In this key role, the individual will collaborate with other Cybersecurity leaders to improve processes and tools, ensuring the incident response team is equipped to handle emerging threats.
You'll manage team operations, offer technical guidance, participate in reviews, and provide feedback. During incidents, you’ll lead the team in responding swiftly, keeping leadership updated on progress.
Partnering with other teams is essential for strengthening threat detection and prevention. Leadership responsibilities also include fostering an inclusive environment, mentoring diverse talent, and building a collaborative, growth-focused culture.
This hybrid role requires approximately 3 days onsite at a specified location.
Key Responsibilities :
- Develop and implement a robust cybersecurity incident response strategy.
- Provide leadership in crafting and executing incident response policies and protocols.
- Collaborate with senior leadership to integrate cybersecurity into broader business continuity plans.
- Manage and mentor a team of cybersecurity professionals.
- Cultivate a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.
- Oversee detection, analysis, and response to cybersecurity incidents.
- Work across departments to ensure incident response efforts are aligned with business goals.
- Lead crisis management exercises to test and improve incident response readiness.
- Establish performance metrics to drive ongoing improvements.
- Conduct post-incident reviews to identify areas for enhancement.
- Oversee budgeting and vendor relationships for cybersecurity products and services.
Required Qualifications :
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
- 10+ years of experience in cybersecurity, focused on incident response and security operations.
- In-depth knowledge of cybersecurity technologies, tools, and techniques, including SIEM, IDS / IPS, EDR / EPP, and threat intelligence platforms.
- Proven leadership experience with a track record of developing technical teams.
- Deep knowledge of cybersecurity principles, tools, and methodologies.
- Familiarity with incident response frameworks such as NIST SP 800-61 and ISO / IEC 27035.
Preferred Qualifications :
- Advanced degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
- Certifications like CISSP, GIAC, or CISM.