Job Description
POSITION OVERVIEW:
Leads the strategic development and execution of security incident response initiatives to enhance the organization's resilience against cyber threats.
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Manage, lead and develop a professional security incident response team fostering technical growth, security telemetry sourcing, data ingestion, security testing center, and continuous improvement
2. Lead efforts to operationalize security incident detection, response and remediation
3. Direct post-incident forensics and root-cause analysis, ensuring lessons learned translate into improved defenses and remediation plans
4. Plan and execute red team exercises, tabletop simulations, and other readiness activities to test and strengthen response capabilities
5. Develop and maintain incident response playbooks, escalation protocols, cross-team coordination, User and Entity Behavior Analytics (UEBA) program, and model alert correlation processes
6. Work as an integral part of security management team, supporting business and technology, synchronizing communications and actions.
7. Build threat intelligence program management reporting
8. Comply with all applicable laws/regulations, as well as company policies/procedures.
9. Perform other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s degree in business, computer science, information systems and / or related field or equivalent formal training
- Five (5) years of experience in information technology, cyber security or incident
- Proven expertise in handling insider threats and conducting red team exercises
- Strong knowledge of post-attack forensics and incident containment strategies
- Experience with security incident response tools and methodologies
- Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills for effective incident investigation and response
- Strong leadership skills to guide and develop a high-performing security incident response team
- Excellent communication skills for clear reporting and collaboration with technical teams and executives
JOB CONDITIONS:
• Some travel required