Senior Manager, Global Threat Response

Kellogg's • Naperville, IL

128d • $137,000 - $179,760 • Remote

About The Position

As the Senior Manager, Global Threat Response, you'll play a critical leadership role in our cybersecurity organization. You'll guide a team of skilled professionals who are responsible for identifying, investigating, and responding to threats across the enterprise. This role is central to our mission of protecting systems, data, and people from evolving digital risks. This role is remote within regions where Kellanova operates, with a preference for candidates based in or near Battle Creek, MI or Chicago, IL. You'll be part of a high-performing team that blends technical depth with strategic insight. In this role, you'll oversee a hybrid team structure, including internal employees and offshore partners—and collaborate closely with stakeholders across Legal, HR, and IT. You'll help shape the direction of our incident response program, mentor team members, and drive continuous improvement in how we detect and respond to threats.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
• Experience in cybersecurity operations, with a focus on incident response and threat detection
• Hands-on experience with SIEM, EDR, and threat intelligence platforms (e.g., Microsoft Defender)
• Strong understanding of the MITRE ATT&CK framework and vulnerability management practices
• Experience leading global teams, including offshore and cross-functional partners
• Skilled in managing complex projects and timelines
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present confidently to senior leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead Incident Response Operations - Act as the incident commander during high-impact security events, including cyber incidents and HR/legal investigations.
• Develop and Lead a High-Performing SOC Team - Drive the performance and growth of a two-tier Security Operations Center (SOC), partnering with the Cybersecurity Operations Director to define strategic goals, set measurable objectives, and implement robust training and development programs.
• Advance Threat Hunting and Engineering Capabilities - Lead proactive threat hunting initiatives and deep-dive investigations to uncover hidden risks.
• Engage Stakeholders and Guide Strategic Response - Partner with Legal, HR, and external counsel on investigations and eDiscovery efforts.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life, accidental death & dismemberment insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Short-term disability coverage
• Long-term disability insurance
• Voluntary income protection benefits such as supplemental life and accident insurance
• 401(k) plan with company contributions

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Food Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree