Remote AI-Driven Cyber Defense Team Lead

Vertalents; Polska; Hybrid; PLN 553,000 - 830,000; Full time

Job summary

VerTALENTS is seeking a highly technical, hands-on Manager of Defenders Team to lead and support the delivery of advanced cybersecurity services. The role combines deep cybersecurity expertise with AI-driven approaches and active involvement in complex investigations.

You will mentor a skilled team, guide threat hunting, DFIR, and MDR services, and collaborate with VerSprite leadership while aligning with U.S. business hours and global security objectives.

Qualifications

• Strong hands-on technical experience in cybersecurity operations, security engineering, incident response, or closely related disciplines.
• Demonstrated expertise in threat hunting, threat intelligence, compromise assessments, DFIR, or MDR services.
• Experience applying advanced AI models or locally deployed AI technologies to security workflows.
• Strong understanding of cybersecurity threats, attack techniques, investigative methodologies, and defensive security practices.
• Ability to lead and mentor technical cybersecurity teams while remaining actively involved in complex technical work.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work flexible hours aligned with U.S. business needs.
• Professional fluency in English.

Responsibilities

• Cybersecurity Operations & Technical Leadership: Lead and provide hands-on technical guidance across the Defenders team's cybersecurity operations and service delivery.
• Threat hunting, threat intelligence, and compromise assessments oversight and contribution.
• DFIR activities, including complex investigations and response efforts.
• Support delivery and continuous improvement of MDR services.
• Lead tabletop exercises (TTXs) to strengthen incident response readiness.
• Conduct threat modeling research to identify and assess security risks.
• Provide technical mentorship and direction to cybersecurity professionals.
• AI-Driven Security Operations: Leverage frontier AI models and locally deployed AI models to enhance investigations and service delivery.
• Identify opportunities to apply AI-driven automation across workflows.
• Evaluate and implement AI-assisted approaches to improve efficiency and capabilities.
• Guide integration of AI technologies while maintaining security standards.
• Balance team leadership with active participation in technical work.
• Collaborate with leadership to improve security service capabilities.
• Develop workflows, methodologies, and consistent service delivery practices.

Skills

Threat hunting

Threat intelligence

DFIR

MDR services

AI in security

Mentoring teams

English fluency

Security operations

Cybersecurity leadership

Analytical thinking

Tools

AI models

Job description

VerTALENTS is seeking a highly technical, hands-on Manager of Defenders Team to lead and support the delivery of advanced cybersecurity services. The role combines deep cybersecurity expertise with AI-driven approaches and active involvement in complex investigations.

You will mentor a skilled team, guide threat hunting, DFIR, and MDR services, and collaborate with VerSprite leadership while aligning with U.S. business hours and global security objectives.