Threat Detection Manager

Apollo Solutions; Comunidad de Madrid; Híbrido; EUR 90.000 - 120.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Apollo Solutions in Madrid is seeking a Threat Hunting Manager to lead the threat detection and hunting function, driving technical direction and operational excellence. You will coordinate internal resources with external security partners to ensure consistent, high-quality detection outcomes across a global enterprise.

The role requires hands-on experience with SIEM/XDR/EDR and cloud security, plus strong analytical and stakeholder-management skills.

Formación

• Degree in Computer Science, Cyber Security, or related discipline, or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of experience in security monitoring, threat detection, threat hunting, or security operations.
• Hands-on experience with SIEM, XDR, EDR, and cloud/security technologies.
• Knowledge of MITRE ATT&CK, Cyber Kill Chain, and the Diamond Model.
• Experience in large, global organisations and hybrid technology environments.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Proactive, ownership-driven approach with accountability.

Responsabilidades

• Lead the threat detection and threat hunting function, providing technical leadership and strategic direction.
• Manage internal resources and external security partners to deliver effective detection and hunting outcomes.
• Assess detection coverage and develop, optimise, and maintain detection rules to improve visibility and reduce false positives.
• Drive advanced, risk-based threat hunting activities to identify sophisticated threats.
• Integrate findings from purple team exercises into detection engineering and hunting programmes.
• Collaborate with Incident Response, Threat Intelligence, Vulnerability Management, and wider security teams to strengthen operations.

Conocimientos

SIEM

XDR

EDR

Cloud security

Identity protection

Network security

Analytical thinking

Communication

Stakeholder management

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Cyber Security

Herramientas

SIEM

XDR

EDR

Descripción del empleo

Threat Hunting Manager

Madrid, Spain | Hybrid (Candidates must be able to attend the office 2 days per week)

I am looking to speak with Cyber Threat Hunting Managers, looking for a new opportunity in Madrid.

Working closely with an external security provider and a small internal team, you will take ownership of detection effectiveness, hunting outcomes, and the continuous improvement of security monitoring capabilities across a global enterprise environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the threat detection and threat hunting function, providing technical leadership, strategic direction, and operational oversight
• Manage and coordinate internal resources and external security partners to deliver effective and consistent detection and hunting outcomes
• Assess detection coverage and develop, optimise, and maintain high-quality detection rules to improve visibility and reduce false positives
• Drive advanced, risk-based threat hunting activities to identify sophisticated and previously undetected threats
• Integrate findings from purple team exercises into detection engineering and hunting programmes
• Collaborate with Incident Response, Threat Intelligence, Vulnerability Management, and wider security teams to strengthen security operations and reduce risk
• Continuously improve detection capabilities, helping to reduce attacker dwell time and enhance threat visibility across the organisation

Requirements

• Degree in Computer Science, Cyber Security, or a related discipline, or equivalent experience
• 5+ years of experience in security monitoring, threat detection, threat hunting, or security operations
• Hands-on experience with SIEM, XDR, EDR, cloud security, identity protection, and network security technologies
• Strong understanding of threat actors, attack methodologies, and frameworks such as MITRE ATT&CK, Cyber Kill Chain, and the Diamond Model
• Experience working within large, global organisations and hybrid technology environments
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management skills
• Demonstrated ability to drive continuous improvement and deliver measurable security outcomes
• Proactive, inquisitive, and solutions-focused approach with a strong sense of ownership and accountability

This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in developing and maturing an enterprise threat detection and hunting capability within a complex international environment.