Cyber Defense Manager

parsionate; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cybersecurity solutions firm in Amsterdam is seeking an experienced Cyber Defense Advisor to transform client capabilities. The ideal candidate will have over 8 years of cybersecurity experience, including leadership in Security Operations and SOC transformation. Responsibilities include advising clients, leading teams, and driving business development for cyber resilience solutions. This role offers the chance to work closely with senior stakeholders and significantly impact clients' threat detection and response strategies.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in cybersecurity with at least 1 year in a leadership position.
• Proven ability to advise organizations on Security Operations and cyber defense strategies.
• Experience in guiding teams in detection engineering and threat analytics.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a trusted advisor to clients on Cyber Defense strategy.
• Lead project teams in Cyber Defense transformation.
• Drive business development in Cyber Defense opportunities.

Skills

Cybersecurity expertise

Leadership skills

Client relationship management

Business development

Job description

Job Description

In this role, you will take a leading role in transforming and maturing clients' Cyber Defense capabilities. With a strong background in cybersecurity — including at least 8+ years of experience, of which at least one year in a leadership or managerial position — you will independently advise organizations on Security Operations transformation, SOC modernization, and Managed Extended Detection and Response (MxDR) solutions.

This role offers the opportunity to work closely with senior stakeholders, lead multidisciplinary teams, contribute to business growth, and shape how clients evolve their threat detection, response, and cyber resilience strategies.

Key Responsibilities

Client Advisory

• Serve as a trusted advisor to senior client stakeholders on Cyber Defense strategy, SOC transformation, and MxDR adoption.
• Assess existing Security Operations capabilities and define target operating models, maturity roadmaps, and improvement initiatives.
• Guide clients in optimizing detection engineering, threat analytics, automation, and SOC operating processes.

Leadership & Team Management

• Lead project teams in delivering Cyber Defense transformations and managed detection services.
• Mentor junior and mid-level team members, helping them develop their technical, advisory, and consulting skills.

Business Development & Market Growth

• Drive business development by identifying opportunities, building client relationships, and supporting sales cycles.
• Lead or support responses to Requests for Proposal (RfPs) and craft compelling solution narratives for Cyber Defense opportunities.