Manager, Security Research

Responsibilities:

Manage a cohesive, high-functioning team that thrives in an environment of trust, respect, and inclusion
Work with Product leadership, the Security Operations Center, Engineering, and others to develop the Huntress Security Platform threat operations roadmap
Provide technical and managerial leadership to direct reports, specializing in one or more security disciplines (offensive security, vulnerability management, security operations, data science, threat intelligence, etc.)
Proactively identifies risks, blockers, and operational gaps; brings solutions to leadership
Ensure team members fully understand the goals and objectives of Huntress’ mission and how their work fits into the bigger picture
Support the professional development of researchers in the organization through coaching, mentorship, and performance management
Models strong AI fluency in their own work and sets expectations for effective, responsible AI use across the team
Builds repeatable team workflows and coaches others to use AI in ways that improve research quality, speed, and business outcomes
Uses AI to redesign and scale research workflows, establish quality and risk standards, and measure whether adoption is producing meaningful functional impact
What You Bring To The Team:

Experience in leading cybersecurity teams with diverse skills and backgrounds, including at least one area of security research and development
Managing a capable cybersecurity team, which will attract and hire talent and grow the team as rapidly as necessary
Operates independently, makes decisions, takes action, and is accountable for outcomes
Effective communicator of highly technical concepts within their specialty
Motivated technologist with responsibility for cybersecurity
Uses AI personally, but is also expected to make it repeatable across the team/function through workflow design, coaching, and outcome measurement

What We Offer:

100% remote work environment - since our founding in 2015
Generous paid time off policy, including vacation, sick time, and paid holidays
12 weeks of paid parental leave
Highly competitive and comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits plans
401(k) with a 5% contribution regardless of employee contribution
Life and Disability insurance plans
Stock options for all full-time employees
One-time $500 reimbursement for building/upgrading home office
Annual allowance for education and professional development assistance
$75 USD/month digital reimbursement
Access to the BetterUp platform for coaching, personal, and professional growth