Technical Program Manager, Security - Detection & Response

Anthropics Technology Ltd•San Francisco, CA

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

As a Staff Technical Program Manager for Security - Detection & Response, you will define and execute company critical security programs that protect Anthropic's most sensitive assets, people, and infrastructure. You will lead strategic initiatives spanning insider risk, security observability, threat detection, and incident response programs that are essential to Anthropic's ability to meet its Responsible Scaling Policy (RSP) commitments and maintain the trust of our stakeholders. This is a senior level TPM role requiring executive presence, strategic vision, and the ability to drive transformational programs across Security Engineering, Infrastructure, Research, and cross-functional partners. You will be responsible for building the programmatic foundations of Anthropic's detection and response capabilities while mentoring senior TPMs and shaping the future of security program management at the company. This role sits within the Security TPM team, aligned to the Detection & Response security organization, and reports to the Security TPM Lead.

Requirements

15+ years of experience in the cybersecurity field, with at least 5+ years leading large-scale Security Engineering programs, encompassing a broad understanding of cyber threats, defense mechanisms, and the cybersecurity landscape
Technical expertise in detection and response technologies including Splunk, Detection Engineering, Detection as Code, Infrastructure as Code, and Security Operations
Technical background in cybersecurity methodologies with focus on threat intelligence, detection, response, and prevention
Familiarity working on detection capabilities for AI Lab organizations
Proven experience as a Technical Program Manager or similar role in a cybersecurity or technology-focused environment, with a track record of leading complex, company-wide programs to successful completion
Executive communication skills with demonstrated ability to influence decisions at the senior leadership and C-suite level
Experience leading incident investigation efforts and effectively coordinating communications across technical and non-technical stakeholders
Ability to manage highly ambiguous problems and navigate challenges to achieve program objectives in a fast-paced, evolving environment
Strong collaboration skills with proven ability to partner across diverse technical stakeholders including Security Engineering, Infrastructure, Legal, HR, and Research teams

Nice To Haves

Experience building insider risk or insider threat programs from the ground up
Background in security operations center (SOC) leadership or detection engineering management
Experience with security programs in AI/ML research environments
Familiarity with compliance frameworks (SOC 2, ISO 27001, FedRAMP) and their intersection with detection and response capabilities
Prior technical experience as a security engineer, detection engineer, or incident responder
Experience with security aspects of cloud infrastructure and distributed systems

Responsibilities

Own the strategic portfolio for Detection & Response programs : Define and drive the strategy, roadmap, and execution of insider risk, observability, and threat detection initiatives that are critical to company security posture and RSP compliance
Lead company wide security programs with executive impact : Manage programs that span multiple organizations, require significant change management, and directly affect Anthropic's ability to detect, investigate, and respond to security threats
Build and scale detection and response program infrastructure : Develop program charters, governance frameworks, success metrics, and communication strategies for nascent and evolving security domains
Partner with Security Engineering to drive technical program strategy for security observability: Define requirements and coordinate implementation of security telemetry, logging, and monitoring capabilities across Anthropic's infrastructure
Lead insider risk program execution : Develop and manage programs that address insider threat detection, investigation workflows, and prevention controls while balancing privacy, legal, and operational considerations
Collaborate with senior leadership and executives : Communicate program vision, risks, and progress with executive presence; influence strategic priorities and secure alignment across Security, Infrastructure, Legal, and Research leadership
Mentor and develop senior TPMs : Provide strategic guidance and coaching to TPMs across the Security team, building a culture of excellence and developing future leaders
Coordinate incident investigation and response efforts : Lead cross-functional coordination during security incidents, ensuring effective communication, stakeholder alignment, and post-incident improvements
Partner on AI-driven security innovation : Collaborate with teams exploring agentic AI applications in security workflows, helping translate emerging capabilities into executable programs