Senior Manager - Cybersecurity Engineering

Aptiv; Troy (MI); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private health care

Life and accident insurance

Paid Time Off

Relocation assistance

Learning and development opportunities

Discount programs

Recognition for innovation

Community involvement

Tuition Reimbursement

Adoption Assistance

Fertility Coverage

Job summary

Aptiv in Troy, MI is seeking a Senior Manager of Cybersecurity Engineering to architect and defend our digital infrastructure onsite. You will bridge software engineering and security, designing robust controls, monitoring, and response across IT and OT environments.

Lead a global SOC, drive threat intelligence programs, and guide budget, tool selection, and vendor oversight while fostering a high-performance security culture. Requires leadership and deep security tech expertise.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or related field.
• Five+ years in cybersecurity operations with at least two in a leadership role.
• Proven experience managing SOCs, incident response teams, and threat intelligence programs.
• Strong knowledge of SIEM, SOAR, EDR, and other security technologies.
• Deep understanding of TCP/IP, DNS, networking, AWS/Azure/GCP.
• Professional certifications (CISSP, GCIA, GCIH, CISM) are highly desirable.
• Willingness to work onsite in Troy, MI and be legally eligible to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Plan, design, and implement security measures and controls for cybersecurity and IoT/OT security.
• Develop and execute strategies to monitor, detect, and respond to threats in real time.
• Lead threat intelligence programs and incident response efforts, including post-incident analysis.
• Design, implement, and optimize SIEM, SOAR, and monitoring tools across IT/OT.
• Oversee audits, governance, and vendor MSP relationships; manage budgets and resources.
• Lead and mentor a global SOC team and foster a high-performance culture.

Skills

Leadership

SOC management

Threat intelligence

Automation

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Tools

SIEM

SOAR

EDR

Vulnerability management

Job description

SENIOR MANAGER- CYBERSECURITY ENGINEERING

As the Senior Manager of Cybersecurity engineering, you will be the primary architect and defender of our digital infrastructure. This role sits at the intersection of software engineering and information security, requiring a proactive mindset to design, implement, and monitor robust security solutions that protect our data, networks and systems from evolving threats.

Security Architecture & Design

• Plan, design, and implement security measures and controls for optimal organization cybersecurity and IoT/OT security
• Develop and execute operational strategies to monitor, detect, and respond to cyber threats in real time
• Drive automation utilizing Artificial Intelligence (AI) for workflow automations and executions

Threat Intelligence & Response

• Oversee threat intelligence programs to proactively identify and mitigate emerging risks
• Coordinate and lead incident response efforts, including containment, eradication, recovery, and post-incident analysis

Monitoring & Analytics

• Design, implement and optimize SIEM, SOAR, and other monitoring tools to ensure comprehensive visibility across IT and OT environments
• Drive automation and analytics to improve detection accuracy and reduce response times

Operational Resilience

• Collaborate with infrastructure and application teams to ensure secure configurations and timely patching
• Lead tabletop exercises and simulations to test incident response readiness

Governance & Compliance

• Ensure operations align with regulatory and internal compliance requirements (e.g., NIST, TISAX, GDPR)
• Support audit and reporting activities related to security operations

Vendor & MSP Oversight

• Manage relationships with MSSPs and other third-party security providers
• Define and monitor SLAs, KPIs, and ensure accountability in service delivery
• Manage external penetration testing vendors and ensure timely execution of assessments and remediation tracking

Team Leadership & Development

• Lead and mentor a global team of Security Operations Center (SOC) analysts, incident responders, and threat hunters
• Foster a high-performance culture focused on agility, collaboration, and continuous learning

Budget & Resource Management

• Assist in budgeting and resource planning for cybersecurity operations
• Recommend investments in tools, services, and training to enhance operational effectiveness

YOUR BACKGROUND

• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or related field
• Minimum of five years of experience in cybersecurity operations, with at least two years in a leadership role
• Proven experience managing SOCs, incident response teams, and threat intelligence programs
• Strong technical knowledge of SIEM, SOAR, EDR, and other security technologies
• Deep understanding in TCP/IP, DNS, Networking, AWS, Azure or GCP environments
• Advanced proficiency in server, SIEM and Vulnerability management tools
• Experience in both IT and OT environments preferred
• Familiarity with industry frameworks (e.g., MITRE ATT&CK, NIST, ISO 27001)
• Professional certifications (e.g., CISSP, GCIA, GCIH, CISM) are highly desirable
• Ability to work onsite in Troy, MI
• Must be legally able to work in the United States without requirement of any type of visa sponsorship or transfer now, or at any time in the future

Key Competencies

• Operational Leadership: Ability to lead high-performing teams in fast-paced, high-stakes environments.
• Threat Management: Deep understanding of threat landscapes and response methodologies.
• Automation & Efficiency: Focus on streamlining operations through automation and data-driven insights.
• Communication: Strong communicator with the ability to engage technical and executive stakeholders.
• Vendor Management: Skilled in managing external partners and service providers.

YOUR BENEFITS AT APTIV

• Private health care effective day 1 of employment
• Life and accident insurance
• Paid Time Off (Holidays, Vacation, Parental leave)
• Relocation assistance may be available
• Learning and development opportunities
• Discount programs with various manufacturers and retailers
• Recognition for innovation and excellence
• Opportunities to give back to the community
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Adoption Assistance
• Fertility Coverage

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