Manager of Defenders Team

VerTALENTS

2d•Remote

About The Position

VerSprite, a subsidiary of VerTALENTS, is seeking a highly technical, hands-on Manager of Defenders Team to lead and support the delivery of advanced cybersecurity services. The role combines cybersecurity expertise with the use of frontier and locally deployed AI models to enhance security operations, accelerate investigations, and improve the efficiency and effectiveness of security services. The manager will lead and mentor a team while remaining actively involved in complex security challenges, technical investigations, and practical AI-driven solutions. This is a remote position open to candidates based in the United States and internationally. Belfast, Northern Ireland is the top preferred location; Argentina, Poland, Italy, Romania, the Netherlands, Spain, and Portugal are also preferred. Candidates must be able to work flexible hours aligned with U.S. business operations.

Requirements

Strong hands-on technical experience in cybersecurity operations, security engineering, incident response, or closely related disciplines.
Demonstrated technical expertise in threat hunting, threat intelligence, compromise assessments, DFIR, or MDR services.
Experience applying advanced AI models or locally deployed AI technologies to technical or security-related workflows.
Strong understanding of cybersecurity threats, attack techniques, investigative methodologies, and defensive security practices.
Ability to lead and mentor technical cybersecurity teams while remaining actively involved in complex technical work.
Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
Ability to work flexible hours aligned with U.S. business needs.
Professional fluency in English.

Nice To Haves

Experience conducting or leading cybersecurity tabletop exercises (TTXs).
Experience with organizational-level threat modeling and advanced threat research.
Experience integrating AI-powered automation into cybersecurity operations.
Experience managing cybersecurity service delivery in a consulting or managed security services environment.
Familiarity with modern security monitoring, investigation, and incident response tools.

Responsibilities

Lead and provide hands-on technical guidance across the Defenders team's cybersecurity operations and service delivery.
Oversee and contribute to threat hunting, threat intelligence, and compromise assessments.
Guide digital forensics and incident response (DFIR) activities, including complex investigations and response efforts.
Support the delivery and continuous improvement of Managed Detection and Response (MDR) services.
Lead and facilitate cybersecurity tabletop exercises (TTXs) to evaluate and strengthen organizational incident response readiness.
Conduct and guide in-depth organizational threat modeling research to identify and assess security risks.
Provide technical mentorship and direction to cybersecurity professionals.
Use frontier and locally deployed AI models to enhance cybersecurity investigations, analysis, and service delivery.
Identify opportunities to apply AI-driven automation across threat hunting, threat intelligence, incident response, and MDR workflows.
Evaluate and implement practical AI-assisted approaches to improve operational efficiency and technical capabilities.
Guide the responsible integration of AI technologies into cybersecurity processes while maintaining technical accuracy and security standards.
Manage and mentor technically skilled cybersecurity professionals while remaining actively involved in technical work.
Collaborate with VerSprite leadership and technical teams to improve security service capabilities.
Support the development of effective workflows, technical methodologies, and consistent service delivery practices.