Director – Head of Detection & Response

Unisys

Director of Detection & Response leading comprehensive incident response strategies at Unisys. Fostering a high-performing cybersecurity team and integrating incident response with business processes.

Posted 5/20/2026full-timeRemote • Pennsylvania • 🇺🇸 United StatesLeadWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cyber Security

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and implement a comprehensive detection and incident response strategy aligned with the organization's risk tolerance, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices
Provide strategic direction and vision for the Detection & Incident Response team, setting clear objectives, priorities, and performance metrics
Collaborate with senior leadership, IT teams, and other stakeholders to integrate cybersecurity incident response to other business processes
Oversee the configuration and fine-tuning of the selected platforms to achieve optimal performance in threat detection while minimizing false positives
Establish and maintain a robust incident response framework, including incident classification, escalation procedures, communication protocols, and coordination with internal teams and external partners
Recruit, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of detection and incident response professionals

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field (Master's degree preferred)
15+ years of experience with 8+ in a leadership role within cybersecurity, with a focus on threat detection, response, and management
Deep technical expertise in cybersecurity tools, technologies, and methodologies, threat intelligence, and forensic analysis
Strong understanding of regulatory requirements, compliance standards (e.g., GDPR, PCI DSS), and industry frameworks (e.g., NIST Cybersecurity Framework, ISO 27001)
US Citizen willing to go through clearance or already have a clearance

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Professional development opportunities

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Hard Skills & Tools

cybersecuritythreat detectionincident responseforensic analysisthreat intelligenceregulatory complianceincident classificationescalation procedurescommunication protocolsperformance metrics

Soft Skills

strategic directionleadershipcollaborationmentoringteam developmentcommunicationprioritizationorganizational skillsvision settingstakeholder engagement