Head of Detection Engineering

S&P Global

Head of Detection Engineering leading strategy and implementation of security monitoring at S&P Global. Managing a global team and ensuring alignment with business goals.

Posted 5/2/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $142,000 - $230,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudD3.jsSDLCSplunk

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Define and execute the security engineering strategy and multi-year roadmap aligned to business goals and risk tolerance.
Interface with technology teams across multiple business divisions, along with the Cloud and Infrastructure teams to accommodate new projects and releases.
Take up existing projects and roadmaps with a focus on delivering industry best-practices across the space.
Manage a team of Security Engineers globally to achieve the stated objectives.
Interface with industry experts to deliver AI-enabled security detections and improve operational workflows across the SOC.
Manage to a set of core executive metrics, ensuring operations teams are well positioned to detect and respond to complex modern threats.
Work with industry leaders in the detection engineering space to continually improve our capabilities and stay ahead of the market.

Requirements

What you’ll need

10+ years in security engineering and/or security tools management
5+ years leading teams including hiring, performance management, and org design.
Proven experience working in an environment with hybrid-cloud infrastructure.
Experience with leading SIEM, SOAR, and Threat-Intelligence products across the industry.
Working knowledge of key SIEM and SOAR platforms such as (Splunk, SecOps, Xsoar, Sentinal, D3)
Strong background in application security and modern SDLC/CI/CD practices.
Demonstrated ability to run large, cross-functional security initiatives and deliver outcomes at scale.
Excellent communication skills: can influence engineering leaders and explain technical risk to non-technical stakeholders.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health & Wellness: Health care coverage designed for the mind and body.
Flexible Downtime: Generous time off helps keep you energized for your time on.
Continuous Learning: Access a wealth of resources to grow your career and learn valuable new skills.
Invest in Your Future: Secure your financial future through competitive pay, retirement planning, a continuing education program with a company-matched student loan contribution, and financial wellness programs.
Family Friendly Perks: It’s not just about you. S&P Global has perks for your partners and little ones, too, with some best-in class benefits for families.
Beyond the Basics: From retail discounts to referral incentive awards—small perks can make a big difference.

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Hard Skills & Tools

security engineeringsecurity tools managementapplication securitySDLCCI/CDSIEMSOARThreat-Intelligencedetection engineeringoperational workflows

Soft Skills

leadershipperformance managementorganizational designcommunicationinfluencecross-functional collaborationstakeholder engagementteam managementstrategic planningproblem-solving