Director, Threat Intelligence and Threat Emulation

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GENERAL FUNCTION

The Director, Threat Intelligence and Threat Emulation, reporting to the Sr. Vice President Cybersecurity Threat Interdiction will have responsibility for creating and implementing the strategic goals and objectives of the Threat Intel and Threat Emulation Team, and people management.  Key areas of responsibility of this role include management of the gathering and processing of tactical intel from both internal and external sources; creation of strategic intel products that help facilitate cybersecurity informed decision making; analysis and profiling of threat actors including tactics, techniques and procedures utilized; identification of threat detection opportunities for the Detection, Analysis and Response team (DART); intelligence insights into the Third Party security and Vulnerability Management programs; and support to DART during cybersecurity incidents. The position will also be responsible for the management of cybersecurity threat emulation operations to effectively test of and collect learnings for the detection and response capabilities of the Intel and DART teams. The Director will handle people leadership including employee development, performance review, compensation and other core human resources processes for their team.  

The Director will be responsible and accountable for the identification of risk by openly exchanging ideas and opinions, elevating concerns. They personally follow policies and procedures as defined and are accountable for always doing the right thing for customers and colleagues. The incumbent ensures that their actions and behaviors drive a positive customer experience. While operating within the Bank's risk appetite, the role achieves results by consistently identifying, assessing, managing, monitoring, and reporting risks of all types. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Create and define intelligence driven defense strategies, goals and objectives, and metrics consistent with the broader businesses strategic plans and demonstrate the operational effectiveness of the programs. 

• Manage resources within budget guidelines and alignment of overall Information Security initiatives and priorities. 

• Manage relationships with law enforcement and government agencies; maintain relationships with relevant ISAC’s (Information Sharing and Analysis Center), trust groups and industry peers.  

• Ensure the Information Security Division and its mission, programs, products and services are presented in a strong and positive image to relevant stakeholders.  

• Proactively maintain overall program requirements through actions including establishing and maintaining intelligence collection priorities; evaluating and selecting technologies to help drive process automation; identification and creating custom technologies as needed; and regularly testing response capabilities. 

• Keep Information Security team and key stake holders apprised on necessary actions and needs. 

• Develop and coach their current employees to meet the needs of the organization while balancing personal development of the employee. Identify organizational needs/gaps and propose solutions. 

• Be a leader within their field includin