Director Cyber Defense Engineering

@ NVIDIA

About NVIDIA

Today, we’re tapping into the unlimited potential of AI to define the next era of computing. NVIDIA is a leader in GPU technology powering advanced robotics, self-driving cars, and innovative computing architectures.

Role Overview

As the Director Cyber Defense Engineering, you will lead security engineering initiatives across NVIDIA’s product and service environments. Your role focuses on designing, deploying, and managing an AI-enhanced SOC, integrating advanced tools, and mitigating emerging risks across machine learning, graphics, compute, and cloud services.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Lead the development and deployment of an AI-enhanced SOC with autonomous detection and remediation.
• Define the architecture integrating AI copilots, SOAR workflows, and agent-based detection logic.
• Supervise lifecycle management of SOC toolsets including SIEM, SOAR, EDR, XDR, and cloud-native services.
• Drive detection engineering to build and maintain high-fidelity detection logic aligned with MITRE ATT&CK.
• Build threat engineering function and simulate adversary behavior for control validation.
• Facilitate automation pipelines to reduce MTTD and MTTR with advanced analytics.
• Mentor a cross-functional team and work closely with SOC Operations, Threat Intelligence, and Cloud Security teams.

What We Need To See

• MS or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or related field with equivalent experience.
• 15+ years in cybersecurity with at least 6 years in a leadership role.
• Proven track record in SOC, detection engineering, or automation/security tool management.
• Experience building or managing an SOC with integrated AI/ML capabilities.
• Expertise in SIEM, SOAR, EDR/XDR, and cloud-based security solutions (AWS GuardDuty, GCP SCC, Azure Sentinel).
• Hands-on skills in detection logic, rule tuning, and scripting (Python, PowerShell, Terraform).
• Familiarity with adversary simulation techniques and MITRE frameworks.
• Ability to build and mentor highly technical teams and collaborate with executives.

Ways To Stand Out

• Knowledge of GPU architectures and programming techniques.
• Application development skills using C, C++, Java, or Python.
• Experience with new AI, automation, and threat detection initiatives at scale.

Compensation and Benefits

The base salary range is 216,000 USD - 345,000 USD, with additional equity and benefits. Applications accepted until October 11, 2025.

Key Skills/Competency

• AI
• SOC
• Cybersecurity
• Detection Engineering
• Automation
• SIEM
• SOAR
• Cloud Security
• Threat Engineering
• Leadership