Manager, Threat Research - TTP Detection

Sophos; Canada; Remote; CAD 128,000 - 213,000; Full time

Job summary

Sophos is seeking a dynamic manager for their behavior-based detection engineering team. The ideal candidate will lead a global group of security experts focused on identifying and classifying malware, primarily in Windows environments. With a commitment to innovative cybersecurity solutions, this role offers a competitive salary and the opportunity to work in a diverse, inclusive, and remote-first environment.

Benefits

Remote-first working model

Comprehensive benefits package

Annual charity initiatives

Global wellness days

Diversity and inclusion networks

Qualifications

• Must have at least 5 years of experience.
• Team leadership experience in cybersecurity required.
• Strong expertise in forensic tools and Windows internals.

Responsibilities

• Lead a global team of 8 detection engineers.
• Manage suspicious behavior classification for Windows.
• Prioritize detection initiatives using telemetry data.

Skills

Detection engineering

Behavior-based threat research

Windows operating systems expertise

Technical communication

Malware analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science

Tools

ElasticSearch

Kibana

Redshift

Job description

About Us

Sophos is a global leader and innovator of advanced security solutions for defeating cyberattacks. The company acquired Secureworks in February 2025, bringing together two pioneers that have redefined the cybersecurity industry with their innovative, native AI-optimized services, technologies and products. Sophos is now the largest pure-play Managed Detection and Response (MDR) provider, supporting more than 28,000 organizations. In addition to MDR and other services, Sophos’ complete portfolio includes industry-leading endpoint, network, email, and cloud security that interoperate and adapt to defend through the Sophos Central platform. Secureworks provides the innovative, market-leading Taegis XDR/MDR, identity threat detection and response (ITDR), next-gen SIEM capabilities, managed risk, and a comprehensive set of advisory services. Sophos sells all these solutions through reseller partners, Managed Service Providers (MSPs) and Managed Security Service Providers (MSSPs) worldwide, defending more than 600,000 organizations worldwide from phishing, ransomware, data theft, other every day and state-sponsored cybercrimes. The solutions are powered by historical and real-time threat intelligence from Sophos X-Ops and the newly added Counter Threat Unit (CTU). Sophos is headquartered in Oxford, U.K. More information is available at www.sophos.com.

Role Summary

Threat hunter? Data-driven? Management material?

We have a fantastic management opportunity here at SophosLabs for a someone to help lead our global team of behaviour-based detection engineers in the hunt and real-time classification for indicators of compromise across our Windows product portfolio. Our growing team of highly skilled security experts deliver behaviour-based classification rules for Windows threats that run in real time across Sophos customer base.

You will be passionate about the fundamental characteristics of malware and hacking attacks, and take satisfaction in finding, predicting & classifying new ways attackers will modify their attacks in attempt to evade detection. You will be responsible for discovering, prioritizing & managing the development of IOC classification rules by the global team of behaviour detection engineers.

What You Will Do

• Lead and manage a global team of approximately 8 behavior-based detection engineers
• Own the roadmap for suspicious behavior classification, focused on Windows endpoints with planned expansion into macOS
• Prioritize TTP (Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures) detection initiatives using customer telemetry, sandbox data, and internal threat feeds
• Guide the team in mapping Indicators of Compromise (IOCs) to the MITRE ATT&CK framework and improving coverage across attack surfaces
• Engage in detailed technical discussions and troubleshoot detection logic and rule behavior with the team
• Contribute technical depth to help review and refine behavior detection logic and guide engineers through low-level detection challenges
• Plan, assign, and track team workstreams to meet detection KPIs and ensure continuous improvement
• Mentor and support engineers in malware analysis, rule tuning, and threat detection methodologies
• Collaborate cross-functionally with threat intelligence, product, and engineering stakeholders

What You Will Bring

• Must have at least 5 years of experience specifically in detection engineering or behavior-based threat research with a focus on Windows threats
• Must have at least 2 years of team leadership or people management experience in a cybersecurity or technical domain
• Must have strong expertise in Windows operating systems, internals, and forensic tools
• Experience mapping behaviors to the MITRE ATT&CK framework
• Knowledge of malware kill chains and hands-on-keyboard attack techniques
• Experience with programming or scripting languages such as Python or Lua
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Security, or related field
• Experience with big data platforms such as ElasticSearch, Kibana, or Redshift
• Familiarity with threat hunting, behavior-based classification, and telemetry analysis
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a focus on technical coaching

In Canada, the base salary for this role ranges from $128,000 to $213,000. In addition to base salary, we offer additional compensation including bonus eligibility and a comprehensive benefits package. A candidate’s specific pay within this range will depend on a variety of factors, including job-related skills, training, location, experience, relevant education, certifications, and other business and organizational needs.

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Ready to Join Us?

At Sophos, we believe in the power of diverse perspectives to fuel innovation. Research shows that candidates sometimes hesitate to apply if they don't check every box in a job description. We challenge that notion. Your unique experiences and skills might be exactly what we need to enhance our team. Don't let a checklist hold you back –we encourage you to apply.

What's Great About Sophos?

· Sophos operates a remote-first working model, making remote work the primary option for most employees. However, some roles may necessitate a hybrid approach. Please refer to the location details in our job postings for further information.

· Our people – we innovate and create, all of which are accompanied by a great sense of fun and team spirit

· Employee-led diversity and inclusion networks that build community and provide education and advocacy

· Annual charity and fundraising initiatives and volunteer days for employees to support local communities

· Global employee sustainability initiatives to reduce our environmental footprint

· Global fitness and trivia competitions to keep our bodies and minds sharp

· Global wellbeing days for employees to relax and recharge

· Monthly wellbeing webinars and training to support employee health and wellbeing

Our Commitment To You

We’re proud of the diverse and inclusive environment we have at Sophos, and we’re committed to ensuring equality of opportunity. We believe that diversity, combined with excellence, builds a better Sophos, so we encourage applicants who can contribute to the diversity of our team. All applicants will be treated in a fair and equal manner and in accordance with the law regardless of gender, sex, gender reassignment, marital status, race, religion or belief, color, age, military veteran status, disability, pregnancy, maternity or sexual orientation. We want to give you every opportunity to show us your best self, so if there are any adjustments we could make to the recruitment and selection process to support you, please let us know.

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