Cyber Threats Strategy Lead

IBM; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 155,000 - 289,000; Full time

Job summary

IBM in Austin, Texas is seeking a Senior Manager, Cyber Security Threats to lead a high-visibility team responsible for threat intelligence, hunting and defense strategy. You will set priorities, manage a multidisciplinary Threats group, collaborate with external partners and senior leaders to strengthen IBM’s cyber defenses.

The role requires deep knowledge of cyber threats, strong leadership, and experience guiding end-to-end threat initiatives in a complex enterprise environment.

Qualifications

• Deep knowledge of cyber security threats, adversaries, and defense strategies.
• Experience leading a multi-disciplinary threat intelligence team.
• Strong understanding of threat hunting practices and tradecraft.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Threats team, setting priorities and direction.
• Oversee collection, analysis and dissemination of threat intelligence.
• Collaborate with external agencies and IBM stakeholders to strengthen defenses.
• Represent IBM in external communities and partnerships.

Skills

Threat intelligence

Team leadership

Cyber security strategy

External partnerships

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

AI technologies

Threat hunting tools

Job description

IBM in Austin, Texas is seeking a Senior Manager, Cyber Security Threats to lead a high-visibility team responsible for threat intelligence, hunting and defense strategy. You will set priorities, manage a multidisciplinary Threats group, collaborate with external partners and senior leaders to strengthen IBM’s cyber defenses.

The role requires deep knowledge of cyber threats, strong leadership, and experience guiding end-to-end threat initiatives in a complex enterprise environment.