Director, Cyber Defense Center (Open To Remote Work, Except The Following Locations: CO, SD, VT, And WV)

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NIKE, Inc. does more than outfit the world’s best athletes. It is a place to explore potential, obliterate boundaries and push out the edges of what can be. The company looks for people who can grow, think, dream and create. Its culture thrives by embracing diversity and rewarding imagination. The brand seeks achievers, leaders and visionaries. At NIKE, Inc. it’s about each person bringing skills and passion to a challenging and constantly evolving game.

NIKE is a technology company. From our flagship website and five-star mobile apps to developing products, managing big data and providing leading edge engineering and systems support, our teams at NIKE Global Technology exist to revolutionize the future at the confluence of tech and sport. We invest and develop advances in technology and employ the most creative people in the world, and then give them the support to constantly innovate, iterate and serve consumers more directly and personally. Our teams are innovative, diverse, multidisciplinary and collaborative, taking technology into the future and bringing the world with it.

We’re looking for a Director of Nike Cyber Defense Center (NCDC) to lead a team of highly skilled cyber security professionals within a 24/7 security operations center, that rapidly monitors, analyzes, identifies, contains and resolves information security incidents in all Nike systems, worldwide. The Director ensures all incidents are handled as quickly as possible, according to industry best practices, and in concert with Nike Legal, Business Units, and Technology Teams. We are seeking a transformational leader who will shape the future of response at Nike leveraging threat hunting, metrics, automation, and machine learning to detect and respond at scale, immediately, in any Nike technology environment.

If you believe in a risk balanced approach and you excel in a highly-matrixed, people-focused environment, if you believe that sport can change the world, and if you want to innovate in a creative but focused area, this is the place for you.

Manage operations of 24x7 NCDC teams, empower, foster innovation, and drive accountability within SOC operations

• Responsible for ticket tracking, assignment, and prioritization within the NCDC.
• Continuously improve upon existing processes and procedures through innovation and operational change
• Evaluate current and future solutions to mature NCDC to the next level - automation, analytics, technology management, and advanced threat analysis
• Regularly meet with Cyber Defense teams to ensure regular oversight of progress, quality, and overall NCDC operations
• Communicate concerns, questions, conflicts, and resolution to leadership
• Lead cross-functional priority setting and resource allocation relative to day-to-day operations, project and/or initiative
• Develop and mentor staff through open communication, training and development opportunities, and performance management processes
• Foster sense of empowerment, innovation, creativity, collaboration, and professional growth of the NCDC team
• Define and deliver metrics/KPIs (Key Performance Indicators)/SLAs (Service Level Agreements) at the organizational and individual level to measure overall quality and efficiency within operations

This role reports to the Director of Incident Response within Corporate Information Security.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology, Information Security/Assurance, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field of study, or any combination of relevant equivalent experience, education and training.
• 8+ years’ experience in managing enterprise level SOC or IT operations
• Ability to make decisions and perform complex problem-solving activities under pressure.
• Previous leadership and project management experience required
• Demonstrated understanding of Information Security tools, incident response, and Networking required
• Demonstrated technical knowledge of current network security, network hardware, protocols, and standards required
• Experience in EDR and SIEM
• Exceptional operational record
• Experience in designing, implementing, and measuring relevant security (threat analysis) and technology management KPIs/SLAs
• Experience in managing complex operational technology management and security incidents in enterprise environments from start to finish
• Creating shift schedules to ensure 24x7 coverage by operations support personnel based on client demand

• Experience in building long-term career development plans for team members at all levels
• Delivery of performance management and coaching of technical resources
• Thought leadership to provide advancements

• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills; focus on driving disciplined, fact-based decisions, and executing with discipline and urgency.
• Ability to plan and set strategy goals and develop a roadmap to achieve the goals
• Proficient in preparation of reports, dashboards and documentation for technical and executive level audiences

• In-depth knowledge of modern security concepts such as common attack vectors, malware, security analytics and threat intelligence
• Understanding of cyber Fusion Center operations models and technologies (cloud, automation, orchestration, analytics, and risk based approaches)
• Baseline understanding of major regulatory and industry standards like NIST and MITRE ATT&CK framework

• Experience in managing and owning vendor relationships
• Portfolio and program level management in large scale projects
• Experience in interacting with a variety of global clients in geographically dispersed locations

• Hands on experience in malware analysis, threat intelligence and threat hunting
• Experience in managing penetration testing (red team) efforts in conjunction with SOC operations
• Experience in automation platforms such as XSOAR, etc.
• Experience in project and program management methodologies

Open to remote work, except cannot work in Colorado, South Dakota, Vermont, and West Virginia. These candidates will be required to relocate.

Nike requires all applicants for this position to be vaccinated for COVID-19 as a condition of hire. As an equal opportunity employer, Nike will make accommodations to individuals who cannot be vaccinated in accordance with applicable law.

NIKE, Inc. is a growth company that looks for team members to grow with it. Nike offers a generous total rewards package, casual work environment, a diverse and inclusive culture, and an electric atmosphere for professional development. No matter the location, or the role, every Nike employee shares one galvanizing mission: To bring inspiration and innovation to every athlete* in the world.

NIKE, Inc. is committed to employing a diverse workforce. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or disability.