Manager, Cyber Systems Engineering (Cyber Data and Analytics)

Job Description

NBCUniversal Cyber Security is seeking an experienced Engineering Manager to lead our Cybersecurity Data Systems team. This team builds and maintains scalable data platforms and services that power advanced threat detection, analytics, and security operations across the enterprise.

You’ll lead a team of software and data engineers focused on ingesting, transforming, and operationalizing high-volume security data. This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about building outcome-driven, intelligence-led cybersecurity capabilities.

Responsibilities:

· Lead and mentor a team of engineers responsible for cybersecurity data pipelines, SIEM integrations, and custom data acquisition tools.

· Oversee development of data parsers, normalization, and enrichment processes aligned to OCSF and other standards.

· Manage onboarding of third-party data sources via API, including custom app and Lambda development.

· Support and optimize Splunk SIEM infrastructure and integrations.

· Design and manage cloud architecture and automation strategies to ensure reliability, scalability, and compliance.

· Collaborate with threat analytics, detection engineering, and investigations teams to improve alert fidelity and reduce false positives.

· Ensure systems meet regulatory and audit requirements (SOX, PCI, GDPR, CCPA).

· Support internal and external compliance efforts (NIST, ISO 27001, SOC 2).

· Engage stakeholders across SOC, ISOs, and business units to understand evolving data needs.

· Provide Tier 3 support and subject matter expertise during high-severity incidents.

· Drive DevOps practices including CI/CD, infrastructure as code, and automated testing.

Qualifications

· BS in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field (or equivalent experience).

· 5+ years in cybersecurity, data engineering, or software development.

· 5+ years in systems/infrastructure security with increasing responsibility.

· 2+ years in technical leadership or management roles.

· Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure) and DevOps practices.

· Strong experience with SIEM platforms (Splunk, Sentinel, etc.) and log integration across diverse systems.

· Proficiency in Python, Bash, or PowerShell.

· Experience with log parsing tools (rsyslog, syslog-ng) and data normalization.

· Familiarity with MITRE ATT&CK, threat hunting, and detection engineering.

· Strong understanding of compliance frameworks (CIS, NIST, ISO).

· Proven ability to lead teams in 24/7 operational environments.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

· Deep expertise with SIEM platforms (Splunk, Sentinel, Datadog, QRadar).

· Experience with data streaming tools (Vector, Cribl, LogStash).

· Familiarity with large-scale security data platforms (AWS Security Lake, Databricks, Snowflake).

· Hands-on experience with CI/CD and configuration management tools (GitHub Actions, Ansible).

Additional Requirements:

• Fully Remote: This position has been designated as fully remote, meaning that the position is expected to contribute from a non-NBCUniversal worksite, most commonly an employee’s residence.

This position is eligible for company sponsored benefits, including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and a variety of other discounts and perks. Learn more about the benefits offered by NBCUniversal by visiting the Benefits page of the Careers website.

Salary range: $125,000 - $150,000 (bonus eligible).

We are accepting applications for this position on an ongoing basis.

Additional Information

As part of our selection process, external candidates may be required to attend an in-person interview with an NBCUniversal employee at one of our locations prior to a hiring decision. NBCUniversal's policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

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