The Cyber Defense & Resilience team works with clients to design, implement, and operate programs that help protect critical assets, support digital transformation, and respond to evolving threats.
The Cyber Defense & Resilience team works with clients to design, implement, and operate programs that help protect critical assets, support digital transformation, and respond to evolving threats.
Join Deloitte's Cyber Defense & Resilience Continuous Threat Exposure Management (CTEM) team to help clients identify, assess, and reduce their attack surface. In this role, you'll lead remediation ...
Join Deloitte's Cyber Defense & Resilience Continuous Threat Exposure Management (CTEM) team to help clients identify, assess, and reduce their attack surface. In this role, you'll lead remediation ...
Join Deloitte's Cyber Defense & Resilience Continuous Threat Exposure Management (CTEM) team to help clients identify, assess, and reduce their attack surface. In this role, you'll lead remediation ...
Join Deloitte's Cyber Defense & Resilience Continuous Threat Exposure Management (CTEM) team to help clients identify, assess, and reduce their attack surface. In this role, you'll lead remediation ...
Join Deloitte's Cyber Defense & Resilience team as a forward deployed engineer supporting client patching and remediation programs. In this role, you'll work directly with client infrastructure ...
Join Deloitte's Cyber Defense & Resilience team as a forward deployed engineer supporting client patching and remediation programs. In this role, you'll work directly with client infrastructure ...
Join Deloitte's Cyber Defense & Resilience team as a forward deployed engineer supporting client patching and remediation programs. In this role, you'll work directly with client infrastructure ...
Join Deloitte's Cyber Defense & Resilience team as a forward deployed engineer supporting client patching and remediation programs. In this role, you'll work directly with client infrastructure ...
Work you'll do As a Google SecOps Manager on the Cyber Defense & Resilience team, you will be responsible for: * Leading the design and implementation of secure, scalable Google SecOps architectures ...
Work you'll do As a Google SecOps Manager on the Cyber Defense & Resilience team, you will be responsible for: * Leading the design and implementation of secure, scalable Google SecOps architectures ...
Work you'll do As a Google SecOps Manager on the Cyber Defense & Resilience team, you will be responsible for: * Leading the design and implementation of secure, scalable Google SecOps architectures ...
Work you'll do As a Google SecOps Manager on the Cyber Defense & Resilience team, you will be responsible for: * Leading the design and implementation of secure, scalable Google SecOps architectures ...
This role will be focused on advancing Ford's Cyber Defense Center (CDC) detection engineering, automation, and Agentic SOC capabilities within the Office of the CETO organization. The CDC mission is ...
This role will be focused on advancing Ford's Cyber Defense Center (CDC) detection engineering, automation, and Agentic SOC capabilities within the Office of the CETO organization. The CDC mission is ...
This role will be focused on advancing Ford's Cyber Defense Center (CDC) detection engineering, automation, and Agentic SOC capabilities within the Office of the CETO organization. The CDC mission is ...
This role will be focused on advancing Ford's Cyber Defense Center (CDC) detection engineering, automation, and Agentic SOC capabilities within the Office of the CETO organization. The CDC mission is ...
SOC Platform Engineer
Holland, MI · On-site
$100 - $125/hr
Voor het Cyber Defense Center (CDC) is Stedin op zoek naar een ervaren SOC Platform Engineer die verantwoordelijk is voor de architectuur, doorontwikkeling en strategische inrichting van het ...
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SOC Platform Engineer
Holland, MI · On-site
$100 - $125/hr
Voor het Cyber Defense Center (CDC) is Stedin op zoek naar een ervaren SOC Platform Engineer die verantwoordelijk is voor de architectuur, doorontwikkeling en strategische inrichting van het ...
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Do you want to build the data foundations that power the next generation of AI-enabled cyber defense? If yes, then Deloitte's Cyber team could be the place for you. We are looking for a hands-on Data ...
Do you want to build the data foundations that power the next generation of AI-enabled cyber defense? If yes, then Deloitte's Cyber team could be the place for you. We are looking for a hands-on Data ...
Cybersecurity Specialist
Lansing, MI · On-site
$80 - $100/hr
Support cyber defense readiness and secure data handling. * Create briefings and exercise documentation. Qualifications: * Familiarity with DoD cyber standards and tools (WebEOC, LLIS) Working ...
Cybersecurity Specialist
Lansing, MI · On-site
$80 - $100/hr
Support cyber defense readiness and secure data handling. * Create briefings and exercise documentation. Qualifications: * Familiarity with DoD cyber standards and tools (WebEOC, LLIS) Working ...
Cybersecurity Specialist
Lansing, MI · On-site
Support cyber defense readiness and secure data handling. * Create briefings and exercise documentation. Qualifications: * Familiarity with DoD cyber standards and tools (WebEOC, LLIS) * Working ...
Cybersecurity Specialist
Lansing, MI · On-site
Support cyber defense readiness and secure data handling. * Create briefings and exercise documentation. Qualifications: * Familiarity with DoD cyber standards and tools (WebEOC, LLIS) * Working ...
Cybersecurity Specialist
Lansing, MI · On-site
Support cyber defense readiness and secure data handling. * Create briefings and exercise documentation. Qualifications: * Familiarity with DoD cyber standards and tools (WebEOC, LLIS) * Working ...
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Cybersecurity Specialist
Lansing, MI · On-site
Support cyber defense readiness and secure data handling. * Create briefings and exercise documentation. Qualifications: * Familiarity with DoD cyber standards and tools (WebEOC, LLIS) * Working ...
Description Overview The Senior Information Security Analyst is a senior individual contributor within the Cyber Defense team responsible for leading security investigations, incident response ...
Description Overview The Senior Information Security Analyst is a senior individual contributor within the Cyber Defense team responsible for leading security investigations, incident response ...
Sr Information Security Analyst
Allegan, MI · On-site
$125 - $150/hr
Description Overview The Senior Information Security Analyst is a senior individual contributor within the Cyber Defense team responsible for leading security investigations, incident response ...
Sr Information Security Analyst
Allegan, MI · On-site
$125 - $150/hr
Description Overview The Senior Information Security Analyst is a senior individual contributor within the Cyber Defense team responsible for leading security investigations, incident response ...
Description Overview The Senior Information Security Analyst is a senior individual contributor within the Cyber Defense team responsible for leading security investigations, incident response ...
Description Overview The Senior Information Security Analyst is a senior individual contributor within the Cyber Defense team responsible for leading security investigations, incident response ...
Description Overview The Senior Information Security Analyst is a senior individual contributor within the Cyber Defense team responsible for leading security investigations, incident response ...
Description Overview The Senior Information Security Analyst is a senior individual contributor within the Cyber Defense team responsible for leading security investigations, incident response ...
Cybersecurity Specialist
Lansing, MI · On-site
Responsibilities : • Apply cybersecurity policies during exercises. • Develop and maintain knowledge management tools. • Support cyber defense readiness and secure data handling. • Create ...
Cybersecurity Specialist
Lansing, MI · On-site
Responsibilities : • Apply cybersecurity policies during exercises. • Develop and maintain knowledge management tools. • Support cyber defense readiness and secure data handling. • Create ...
Threat Hunting & Cyber Defense * Lead proactive threat hunting initiatives across enterprise environments. * Ensure threat intelligence is operationalized into detection content, hunting activities ...
Threat Hunting & Cyber Defense * Lead proactive threat hunting initiatives across enterprise environments. * Ensure threat intelligence is operationalized into detection content, hunting activities ...
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| Aspect | Cyber Defense | Cyber Security Analyst |
|---|---|---|
| Certifications | CompTIA Security+, CISSP, CEH | CompTIA Security+, CISSP, CEH |
| Work Environment | Defense teams, security operations centers (SOCs) | Security teams, incident response units |
| Employer & Industry Usage | Government agencies, military, large corporations | Private sector companies, consulting firms |
| Primary Focus | Protecting networks from attacks, active defense | Monitoring, analyzing, and responding to security threats |
Cyber Defense and Cyber Security Analyst roles share many certifications and work environments, but Cyber Defense typically emphasizes active protection and threat mitigation within defense teams, while Cyber Security Analysts focus on monitoring and analyzing security incidents. Both are vital in safeguarding digital assets, often working together within security operations centers.
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Key responsibilities
Support vulnerability remediation and patching activities aligned to CTEM priorities
Execute vulnerability and patch management tasks across infrastructure, middleware, and applications
Analyze exposure data, asset criticality, exploitability, and attack paths to help prioritize remediation activities
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Job description
Help organizations reduce cyber risk and improve resilience as part of Deloitte's Cyber Defense & Resilience Continuous Threat Exposure Management (CTEM) team. In this role, you'll support clients in identifying, prioritizing, and remediating security exposures across complex technology environments. You'll work with cross-functional stakeholders to strengthen vulnerability management and patching processes, improve visibility into risk, and support cyber transformation initiatives.
Recruiting for this role ends on 12/31/2026.
Work you'll do
As a Security Engineer II on the Cyber Defense & Resilience Continuous Threat Exposure Management (CTEM) team, you will be responsible for...
- Supporting vulnerability remediation and patching activities aligned to CTEM priorities
- Executing vulnerability and patch management tasks across infrastructure, middleware, and applications
- Analyzing exposure data, asset criticality, exploitability, and attack paths to help prioritize remediation activities
- Assisting with exception management, reporting, and process improvement efforts that reduce cyber risk
- Preparing client-facing analyses, dashboards, and status updates to track remediation progress and exposure reduction
A successful candidate would possess these skills:
- Ability to work independently and collaborate as part of a team
- Effective written and verbal communication skills
- Meticulous attention to detail and quality of work product
- Ability to build and sustain professional relationships
- Ability to lead projects or workstreams
- Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
- Strong interpersonal skills and professional demeanor
- Ability to meet deadlines
- Ability to provide clear guidance to others
The team
Deloitte's Cyber Specialists help organizations manage cyber risk through stronger security, greater visibility, and embedded privacy practices. The Cyber Defense & Resilience team works with clients to design, implement, and operate programs that help protect critical assets, support digital transformation, and respond to evolving threats. Within this practice, the CTEM team helps clients identify exposures, prioritize remediation, and reduce risk across complex technology environments.
Qualifications
Required:
- 3+ years of experience in information technology, information security, vulnerability management, patch management, or a combination of these
- Experience supporting vulnerability remediation, patch management, or continuous threat exposure management activities
- Experience remediating vulnerabilities across Linux, Windows, middleware, and applications
- Experience using tools such as BigFix, Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager, Red Hat Satellite, Windows Server Update Services, Tenable, Rapid7, or Qualys
- Experience using PowerShell, Bash, Python, Ansible, Terraform, or JavaScript Object Notation for automation, scripting, or configuration activities
- Experience using ServiceNow or another Information Technology Service Management platform to coordinate remediation activities and track status
- Ability to travel 50%, on average, based on the work you do and the clients and industries/sectors you serve.
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future.
Preferred:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Systems, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field
- Experience in a consulting environment
- Experience preparing remediation metrics, dashboards, or status reporting
- Experience with security or risk frameworks such as the National Institute of Standards and Technology Cybersecurity Framework, Center for Internet Security, International Organization for Standardization 27001, or Cloud Security Alliance Cloud Controls Matrix
- Experience supporting automation or orchestration of remediation workflows
The wage range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. At Deloitte, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $82,600 to $162,800.
You may also be eligible to participate in a discretionary annual incentive program, subject to the rules governing the program, whereby an award, if any, depends on various factors, including, without limitation, individual and organizational performance.
#CyberCDR27
Qualifications:Help organizations reduce cyber risk and improve resilience as part of Deloitte's Cyber Defense & Resilience Continuous Threat Exposure Management (CTEM) team. In this role, you'll support clients in identifying, prioritizing, and remediating security exposures across complex technology environments. You'll work with cross-functional stakeholders to strengthen vulnerability management and patching processes, improve visibility into risk, and support cyber transformation initiatives.
Recruiting for this role ends on 12/31/2026.
Work you'll do
As a Security Engineer II on the Cyber Defense & Resilience Continuous Threat Exposure Management (CTEM) team, you will be responsible for...
- Supporting vulnerability remediation and patching activities aligned to CTEM priorities
- Executing vulnerability and patch management tasks across infrastructure, middleware, and applications
- Analyzing exposure data, asset criticality, exploitability, and attack paths to help prioritize remediation activities
- Assisting with exception management, reporting, and process improvement efforts that reduce cyber risk
- Preparing client-facing analyses, dashboards, and status updates to track remediation progress and exposure reduction
A successful candidate would possess these skills:
- Ability to work independently and collaborate as part of a team
- Effective written and verbal communication skills
- Meticulous attention to detail and quality of work product
- Ability to build and sustain professional relationships
- Ability to lead projects or workstreams
- Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
- Strong interpersonal skills and professional demeanor
- Ability to meet deadlines
- Ability to provide clear guidance to others
The team
Deloitte's Cyber Specialists help organizations manage cyber risk through stronger security, greater visibility, and embedded privacy practices. The Cyber Defense & Resilience team works with clients to design, implement, and operate programs that help protect critical assets, support digital transformation, and respond to evolving threats. Within this practice, the CTEM team helps clients identify exposures, prioritize remediation, and reduce risk across complex technology environments.
Qualifications
Required:
- 3+ years of experience in information technology, information security, vulnerability management, patch management, or a combination of these
- Experience supporting vulnerability remediation, patch management, or continuous threat exposure management activities
- Experience remediating vulnerabilities across Linux, Windows, middleware, and applications
- Experience using tools such as BigFix, Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager, Red Hat Satellite, Windows Server Update Services, Tenable, Rapid7, or Qualys
- Experience using PowerShell, Bash, Python, Ansible, Terraform, or JavaScript Object Notation for automation, scripting, or configuration activities
- Experience using ServiceNow or another Information Technology Service Management platform to coordinate remediation activities and track status
- Ability to travel 50%, on average, based on the work you do and the clients and industries/sectors you serve.
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future.
Preferred:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Systems, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field
- Experience in a consulting environment
- Experience preparing remediation metrics, dashboards, or status reporting
- Experience with security or risk frameworks such as the National Institute of Standards and Technology Cybersecurity Framework, Center for Internet Security, International Organization for Standardization 27001, or Cloud Security Alliance Cloud Controls Matrix
- Experience supporting automation or orchestration of remediation workflows
The wage range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. At Deloitte, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $82,600 to $162,800.
You may also be eligible to participate in a discretionary annual incentive program, subject to the rules governing the program, whereby an award, if any, depends on various factors, including, without limitation, individual and organizational performance.
#CyberCDR27
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