Incident Response Manager

Job Description

Job Overview: We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled Incident Response Manager to lead and manage our incident response team. The Incident Response Manager will be responsible for coordinating responses to cybersecurity incidents, ensuring effective and timely resolution, and improving the organizations overall security posture. This role requires a combination of technical expertise, leadership skills, and the ability to communicate effectively across all levels of the organization.Key Responsibilities:
1. Incident Management:
   • Lead the incident response team in identifying, analyzing, and responding to cybersecurity incidents.
   • Coordinate with internal teams (e.g., IT, Legal, Compliance) to handle security incidents effectively.
   • Ensure all incidents are documented accurately and reported according to established processes and timelines.
   • Manage the escalation of incidents when necessary and ensure the timely and efficient resolution of all issues.
   • Conduct post-incident reviews and provide recommendations for improvement.
2. Team Leadership:
   • Lead, mentor, and develop a team of security analysts and incident responders.
   • Provide guidance and training to team members on incident response protocols, tools, and best practices.
   • Ensure that the team is prepared for potential security incidents through regular training and simulations.
3. Strategy and Process Improvement:
   • Develop and refine incident response strategies, plans, and procedures to improve the organizations ability to detect, respond to, and recover from incidents.
   • Collaborate with other departments to enhance organizational resilience and response capabilities.
   • Monitor industry trends and threat intelligence to keep the team and organization prepared for emerging threats.
4. Communication and Reporting:
   • Serve as the primary point of contact for executive leadership and other stakeholders during and after significant incidents.
   • Provide regular updates and reports to management on incident response activities and lessons learned.
   • Communicate effectively with external vendors, law enforcement, or regulatory bodies if necessary.
5. Tool and Technology Management:
   • Oversee the selection, implementation, and optimization of incident response tools and technologies (e.g., SIEM, forensic tools).
   • Ensure that tools are properly integrated into the organizations security operations to detect and respond to threats more efficiently.
6. Risk Management and Compliance:
   • Ensure incident response activities align with the organizations risk management framework and compliance requirements (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA).
   • Provide recommendations to senior leadership on security vulnerabilities and risk mitigation strategies based on incident response findings.

Keyskills :
vulnerabilityincident managementmanagementcyber securitythreat