Manager Cyber Risk Management (Threat Detection Platform & Automation Engineering)

Delta Dental • Full-time • Remote (United States) • $142.08k - $307.90k / year • 1w ago

JOB DESCRIPTION

This role does not offer visa sponsorship. Candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. without current or future sponsorship (including CPT, OPT, TN or H-1B).

The Manager of Cyber Risk Management owns the definition, execution, and continuous evolution of enterprise security threat management technology capabilities. This role is critical to advancing Delta Dental's cyber defense capabilities into a future state defined by automation, AI augmentation, and rapid, effective response. The manager will lead the engineering team responsible for the platforms, data, analytics, and automation capabilities that protect the organization by ensuring cyber threats are identified and neutralized before business impact occurs. This role is responsible for defining and executing the technology roadmap that enables scalable, resilient, and effective threat detection and response capabilities.

This leader pursues measurable security outcomes across people, processes, and technology. The role collaborates closely with the Security Operations and Incident Response teams, delivering high-quality services and capabilities that support threat detection and response efforts.

This individual will lead a multidisciplinary team responsible for detection engineering, platform implementation and administration (e.g., SIEM, EDR, NDR, IPS), and agentic and deterministic automation and orchestration.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Own and execute the cyber threat management engineering strategy, driving transformation toward highly automated, AI-augmented cyber operations.
Translate strategic objectives into actionable roadmaps, aligning team priorities with enterprise cyber risk management goals.
Drive measurable improvements in operational effectiveness and reduction of risk impact.
Ensure platform resilience, scalability, and alignment with evolving attack surfaces (cloud, SaaS, AI-driven environments).
Champion the continued adoption of AI, machine learning, and automation to enable autonomous investigation and response capabilities.
Foster a culture of innovation and experimentation to improve cyber defense capabilities.
Mentor team members to develop expertise in emerging threats, AI-enabled security, and modern cyber defense techniques.
Partner with Incident Response, Enterprise Architecture, and other stakeholders to design and execute effective security measures.
Define and track key performance metrics to measure the effectiveness of risk event management services.

QUALIFICATIONS

8+ years of professional experience in cybersecurity, cyber risk management, or security operations, with at least 1 year in leadership roles.
Strong expertise in cyber engineering and security operations disciplines, including detection engineering, platform engineering and operations, and Security Automation, Orchestration, and Response (SOAR).
Proven experience leading transformation initiatives involving people, processes, and technology.
Deep understanding of enterprise security platforms such as SIEM, EDR, NDR, SOAR, and cloud security tools.
Experience applying automation, orchestration, and AI/ML to cybersecurity operations.
Demonstrated ability to:
- Lead large-scale engineering and operational capabilities.
- Build and manage high-performing technical teams.
- Align technical capabilities with business risk and outcomes.
- Drive continuous improvement using metrics and performance insights.
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills across all levels of the organization.

Preferred Qualifications

10+ years of progressive experience in technical cybersecurity roles with 3+ years of leadership experience.
Experience implementing AI-driven or highly automated security operations.

Base Pay Information

The national base pay range at the end is a good-faith estimate of what Delta Dental may pay for new hires. Actual pay may vary based on Delta Dental's assessment of the candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities (KSAs), related experience, education, certifications and ability to meet required minimum job qualifications. Other factors impacting pay include prevailing wages in the work location and internal equity.
Pay Grade 25. $142,077 - $307,899

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Behind the smile! We are dedicated to safeguarding the health and financial stability of our employees and their loved ones. This commitment extends beyond the workplace to foster personal growth and holistic wellbeing. Our life-changing rewards package includes:

Competitive base and incentive pay
401(k) with robust matching and non-matching contributions
Rich medical & pharmacy benefits
100% employer-paid dental and vision benefits
Holistic wellbeing program with deep financial incentives
Generous paid time off plus 12 paid holidays and your birthday off
Culture of growth and learning: career development; tuition reimbursement; recognition program
Family support: adoption assistance, fertility treatment, child, elder & pet care assistance
Social responsibility and volunteer opportunities
Employee discount program

Fair Chance Ordinances and Criminal Background Considerations

This position requires that the applicant undergo a background check. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with any applicable federal, state or local laws, including, but not limited to, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and/or New York Corrections Law Article 23-A.

Important Work Authorization Information

Please note, Delta Dental will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position.

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ABOUT THE TEAM

At Delta Dental, we're behind millions of smiles and counting. For over 68 years, we've served our communities by increasing access to affordable, quality care - but that commitment to care extends beyond the people we serve, to the dedicated employees who make those smiles genuine. We've come this far by building fair programs that offer opportunities for advancement, create meaningful connections and improve the lives of our employees and their families. Because we know that when we take exceptional care of each other, we can make a positive impact for all.

We champion an inspirational workplace through our commitment to trust, service, excellence and innovation. Joining us means working for a company that offers stability and balance, opportunities for leadership at all levels, and a work environment focused on teamwork and camaraderie.

Discover the smiling faces behind Delta Dental and experience our values and culture in action by connecting with us on social media. Follow Delta Dental Ins. on Facebook and Instagram, #LifeatDDins on Facebook and Instagram, Delta Dental Ins. on Twitter and Delta Dental Ins. on LinkedIn. If you've got an appetite for innovation and want to be a part of a team that's transforming the future of health care, join us!

Since 1955, we have offered comprehensive, high-quality oral health care benefits to millions of enrollees and built the strongest network of dental providers in the country. The Delta Dental of California network includes affiliates Delta Dental Insurance Company; Delta Dental of Pennsylvania; Delta Dental of New York, Inc.; Delta Dental of the District of Columbia; Delta Dental of Delaware, Inc.; and Delta Dental of West Virginia, providing dental benefits to more than 31 million people across 15 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands.

The company and its affiliates are part of Delta Dental Plans Association (DDPA), a not-for-profit national association based in Oak Brook, Illinois. Through our national network of Delta Dental companies, we offer dental coverage in all 50 states, Puerto Rico and other U.S. territories. We offer vision coverage through DeltaVision in 15 states and the District of Columbia. Collectively, we deliver benefits to more Americans than any other dental insurance company.

Delta Dental Ins. is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing a professional work environment free from discrimination and harassment. Individuals seeking employment at Delta Dental are considered without regard to race, ethnicity, color, age, sex, religion, national origin, ancestry, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, actual or perceived physical or mental disability, registered domestic partner status, caregiver status, marital status, veteran or military status, citizenship status, or any other legally protected category. Delta Dental is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. Accordingly, we have adopted and maintain an Equal Employment Opportunity Policy, Harassment-Free Work Environment Policy, and Respectful Workplace policies and will not tolerate violations of these policies.

Unfortunately, our Delta Dental Enterprise is unable to hire individuals residing in Alaska, North Dakota, Nebraska, Hawaii, Oklahoma, Vermont, Maine, West Virginia, New Hampshire, Wyoming, Puerto Rico, District of Columbia (Washington D.C.) or other US Territories at this time.

Proof of eligibility to work in the United States must be provided if selected for hire.

Delta Dental includes: Delta Dental of California, Delta Dental Insurance Company, Delta Dental of Pennsylvania, and Delta Dental of New York

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