[Remote] Manager, Offensive Security

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Barracuda is hiring an Offensive Security Manager to lead cybersecurity engineers focused on threat detection and attack simulation across SaaS, endpoint, network, and cloud platforms. The role drives detection engineering, threat hunting, adversary simulations, SOC operations, and research and development for Barracuda XDR.

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

Skills

• 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
• Strong project management, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
• Ability to lead during high-pressure cybersecurity incidents and guide team response

Benefits

• Remote, USA
• 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

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