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Senior InfoSec Engineer

Why We Have This Role

Qualtrics is looking for a CDU Analyst to support the (AMR or KRK) team’s daily operations that are responsible for detecting, triaging, and responding to security threats across our global environment. You'll support the day-to-day operations of the team and continuously mature our detection and response capabilities to keep pace with an evolving threat landscape. This is a hands-on role — you'll support in guiding strategy while staying close enough to work alongside the team and manage incidents.

How You’ll Find Success

Strategic Visionary: You possess an in-depth understanding of the cybersecurity threat landscape and proactively identify emerging risks. You help shape the Security Operations strategy, ensuring alignment with the organization's overall goals.
Technical Innovator: You drive continuous improvement by evaluating and implementing cutting-edge security tools, techniques, and automation. Your relentless pursuit of innovation keeps us ahead of evolving threats.
Collaborative Leader: You build strong cross-functional partnerships, championing security across the organization. You foster a collaborative environment where teams work seamlessly to achieve a strong security posture.
Resilient and Adaptive: You thrive in a dynamic environment, effectively managing complex security projects and leading teams through change. Your ability to adapt and problem-solve makes you a key asset during challenging situations.

How You’ll Grow

Shape Industry Standards: Participate in leading security conferences, thought leadership initiatives, and industry working groups to shape the future of cybersecurity practices.
Executive Presence: Gain direct exposure to executive-level decision-making, refining your strategic communication and influencing skills.
Expand Your Leadership Toolkit: Lead a team of skilled security professionals, providing you with ample opportunities to enhance your mentorship, coaching, and talent development abilities.
Complex Problem-Solving: Tackle high-impact security challenges that will push your critical thinking, analysis, and strategy-building skills.

Things You’ll Do

Respond in a Tier 2 role including 24x7 monitoring, detection, triage, and incident response functions
Support and develop CDU metrics and KPIs (MTTD, MTTR, alert volume/fidelity, coverage) and report on program health to security leadership
Drive continuous improvement of detection logic, playbooks, and automation in partnership with detection engineering and threat intelligence teams
Serve as an escalation point and incident commander for high-severity security incidents, coordinating cross-functional response
Partner with Threat Intelligence, Detection Engineering, IT, Legal, and Product/Engineering teams to close gaps in visibility and response
Manage relationships with any outsourced/MSSP or co-managed CDU partners, ensuring SLAs and quality standards are met