Procter & Gamble · 20 hours ago
Senior Director, Cyber Defense, Detect & Respond
CINCINNATI GENERAL OFFICES
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$190K/yr - $245K/yr
10+ years expProcter & Gamble is a global leader in consumer goods, seeking a Senior Director for Cyber Defense, Detect & Respond. This role involves creating and executing cybersecurity strategies to enhance threat detection and incident response, while leading high-performing teams to safeguard the enterprise.
BeautyBrand MarketingCleaning ProductsConsumer GoodsCosmeticsNutritionPersonal Health
No H1B
Responsibilities
Develop and implement a comprehensive cybersecurity strategy focusing global detect-and-respond operations including security logging and monitoring, advanced threat detection, incident response, and security operations center (SOC) functions aligned with P&G’s business objectives
Drive efficient execution of the cyber defense strategy, ensuring scalable processes, advanced tooling, and automation to stay ahead of evolving threats
Direct incident response, including crisis management, communication, and coordination with legal, compliance, and business stakeholders
Develop and mature detection capabilities across cloud, on-premises, and hybrid environments, leveraging threat intelligence, analytics, and AI-driven approaches
Drive continuous improvement in response playbooks, metrics, and reporting to reduce mean time to detect (MTTD) and mean time to respond (MTTR)
Mentor and inspire high-performing teams, building next-generation talent in cyber defense, cyber operations, security engineering, and incident response & digital forensics
Collaborate with technology and business leaders to ensure security controls, monitoring, and response are embedded into critical platforms and services
Champion a culture of readiness and resilience, running tabletop exercises and simulations to ensure enterprise-wide preparedness
Qualification
Required
10+ years of experience in information security, cybersecurity, or data protection, with at least 5 years in a leadership role
Proven expertise in security monitoring, threat detection, SOC operations, digital forensics, and leading incident response, including crisis management and cross-functional coordination
Strong knowledge of cloud, hybrid, and on-premises environments, with hands-on familiarity with modern detection and response tools
Strong understanding of cybersecurity frameworks, risk management practices, and compliance regulations
Exceptional leadership and team-building skills, with experience developing and mentoring globally dispersed, high-performing technical teams
Excellent communication skills and executive presence, capable of translating complex technical concepts into actionable insights for diverse audiences
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field
Preferred
Preferred certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM, GIAC, GCIH) a plus
Experience leading cyber defense operations in a global or complex enterprise environment
Familiarity with AI/ML-driven detection, SOAR platforms, and advanced analytics
Direct engagement with government agencies, law enforcement, or intelligence-sharing organizations
Background in building enterprise-wide cyber resilience programs, including tabletop exercises and simulations
Strong understanding of compliance and regulatory drivers (e.g., NIST, MITRE ATT&CK, ISO 27001) and how to operationalize them in defense strategies
Advanced degree (MBA, MS in Cybersecurity, or related field) or equivalent experience
Good knowledge of agile development skills (scrum based). Understanding DevOps methodologies and practice. Skills with JIRA and Confluence are preferable
Company
Procter & Gamble
P&G was founded more than 185 years ago as a soap and candle company.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$2.75B2025-05-01Post Ipo Debt· $1.25B
2024-05-02Post Ipo Debt· $1.5B
2021-04-18Undisclosed· $0.3M
Leadership Team
Jon Moeller
Chairman of the Board, President & Chief Executive Officer at Procter & Gamble
Mary Lynn Ferguson McHugh
Chief Executive Officer - Family Care and P&G Ventures
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