Detection Engineering Team Lead

Join us at Playtika (NASDAQ: PLTK), where we're driven by the belief life needs play. We’re on a mission to deliver infinite ways to play using cutting-edge technologies like AI and machine learning to craft immersive experiences that connect, inspire and entertain millions of players worldwide.

From our start as a small mobile games company founded in Israel to our current position as a publicly traded company and industry leader, we continue to be a dominant force in interactive entertainment. With a diverse portfolio of award-winning, category-leading Casual and Social Casino-themed games, including nine of the top 100 highest-grossing mobile games in the US, we're setting the standard for excellence.

Our success story is co-authored by a dynamic team of storytellers, strategists, creators and data scientists who thrive on innovation. We are home of the best, advancing an inclusive culture that embraces our core values and reflects our agile DNA.

With a strong financial foundation, disciplined operations, unwavering player-focused approach and relentless can-do spirit, we're well-positioned for sustained growth. If you're ready to join the driving force behind the evolution of interactive entertainment, we invite you to come play with us.

Join Our Security Operations Leadership Team

Are you passionate about cybersecurity and eager to lead a high-impact team? We’re seeking a motivated Detection Engineering Team Lead to oversee our detection engineering initiatives and manage a small, skilled team of security professionals.

Responsibilities:

• Deploy, configure, and maintain systems in the log collection and analysis fields, including our SIEM solutions.
• Maintain and develop the security detection rule-base to proactively identify threats.
• Provide stakeholders with actionable, data-based insights to inform security strategy.
• Develop and refine methodologies, procedures, and tools for the early discovery of vulnerabilities and misconfigurations.
• Perform proactive monitoring of all SecOps infrastructure to promptly detect and resolve faults.
• Collaborate with relevant security teams to enhance monitoring capabilities for new systems.
• Lead, mentor, and manage a small team of detection engineers, fostering a collaborative and growth-oriented environment.
• Oversee team performance, provide regular feedback, and support professional development.
• Coordinate team resources to meet project deadlines and ensure high-quality deliverables.

Requirements:

• Minimum 3 Years of experience in a similar role
• Proven experience with SIEM platforms and security monitoring tools.
• Proven experience with Splunk
• Strong understanding of detection engineering, incident response, and vulnerability management.
• Experience in developing and tuning detection rules.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Previous leadership experience, ideally managing a small technical or security-focused team.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across teams and with stakeholders.
• Ability to prioritize, delegate, and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.

If you’re ready to lead a dynamic team and make a significant impact on our organization’s security posture, we encourage you to apply!

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

If you feel the above describes you perfectly - Apply now!