Sr. Director, Cyber Technical (Cyber Hunt, Logging and Threat Detection)
Information Technology Senior Management Forum, Mc Lean, VA, United States
Sr. Director, Cyber Technical (Cyber Hunt, Logging and Threat Detection)
Cybersecurity is essential to Capital One’s commitment to protect our customers and associates. We’re looking for a demonstrated leader who’s passionate about cybersecurity and risk management. You see security as an innovation enabler and differentiator, not a step in the compliance process. You thrive working with business and technology partners to achieve goals and objectives in a secure manner. You’re constantly looking for ways to leverage modern technology architectures. You enjoy solving tough cybersecurity problems in an iterative, team environment.
At Capital One, you’ll serve as the Senior Director responsible for threat detection, cyber logging, privacy breach reporting, and threat hunting.
The teams under this leader will:
Driving AI Strategy for the Cyber Detection Lifecycle
Identify, build, and manage detections for internal and external threats
Manage the cybersecurity logs that feed the detections and model used by the Security Operations Center and Insider Threat teams
Handle the reporting of privacy and other data security breaches
Proactively search for threats within the Capital One environments that may have evaded existing detection
Responsibilities
Lead an organization that includes Threat Detection, Threat Hunting, Cyber Logging, and Data Security/Privacy Breach Event Reporting.
Develop and build out additional strategy and program capabilities for the aforementioned organizations, further aligning them to Capital One’s long-term cyber strategy.
Direct the integration and deployment of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning models to advance threat detection, predictive analysis, and automate log management efficiencies.
Influence leadership to invest appropriate resources and focus in the most critical areas for successful identification and mitigation of insider threat risks.
Serve as a member of the Cyber Operations & Intelligence Leadership Team, reporting to the Head of Cyber Operations.
Provide guidance and direction to analysts that identify patterns & trends within attack and incident data for predictive analysis and strategic forecasting on Capital One’s cyber threat landscape.
Provide insight and recommendations on latest cybersecurity threats to the Cyber Senior Leadership team.
Set strategic direction and career pathing for direct reports.
This is a leadership role on a high-tempo team. To be successful in this role, you must be willing to participate in after-hours support of security incidents and/or threat activity which may involve work during non-standard hours when necessary.
About You
You have expert knowledge of threat detection, threat development using modern software engineering practices.
You have a proven ability to lead and grow a multifunctional cybersecurity organization.
You are experienced in leading transformational change programs.
You are a coach and mentor with the ability to drive improvement and high potential development in others.
You are adept at critical thinking, writing, and briefing.
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor's degree
At least 11 years of experience in cybersecurity or information technology
At least 10 years of experience evaluating, contributing to, or supporting development of cybersecurity capabilities
Preferred Qualifications
At least 11 years of experience with cybersecurity frameworks and concepts such as NIST CSF, MITRE ATT&CK, CMMC, FedRAMP, etc.
At least 11 years of experience performing analysis of or developing solutions for cyber threats, vulnerabilities, risks, or events
At least 11 years of experience working on teams and presenting to stakeholders cybersecurity information such as metrics, threat intelligence, controls and/or requirements
Experience developing, representing and influencing strategic investment or budget prioritization for cybersecurity risk programs
Demonstrated experience leading the adoption or development of AI/ML-driven security tools for cyber hunting and threat detection.
At least 8 years of experience working in multi-cloud environments
At least 10 years of experience using security tools (e.g., Splunk, Crowdstrike, Qualys, or AWS Security Hub)
At least 7 years of people management experience
At least 5 years of experience developing or interpreting cybersecurity metrics or dashboards
At least 6 years of experience developing and overseeing cybersecurity or technology risk programs
Demonstrated familiarity with industry risk governance or financial risk governance processes
Ability to perform security incident analysis and assist with resolution, translating technical findings into clear, actionable reports for technical and non-technical stakeholders
Proven track record building diverse talent pipelines
10+ years of hands‑on and leadership experience in cyber security threat detection, incident response and technical investigations.
Experience in highly-regulated industries
Employment Authorization Statement
At this time, Capital One will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization for this position.
Salaries and Benefits
McLean, VA: $314,800 – $359,300 for Sr. Dir, Cyber Technical
New York, NY: $343,400 – $392,000 for Sr. Dir, Cyber Technical
Richmond, VA: $286,200 – $326,700 for Sr. Dir, Cyber Technical
This role is also eligible to earn performance‑based incentive compensation, which may include cash bonuses and/or long‑term incentives (LTIs). Incentives could be discretionary or non‑discretionary depending on the plan.
Capital One offers a comprehensive, competitive, and inclusive set of health, financial and other benefits that support your total well‑being.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Capital One is an equal opportunity employer (EOE, including disability/vet) committed to non‑discrimination in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Capital One promotes a drug‑free workplace. Capital One will consider for employment qualified applicants with a criminal history in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable laws regarding criminal background inquiries.
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Cybersecurity is essential to Capital One’s commitment to protect our customers and associates. We’re looking for a demonstrated leader who’s passionate about cybersecurity and risk management. You see security as an innovation enabler and differentiator, not a step in the compliance process. You thrive working with business and technology partners to achieve goals and objectives in a secure manner. You’re constantly looking for ways to leverage modern technology architectures. You enjoy solving tough cybersecurity problems in an iterative, team environment.
At Capital One, you’ll serve as the Senior Director responsible for threat detection, cyber logging, privacy breach reporting, and threat hunting.
The teams under this leader will:
Driving AI Strategy for the Cyber Detection Lifecycle
Identify, build, and manage detections for internal and external threats
Manage the cybersecurity logs that feed the detections and model used by the Security Operations Center and Insider Threat teams
Handle the reporting of privacy and other data security breaches
Proactively search for threats within the Capital One environments that may have evaded existing detection
Responsibilities
Lead an organization that includes Threat Detection, Threat Hunting, Cyber Logging, and Data Security/Privacy Breach Event Reporting.
Develop and build out additional strategy and program capabilities for the aforementioned organizations, further aligning them to Capital One’s long-term cyber strategy.
Direct the integration and deployment of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning models to advance threat detection, predictive analysis, and automate log management efficiencies.
Influence leadership to invest appropriate resources and focus in the most critical areas for successful identification and mitigation of insider threat risks.
Serve as a member of the Cyber Operations & Intelligence Leadership Team, reporting to the Head of Cyber Operations.
Provide guidance and direction to analysts that identify patterns & trends within attack and incident data for predictive analysis and strategic forecasting on Capital One’s cyber threat landscape.
Provide insight and recommendations on latest cybersecurity threats to the Cyber Senior Leadership team.
Set strategic direction and career pathing for direct reports.
This is a leadership role on a high-tempo team. To be successful in this role, you must be willing to participate in after-hours support of security incidents and/or threat activity which may involve work during non-standard hours when necessary.
About You
You have expert knowledge of threat detection, threat development using modern software engineering practices.
You have a proven ability to lead and grow a multifunctional cybersecurity organization.
You are experienced in leading transformational change programs.
You are a coach and mentor with the ability to drive improvement and high potential development in others.
You are adept at critical thinking, writing, and briefing.
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor's degree
At least 11 years of experience in cybersecurity or information technology
At least 10 years of experience evaluating, contributing to, or supporting development of cybersecurity capabilities
Preferred Qualifications
At least 11 years of experience with cybersecurity frameworks and concepts such as NIST CSF, MITRE ATT&CK, CMMC, FedRAMP, etc.
At least 11 years of experience performing analysis of or developing solutions for cyber threats, vulnerabilities, risks, or events
At least 11 years of experience working on teams and presenting to stakeholders cybersecurity information such as metrics, threat intelligence, controls and/or requirements
Experience developing, representing and influencing strategic investment or budget prioritization for cybersecurity risk programs
Demonstrated experience leading the adoption or development of AI/ML-driven security tools for cyber hunting and threat detection.
At least 8 years of experience working in multi-cloud environments
At least 10 years of experience using security tools (e.g., Splunk, Crowdstrike, Qualys, or AWS Security Hub)
At least 7 years of people management experience
At least 5 years of experience developing or interpreting cybersecurity metrics or dashboards
At least 6 years of experience developing and overseeing cybersecurity or technology risk programs
Demonstrated familiarity with industry risk governance or financial risk governance processes
Ability to perform security incident analysis and assist with resolution, translating technical findings into clear, actionable reports for technical and non-technical stakeholders
Proven track record building diverse talent pipelines
10+ years of hands‑on and leadership experience in cyber security threat detection, incident response and technical investigations.
Experience in highly-regulated industries
Employment Authorization Statement
At this time, Capital One will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization for this position.
Salaries and Benefits
McLean, VA: $314,800 – $359,300 for Sr. Dir, Cyber Technical
New York, NY: $343,400 – $392,000 for Sr. Dir, Cyber Technical
Richmond, VA: $286,200 – $326,700 for Sr. Dir, Cyber Technical
This role is also eligible to earn performance‑based incentive compensation, which may include cash bonuses and/or long‑term incentives (LTIs). Incentives could be discretionary or non‑discretionary depending on the plan.
Capital One offers a comprehensive, competitive, and inclusive set of health, financial and other benefits that support your total well‑being.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Capital One is an equal opportunity employer (EOE, including disability/vet) committed to non‑discrimination in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Capital One promotes a drug‑free workplace. Capital One will consider for employment qualified applicants with a criminal history in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable laws regarding criminal background inquiries.
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