industry standards.

• Reporting & Metrics: • Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the effectiveness of incident response services. • Prepare and present regular reports to senior management on the status and strategic impact of incident response services.

Qualifications Education: • A bachelor's degree is required preferably in computer science or relevant field of study .

Experience and Skills: Required:

• A minimum of 10 years of cyber security experience and industry leading frameworks. • A minimum of 6 years in a manager or similar senior role in cyber defense or related teams consisting of junior, senior, and manager level skillsets. • Strong knowledge and experienced background in performing digital forensics and incident response. • Proficiency in cyber defense tools and technologies (e.g., SOAR platforms, AI tools, and SIEM tools). • Strong understanding of security frameworks, compliance standards, and best practices (e.g., NIST, ISO, CIS). • Strong proficiency in SIEM technologies and KQL or similar syntax. • Familiarity with threat detection and incident response methodologies. • Excellent executive intelligence writing and briefing skills.

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Johnson & Johnson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by federal, state or local law. We actively seek qualified candidates who are protected veterans and individuals with disabilities as defined under VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act.  

Johnson & Johnson is committed to providing an interview process that is inclusive of our applicants’ needs. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation, please contact us via https://www.jnj.com/contact-us/careers or contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource.

Required Skills:     Preferred Skills: Business Process Design,

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