Cyber Defense Manager

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Cyber Defense Manager based in Netherlands. As a Cyber Defense Manager, you will lead and strengthen a resilient security operations capability responsible for protecting a complex digital environment. You will oversee detection engineering, SOC operations, incident response, and exposure remediation, ensuring threats are identified and contained quickly and effectively. The role combines hands-on security expertise with people leadership, operational ownership, and continuous improvement. You will establish strong detection and response practices while using threat intelligence and real-world incidents to strengthen defensive controls. Working across IT, Platform, Product, GRC, Legal, and business teams, you will coordinate critical incidents and drive remediation of high-impact risks. You will also build and develop a high-performing Cyber Defense team while providing clear visibility into security performance and risk posture. This is an opportunity to shape a mature, threat-informed security function in a fully remote European environment.