Kforce has a client in North Hills, NY that is seeking a dynamic and experienced Senior Manager of Detection Engineering to lead a team focused on building advanced detection and response capabilities for enterprise security operations. This is a key leadership role within Kforce's client solutions designed to drive innovation in threat detection, automation, and response strategy across diverse environments. Key Responsibilities: Detection Engineering Leadership: * Define and execute the strategic roadmap for cybersecurity detection engineering * Architect and implement advanced detection logic using tools like SIEM, EDR, NDR, and SOAR * Develop custom rules, alerting, and automated playbooks that align with the organization's threat landscape * Utilize MITRE ATT&CK and other frameworks to assess and enhance detection coverage * Continuously optimize detection systems to ensure high performance, scalability, and accuracy * Collaborate with threat detection and incident response teams to mature overall cybersecurity capabilities * Oversee testing efforts including adversary simulation and purple teaming exercises * Manage ingestion pipelines and data normalization processes for SIEM and log aggregation tools Incident Response Enablement: * Partner with incident response teams to ensure rapid detection, triage, and containment of cyber threats * Provide technical insight during major incidents and post-incident reviews * Incorporate lessons learned into new detection use cases and automation workflows * Participate in an on-call rotation to support high-priority security events Threat Intelligence Integration: * Leverage internal and external threat intel to inform detection rules and improve proactive defense * Stay current with evolving threat vectors and incorporate relevant indicators into detection strategy