Engineering Manager, Detection and Response

Software Guidance & Assistance, Inc., (SGA), is searching for an Engineering Manager, Detection and Response for a FULL TIME assignment with one of our premier Investment Firms clients in New York City, NY. Hybrid schedule T/W/TH

Seeking a skilled individual to lead its Detection and Response function within the Information Security team. This person will set the vision and strategy for the firm's global security operations, with particular emphasis on incident detection and response. The role offers the opportunity to partner closely with senior leaders to help shape the continued evolution of the firm's information security posture.

Responsibilities :

• Manage and guide a team responsible for incident detection and response, including setting the strategic direction for global security operations, assessing the current environment, and identifying opportunities for advancement.
• Build and enhance internal monitoring and auditing frameworks to strengthen security oversight, driving the adoption of advanced technologies-including agentic workflows-to improve threat detection and response capabilities.
• Partner with senior leaders across the firm, clearly communicating complex security topics and strategies while ensuring the security operations function remains agile and proactive in addressing evolving threats.
• Cultivate relationships with external security partners and consultancies to support and enhance security initiatives.

Required Skills :

• 12 to 15 years of relevant experience managing and developing technical teams, with significant experience in security operations and incident response.
• A background in red teaming, penetration testing, detection engineering, or security consulting is highly desirable, as is prior experience at leading security firms or consultancies.
• Demonstrated ability to design and implement monitoring and auditing frameworks, with a forward-thinking mindset and a willingness to embrace and drive innovation in security operations-including openness to new technologies such as AI.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with senior stakeholders and represent the security function across the firm.

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