Cybersecurity Incident Response Manager

General Job Brief

• Lead the development, communication, and implementation of strategies and programs for Cyber Security Incident Response, Incident Investigation, and Threat Intelligence/Hunting teams.
• Ensure effective monitoring, analysis, and response to security alerts, providing a critical defense layer for the organization.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure seamless security operations and incident management.

Key Responsibilities

• Incident Response: Oversee investigations, containment, and emergency response planning.
• Team Management: Recruit, train, mentor, and supervise cybersecurity professionals.
• Technology Oversight: Manage SOC tools, surveillance systems, SIEM/XDR platforms, and automation.
• Policy Development: Create and implement security policies, procedures, and playbooks.
• Continuous Improvement: Stay updated on cybersecurity developments and drive process improvements.

Qualifications:

Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field

Experience:

• 8+ years in cybersecurity, with 2–3 years in leadership/management within SOC or incident response.
• Proven success in managing major security incidents end-to-end.
• Experience with SIEM/XDR platforms and security automation.

Certifications

• CISSP, CISM
• GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH), GIAC Certified Intrusion Analyst (GCIA)
• CompTIA CySA+, CASP+
• ITIL Foundation