J&J Family of Companies - Director, Cyber Defense Engineering - Tallahassee, Florida
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:
- Leading the team in defining and implementing a strategy for comprehensive defensive automation to strengthen cybersecurity risk position.
- Mentoring the team and managing partners to advance skills and streamline processes through automation and AI.
- Developing and implementing a comprehensive automation strategy to strengthen cybersecurity defense mechanisms.
- Leading a team of engineers and analysts in designing, building, and deploying automation solutions for threat detection, response, and remediation.
- Overseeing the development of automated workflows, playbooks, and tools to streamline security operations.
- Collaborating with cross-functional teams to integrate automation solutions into existing security infrastructures.
- Utilizing threat intelligence to inform automation efforts and ensure proactive defense measures.
- Analyzing security incidents and developing automated responses to improve incident response times.
- Evaluating and recommending cybersecurity tools and technologies that enhance automation capabilities.
- Mentoring and developing team members, fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.
- Establishing key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the effectiveness of automation initiatives.
Qualifications:
- BA/BS or equivalent experience.
- A minimum of 8 years of cyber intelligence experience and industry-leading frameworks.
- 5 years’ experience in a security defense leadership role.
- Experience leading and managing automation and defense techniques defining industry standards.
- Strong understanding of security frameworks, compliance standards, and best practices (e.g., NIST, ISO, CIS).
- Proficiency in automation tools and technologies (e.g., SOAR platforms, scripting languages, orchestration tools).
- Familiarity with threat detection and incident response methodologies.
- Excellent executive intelligence writing and briefing skills.
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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.
The base pay range for this position is $142,000 - $244,950. The Company maintains highly competitive, performance-based compensation programs. Under current guidelines, this position is eligible for an annual performance bonus in accordance with the terms of the applicable plan.
Primary Location: NA-US-New Jersey-Raritan
Other Locations: NA-United States
Organization: Johnson & Johnson Services Inc. (6090)
Job Function: Multi-Family Technology Enterprise Strategy & Security
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