Senior Threat Detection Engineering Lead (Hybrid)

Yahoo Holdings Inc. in; Nashville (TN); Hybrid; USD 144,000 - 299,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hybrid work

Healthcare benefits

401k

Education stipends

Backup childcare

Job summary

Yahoo Holdings Inc is seeking a Detection Engineering Sr. Manager to lead a team within Threat Detection and Response.

You will guide the development of detections, coordinate with Incident Response and Insider Threat teams, and drive innovation in threat intelligence and AI-driven detection capabilities. You will oversee research cycles, integrate analytics, and ensure proactive defense across Yahoo's infrastructure.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• Strong track record of leading security or engineering teams.
• Experience with Python, SQL, ETL workflows, SIEM platforms, and ML models.

Responsibilities

• Shaping and executing our cybersecurity detection strategy with the team.
• Brainstorming detection, hunt, and purple-team ideas.
• Guiding sprint process for building and deploying detections.
• Consulting on and supporting cybersecurity investigations as a leader.

Skills

Python

SQL querying

ETL workflows

SIEM platforms

Statistical analysis

Machine learning models

Cloud infrastructure

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Databricks

Job description

Yahoo Holdings Inc is seeking a Detection Engineering Sr. Manager to lead a team within Threat Detection and Response.

You will guide the development of detections, coordinate with Incident Response and Insider Threat teams, and drive innovation in threat intelligence and AI-driven detection capabilities. You will oversee research cycles, integrate analytics, and ensure proactive defense across Yahoo's infrastructure.