Senior Director, Cyber Defense, Detect & Respond

Procter & Gamble

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About The Position

Information Technology (IT) at Procter & Gamble is where business, innovation and technology integrate to create a competitive advantage for P&G. Our mission is clear -- we deliver IT to help P&G win with over 5 billion consumers we serve worldwide. Our IT professionals are diverse business leaders who apply IT mastery to deliver game-changing, technology-driven business models and capabilities for our 65 iconic, trusted brands. From Day 1, you’ll be trusted to dive right in, take the lead, use your initiative, and build billion-dollar brands that help make everyday activities easier and make the world a better place. You’ll be doing meaningful work that takes your career places you never imagined. And you’ll do this in creative workspaces where new ideas flourish and where your technical mastery is recognized and rewarded. The Opportunity P&G is searching for a Senior Director, Cyber Defense, Detect & Respond leader to join our cybersecurity organization. Step into a high-impact leadership role where your expertise in cyber defense will directly shape how we detect, respond, and stay ahead of adversaries. As Senior Director of Cyber Defense, you’ll create the strategy and drive execution for advanced threat detection, incident response, and cyber resilience at scale. The ideal candidate combines deep technical expertise with proven leadership to outpace adversaries and safeguard the enterprise. This cybersecurity leadership opportunity will have the chance to leave a lasting mark on enterprise security at P&G.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in information security, cybersecurity, or data protection, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
• Proven expertise in security monitoring, threat detection, SOC operations, digital forensics, and leading incident response, including crisis management and cross-functional coordination.
• Strong knowledge of cloud, hybrid, and on-premises environments, with hands-on familiarity with modern detection and response tools.
• Strong understanding of cybersecurity frameworks, risk management practices, and compliance regulations.
• Exceptional leadership and team-building skills, with experience developing and mentoring globally dispersed, high-performing technical teams.
• Excellent communication skills and executive presence, capable of translating complex technical concepts into actionable insights for diverse audiences.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field.

Nice To Haves

• Preferred certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM, GIAC, GCIH) a plus.
• Experience leading cyber defense operations in a global or complex enterprise environment.
• Familiarity with AI/ML-driven detection, SOAR platforms, and advanced analytics
• Direct engagement with government agencies, law enforcement, or intelligence-sharing organizations.
• Background in building enterprise-wide cyber resilience programs, including tabletop exercises and simulations.
• Strong understanding of compliance and regulatory drivers (e.g., NIST, MITRE ATT&CK, ISO 27001) and how to operationalize them in defense strategies.
• Advanced degree (MBA, MS in Cybersecurity, or related field) or equivalent experience.
• Good knowledge of agile development skills (scrum based).
• Understanding DevOps methodologies and practice.
• Skills with JIRA and Confluence are preferable.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a comprehensive cybersecurity strategy focusing global detect-and-respond operations including security logging and monitoring, advanced threat detection, incident response, and security operations center (SOC) functions aligned with P&G’s business objectives.
• Drive efficient execution of the cyber defense strategy, ensuring scalable processes, advanced tooling, and automation to stay ahead of evolving threats.
• Direct incident response, including crisis management, communication, and coordination with legal, compliance, and business stakeholders.
• Develop and mature detection capabilities across cloud, on-premises, and hybrid environments, leveraging threat intelligence, analytics, and AI-driven approaches.
• Drive continuous improvement in response playbooks, metrics, and reporting to reduce mean time to detect (MTTD) and mean time to respond (MTTR).
• Mentor and inspire high-performing teams, building next-generation talent in cyber defense, cyber operations, security engineering, and incident response & digital forensics.
• Collaborate with technology and business leaders to ensure security controls, monitoring, and response are embedded into critical platforms and services.
• Champion a culture of readiness and resilience, running tabletop exercises and simulations to ensure enterprise-wide preparedness.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees