Director, Cyber Defense Engineering

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Description

Johnson & Johnson is currently recruiting for a Director, Cyber Defense Engineering located in Raritan, NJ . Remote US work options may be considered on a case-by-case basis and if approved by the Company.

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Director, Cyber Defense Engineering to lead our efforts in enhancing our cybersecurity posture through innovative automation solutions. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of cybersecurity principles, extensive experience in automation technologies, and the ability to drive strategic initiatives in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Leading the team in defining and implementing a strategy for comprehensive defensive automation to strengthen cybersecurity risk position.
2. Work closely mentoring the team and managing partners to advance the skills of the team and adopt new ways of working through automation and AI.
3. Lead and build team skills to create career paths and pools of talent to promote into senior team roles.
4. Develop and implement a comprehensive automation strategy to strengthen cybersecurity defense mechanisms.
5. Lead a team of engineers and analysts in designing, building, and deploying automation solutions for threat detection, response, and remediation.
6. Oversee the development of automated workflows, playbooks, and tools to streamline security operations.
7. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate automation solutions into existing security infrastructures.
8. Utilize threat intelligence to inform automation efforts and ensure proactive defense measures.
9. Analyze security incidents and develop automated responses to improve incident response times.
10. Evaluate and recommend cybersecurity tools and technologies that enhance automation capabilities.
11. Maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry trends and emerging technologies in cybersecurity automation.
12. Identify potential risks and vulnerabilities in systems and processes to implement automation to mitigate them.
13. Conduct regular assessments and audits of automated systems to ensure effectiveness and compliance with industry standards.
14. Mentor and develop team members, fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.
15. Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the effectiveness of automation initiatives.
16. Prepare and present regular reports to senior management on the status and impact of cybersecurity automation efforts.

Qualifications

1. BA/BS or equivalent experience.
2. A minimum of 8 years of cyber intelligence experience and industry-leading frameworks.
3. 5 years’ experience in security defense leadership.
4. Experience leading and managing automation and defense techniques defining industry standards.
5. Strong understanding of security frameworks, compliance standards, and best practices (e.g., NIST, ISO, CIS).
6. Proficiency in automation tools and technologies (e.g., SOAR platforms, scripting languages, orchestration tools).
7. Familiarity with threat detection and incident response methodologies.
8. Experience with government agencies and authorized for handling confidential material is preferred.
9. Excellent executive intelligence writing and briefing skills.

Johnson & Johnson is an Affirmative Action and 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, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.