Manager of Defenders Team

VerTALENTS is a subsidiary of VerSprite Cybersecurity. Specializing in technology staffing and utilizing a network of technical clients, VerTALENTS connects top level technical talent with industry clients through various methods and expands not only clients talent network, but candidates job search as well. At the bottom line, VerTALENTS adds value to both clients and candidates alike.

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VerSprite is seeking a highly technical, hands-on Manager of Defenders Team to lead and support the delivery of advanced cybersecurity services.

This role requires a leader who combines deep cybersecurity expertise with the ability to leverage frontier AI models and locally deployed AI models to enhance security operations, accelerate investigations, and improve the efficiency and effectiveness of security services.

The ideal candidate is a technically skilled professional who can lead a team while remaining actively involved in complex security challenges, technical investigations, and the practical application of AI-driven solutions.

Candidates must be comfortable working flexible hours aligned with U.S. business operations.

Key Responsibilities

Cybersecurity Operations & Technical Leadership

• Lead and provide hands-on technical guidance across the Defenders team's cybersecurity operations and service delivery. • Oversee and contribute to threat hunting, threat intelligence, and compromise assessments. • Guide digital forensics and incident response (DFIR) activities, including complex investigations and response efforts. • Support the delivery and continuous improvement of Managed Detection and Response (MDR) services. • Lead and facilitate cybersecurity tabletop exercises (TTXs) to evaluate and strengthen organizational incident response readiness. • Conduct and guide in-depth organizational threat modeling research to identify and assess security risks. • Provide technical mentorship and direction to cybersecurity professionals.

AI-Driven Security Operations

• Leverage frontier AI models and locally deployed AI models to enhance cybersecurity investigations, analysis, and service delivery. • Identify opportunities to apply AI-driven automation across threat hunting, threat intelligence, incident response, and MDR workflows. • Evaluate and implement practical AI-assisted approaches to improve operational efficiency and technical capabilities. • Guide the responsible integration of AI technologies into cybersecurity processes while maintaining technical accuracy and security standards.