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Role SummaryThe Senior Advisor is the highest technical tier in the CDOA practice. You own the most complex, highest-value client relationships engaging at the Director, Technical SME, and CISO level and serve as the technical anchor supporting the Cyderes Executive Sponsor on those accounts. You shape the technical direction of the practice, drive innovation in detection frameworks, and operate with significant autonomy while making the people around you measurably better.
Responsibilities
Lead development of novel detection content aligned to emerging threat actor TTPs
Define detection engineering standards and best practices. Lead enterprise-level visibility assessments and coverage gap analyses
Advise clients on long-term security architecture investments through a detection lens
Serve as final technical review for detection logic before client delivery
Own day-to-day technical relationships with Director, Technical SME, and CISO-level client stakeholders
Deliver executive-level briefings on detection posture, risk, and maturity progression
Navigate complex client relationships and escalations. Mentor Operations Advisors and Associate Advisors on detection craft and client communication
Lead or co-lead response for major security incidents across assigned and escalated accounts
Provide expert detection and forensic guidance during high-severity investigations
Drive post-incident reviews and translate learnings into durable detection improvements
Serve as a trusted partner to SOC leadership and DFIR during complex escalations
Requirements
7+ years of experience in detection engineering, threat hunting, security operations, or a closely related discipline
Expert-level proficiency across multiple enterprise SIEM platforms (Splunk, Microsoft Sentinel, Chronicle, or equivalent)
Deep, demonstrable experience architecting and owning detection programs
Advanced knowledge of adversary TTPs, threat intelligence operationalization, and detection framework design
Proven ability to engage and build trust with Director, SME, and CISO-level client stakeholders
Experience leading incident response for significant security events
Track record of mentoring junior practitioners and raising team-wide technical standards
Experience in a managed security services or MSSP environment at a senior or principal level
Contributions to the broader security community (research, open-source tooling, conference presentations)
Relevant certifications: GDAT, GREM, GCFE, GCFA, or equivalent advanced certifications
BenefitsMedical Insurance – Employee covered
Life Insurance – Protection for what matters most
Retirement Match Program – We invest in your future
Hybrid Work Model – 2–3 days in office
Maternity & Paternity Leave – Time for the moments that matter
Paid Time Off – PTO + sick & casual leave
Bereavement & Volunteer Time – Giveback to your community
Professional Development – Reimbursement program
LinkedIn L&D Platform – Thousands of courses at your fingertips
Mobile Phone Reimbursement – Stay connected, on us
Cyderes is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, national origin, or veteran status.
Note: This job posting is intended for direct applicants only. We request that outside recruiters do not contact us regarding this position.
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