AI-Driven Cyber Defense Director

Thomas, Edwards Group; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Thomas, Edwards Group seeks a Director of Cyber Security to lead enterprise cyber defense, build a top-tier team, and guide AI-driven security across a complex environment.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in cybersecurity, including 5+ years in leadership, with deep expertise in Microsoft Sentinel/Defender, Entra ID, and SIEM/SOAR, plus strong communication and strategic partnering skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field.
• 10+ years of cybersecurity experience, including 5+ years leading security operations teams.
• Experience applying AI, ML, and automation within security operations.
• Knowledge of AI security concepts and frameworks, including securing AI-enabled applications.
• Expertise with Microsoft Sentinel, Microsoft Defender, Entra ID, SIEM/SOAR, KQL, Python, and PowerShell.
• Experience supporting large-scale or multi-tenant security operations; regulated industry preferred.
• Knowledge of data protection, DLP, DSPM, MITRE ATT&CK, NIST CSF, ISO 27001.
• Professional certifications such as CISSP, CISM, GCIH, or GCFA preferred.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead enterprise cyber defense, including detection engineering, incident response, threat intelligence, threat hunting, and digital forensics.
• Direct 24x7 security monitoring and incident response across a complex, multi-entity environment.
• Develop and implement AI-enabled security operations, leveraging automation and AI agents to enhance detection, investigation, and response.
• Govern and secure enterprise AI platforms, ensuring compliance with AI governance and data protection standards.
• Drive SIEM/SOAR strategy, security automation, and continuous improvement of detection capabilities.
• Lead major incident response activities and coordinate cross-functional response efforts.
• Partner with technology, legal, compliance, and business leaders to support security strategy and risk management.
• Build, mentor, and develop a high-performing cyber defense team.
• Support regulatory compliance, audits, and security governance initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Incident response

Threat intelligence

Threat hunting

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Information Security

Tools

Microsoft Sentinel

Microsoft Defender

Entra ID

SIEM/SOAR

KQL

Python

PowerShell

Job description

Thomas, Edwards Group seeks a Director of Cyber Security to lead enterprise cyber defense, build a top-tier team, and guide AI-driven security across a complex environment.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in cybersecurity, including 5+ years in leadership, with deep expertise in Microsoft Sentinel/Defender, Entra ID, and SIEM/SOAR, plus strong communication and strategic partnering skills.