Sony Corporation of America
Associate Director, Detection and Response
Sony Corporation of America, San Jose, California, United States, 95199
Sony Corporation of America
, located in New York, NY, is the U.S. headquarters of Sony Group Corporation, based in Tokyo, Japan. Sony's principal U.S. businesses include Sony Electronics Inc., Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC, Sony Music Entertainment, Sony Music Publishing and Sony Pictures Entertainment Inc. With some 900 million Sony devices in hands and homes worldwide today, a vast array of Sony movies, television shows and music, and the PlayStation Network, Sony creates and delivers more entertainment experiences to more people than anyone else on earth. To learn more:
www.sony.com/en
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Position Summary Sony Corporation of America is seeking an
Associated Director of
Detection & Response Engineering
to manage a team of hybrid engineers solving detection engineering, incident response, and security automation challenges. This position will operate as part of a geographically dispersed Cyber Defense Team within the Global Security Incident Response Team (GSIRT), working independently while maintaining strong communication and collaboration across the team. This position will report to the Director, Cyber Defense Team . Job Responsibilities Provide leadership and guidance to a hybrid remote team of engineers specializing in detection engineering, incident response, security automation, and related disciplines.
Lead and manage the team's detection engineering and automating response.
Drive the enhancement of the Cyber Defense Team's workflow to improve response times.
Integrate knowledge of threats with business requirements to develop advanced detection and response capabilities that align with organizational needs.
Manage team availability and scheduling to ensure team members are prepared for flexible work hours and on-call duties during non-standard business hours, effectively responding to incidents and addressing security issues promptly.
Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders.
Undertake additional cyber defense duties as assigned, contributing to the overall security posture and resilience of the organization.
Honesty, trustworthiness and ethical conduct are material requirements for the responsibilities outlined above.
Job Qualifications Bachelor's degree or higher in computer science, engineering, information technology, or equivalent experience.
7+ years in information security, with significant experience in security operations and team management.
Proven experience in overseeing network and endpoint forensics, and log analytics.
Expertise in managing responses to security incidents including those involving cloud platforms.
Experience managing and executing threat detection and/or hunting capabilities.
Experience with SIEM, EDR, and other key security analysis technologies.
Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python, PowerShell, and bash for automation is preferred, with an emphasis on managing and guiding teams in these areas.
Proficiency with CI/CD pipelines and tools is preferred, with experience in overseeing their use and implementation.
Strong leadership skills, with the ability to communicate clearly, manage multiple priorities, and lead a distributed team effectively.
Proven track record in strategic planning and business strategy in the field of information security.
All candidates must be authorized to work in the USA.
Benefits: 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.
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.
Other Programs: Flexible Work Arrangements, including remote and hybrid work schedules.
Time off to include 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).
Employee stock purchase plan (Sony covers commissions and fees for your Sony stock purchases made through after-tax payroll deductions).
Annual incentive bonus.
The anticipated annual base salary for this position is $175,000 to $205,000. This range does not include any other compensation components or other benefits that an individual may be eligible for. The actual base salary offered depends on a variety of factors, which may include as applicable, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, specific and unique skills, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job. #LI-SC1 Sony is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex (including pregnancy), gender, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, military status, status as a veteran or disabled veteran, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or family status, genetic information, medical condition, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local law, ordinance, or regulation. SCA will consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with applicable law. Disability Accommodation for Applicants to Sony Corporation of America Sony Corporation of America provides reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in job application procedures. For reasonable accommodation requests, please contact us by email at careers@sonyusa.com or by mail to: Sony Corporation of America, Human Resources Department, 25 Madison Avenue, New York, NY 10010. Please indicate the position you are applying for. EEO is the Law EEO is the Law Supplement Right to Work (English/Spanish) E-Verify Participation (English/Spanish) While SCA does not require employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19, there are certain Sony offices that require employees to be vaccinated in order to enter. If you will be located at or travel to those offices, you will be required to be fully vaccinated to enter. The Company will consider requests for reasonable accommodations for documented medical reasons and for sincerely held religious beliefs in accordance with applicable law. Please do not include proof of vaccination status or any indication of a possible request for a vaccination accommodation when submitting your application materials. If applicable, the Company will follow up with you directly to request proof of vaccination and to discuss any potential accommodations.
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, located in New York, NY, is the U.S. headquarters of Sony Group Corporation, based in Tokyo, Japan. Sony's principal U.S. businesses include Sony Electronics Inc., Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC, Sony Music Entertainment, Sony Music Publishing and Sony Pictures Entertainment Inc. With some 900 million Sony devices in hands and homes worldwide today, a vast array of Sony movies, television shows and music, and the PlayStation Network, Sony creates and delivers more entertainment experiences to more people than anyone else on earth. To learn more:
www.sony.com/en
.
Position Summary Sony Corporation of America is seeking an
Associated Director of
Detection & Response Engineering
to manage a team of hybrid engineers solving detection engineering, incident response, and security automation challenges. This position will operate as part of a geographically dispersed Cyber Defense Team within the Global Security Incident Response Team (GSIRT), working independently while maintaining strong communication and collaboration across the team. This position will report to the Director, Cyber Defense Team . Job Responsibilities Provide leadership and guidance to a hybrid remote team of engineers specializing in detection engineering, incident response, security automation, and related disciplines.
Lead and manage the team's detection engineering and automating response.
Drive the enhancement of the Cyber Defense Team's workflow to improve response times.
Integrate knowledge of threats with business requirements to develop advanced detection and response capabilities that align with organizational needs.
Manage team availability and scheduling to ensure team members are prepared for flexible work hours and on-call duties during non-standard business hours, effectively responding to incidents and addressing security issues promptly.
Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders.
Undertake additional cyber defense duties as assigned, contributing to the overall security posture and resilience of the organization.
Honesty, trustworthiness and ethical conduct are material requirements for the responsibilities outlined above.
Job Qualifications Bachelor's degree or higher in computer science, engineering, information technology, or equivalent experience.
7+ years in information security, with significant experience in security operations and team management.
Proven experience in overseeing network and endpoint forensics, and log analytics.
Expertise in managing responses to security incidents including those involving cloud platforms.
Experience managing and executing threat detection and/or hunting capabilities.
Experience with SIEM, EDR, and other key security analysis technologies.
Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python, PowerShell, and bash for automation is preferred, with an emphasis on managing and guiding teams in these areas.
Proficiency with CI/CD pipelines and tools is preferred, with experience in overseeing their use and implementation.
Strong leadership skills, with the ability to communicate clearly, manage multiple priorities, and lead a distributed team effectively.
Proven track record in strategic planning and business strategy in the field of information security.
All candidates must be authorized to work in the USA.
Benefits: 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.
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.
Other Programs: Flexible Work Arrangements, including remote and hybrid work schedules.
Time off to include 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).
Employee stock purchase plan (Sony covers commissions and fees for your Sony stock purchases made through after-tax payroll deductions).
Annual incentive bonus.
The anticipated annual base salary for this position is $175,000 to $205,000. This range does not include any other compensation components or other benefits that an individual may be eligible for. The actual base salary offered depends on a variety of factors, which may include as applicable, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, specific and unique skills, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job. #LI-SC1 Sony is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex (including pregnancy), gender, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, military status, status as a veteran or disabled veteran, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or family status, genetic information, medical condition, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local law, ordinance, or regulation. SCA will consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with applicable law. Disability Accommodation for Applicants to Sony Corporation of America Sony Corporation of America provides reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in job application procedures. For reasonable accommodation requests, please contact us by email at careers@sonyusa.com or by mail to: Sony Corporation of America, Human Resources Department, 25 Madison Avenue, New York, NY 10010. Please indicate the position you are applying for. EEO is the Law EEO is the Law Supplement Right to Work (English/Spanish) E-Verify Participation (English/Spanish) While SCA does not require employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19, there are certain Sony offices that require employees to be vaccinated in order to enter. If you will be located at or travel to those offices, you will be required to be fully vaccinated to enter. The Company will consider requests for reasonable accommodations for documented medical reasons and for sincerely held religious beliefs in accordance with applicable law. Please do not include proof of vaccination status or any indication of a possible request for a vaccination accommodation when submitting your application materials. If applicable, the Company will follow up with you directly to request proof of vaccination and to discuss any potential accommodations.
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