Manager, Offensive Security

Barracuda Networks Inc. • Stamford, CT

12d • Remote

About The Position

Barracuda is seeking a Manager, Offensive Security to lead a team of cybersecurity engineers focused on threat detection and attack stimulation across a wide range of technologies, including SaaS, endpoint, network, and cloud platforms. In this role, you will play a critical part in driving detection innovation, engineering processes, and attack and defend lifecycle for Barracuda XDR.
This is a unique opportunity to blend security operations, data engineering, detection engineering, offensive security and leadership in a global 24x7 Security Operations Center (SOC). You will work with over 50 different data sources and lead efforts aligned with the MITRE ATT&CK framework, while fostering collaboration between red, purple, green and blue teams to advance threat detection and response along with ensuring overall improvement and enhancement of Barracuda Security Operations Center.

Requirements

• 6+ years in security operations, detection engineering and offensive security
• 2-3 years in leadership experience managing high-performing cybersecurity teams.
• 3–4 years of hands-on experience with Python and SQL.
• Experience with Kali and other pentesting/hacking tools
• Developed and managed lab environments for attack and defend exercises
• Bachelor’s or master's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Security, or related field.
• Strong understanding of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Experience with SIEMs like Elastic and Databricks, including advanced detection implementation.
• Familiarity with Windows, Unix, and Linux systems.
• Experience with threat intelligence platforms (e.g., Anomali, Cybersixgill).
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work across global time zones (U.S. East, India and Ireland teams).
• Strong project management, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to lead during high-pressure cybersecurity incidents and guide team response.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of cybersecurity Engineers
• Develop, test and tune detection rules for multiple attack vectors across cloud, network, and endpoint telemetry.
• Design and maintain CI/CD pipelines to version and deploy detection rules.
• Implement and manage the full lifecycle of SIEM detection rules.
• Foster collaboration between red and purple teams to drive offensive and defensive innovation.
• Create and execute sprint projects using Agile methodologies to improve SOC maturity and R&D efforts.
• Implement proactive threat hunting initiatives across customer networks.
• Guide and monitor your team through complex security incidents such as ransomware.
• Lead adversary simulation exercises and exploit research initiatives
• Design and execute detection testing scenarios and breach simulations
• Conduct tabletop exercises and kill chain rehearsals
• Develop and manage a open-source red teaming repository for attacks and stimulations
• Develop threat modeling frameworks and campaign replay scenarios
• Conduct and manage live “attack and defend” exercises to test detection and response readiness
• Implement proactive threat hunting initiatives across customer networks
• Lead efforts in identifying emerging TTPs and zero-day discovery
• Oversee malware analysis and hunt campaigns
• Drive trend analysis and adversary profiling initiatives
• Manage threat publications such as blogs, webinars, and podcasts.
• Drive strategic planning, goal setting, and roadmap execution.
• Ensure key SOC metrics, SLAs, and detection performance standards are met.
• Coordinate and maintain a global 24x7x365 on-call schedule.
• Provide regular reporting and weekly metrics related to Level 5 operations.
• Serve as a key point of escalation for critical security incidents.
• Lead implementation of new rules based on evolving vulnerabilities and adversary TTPs.
• Lead R&D for emerging use cases, tools, and integration efforts.
• Guide to the evaluation and adoption of new technologies aligned with future-facing cyber defense.
• R&D around use of AI and automation for offensive security.

Benefits

• A team where you can voice your opinion, make an impact, and where you and your experience are valued.
• Internal mobility – there are opportunities for cross training and the ability to attain your next career step within Barracuda.
• Equity, in the form of non-qualifying options
• High-quality health benefits
• Retirement Plan with employer match
• Career-growth opportunities
• Flexible Time Off and Paid Time Off benefits
• Volunteer opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees