Incident Response Manager – 10884SJRINCIDENT

10884SJRINCIDENT
£85k – 95k per year + 10% company contribution for pension + others

Incident Response Manager

Hybrid

Our client, a leading financial services firm, is seeking an experienced Incident Response Manager to lead and enhance their global Incident Response (CSIRT) function. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a dynamic environment, overseeing cyber threat detection, forensic investigations, and incident response operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as CSIRT Mission Manager, continuously maturing incident response processes and managing a globally distributed team.
• Lead a team of highly technical Cyber Threat Analysts, ensuring 24/7 response to cyber threats.
• Oversee forensic investigations for HR, Legal, Compliance, and Fixed Income teams.
• Ensure the health and optimization of incident response detection tools.
• Maintain and update documentation of processes and procedures.
• Collaborate with Information Security and IT teams to develop protective, detective, and response measures.
• Maintain situational awareness of cyber threats and take necessary actions.
• Lead or participate in cybersecurity-related projects and strategic initiatives.
• Develop new forensic detective and investigative capabilities.
• Act as a security consultant for various business units on cyber threats.
• Drive organizational changes to adapt to evolving threats and industry demands.
• Establish and execute long-term business objectives aligned with company values and strategies.
• Effectively communicate security strategies to senior management and stakeholders.
• Promote a customer-centric approach to security solutions.
• Ensure strategic priorities yield measurable and sustainable results.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, MIS, or related field.
• Experience in cybersecurity, including management or leadership roles.
• Experience in a Cyber Security Incident Response team (preferred).
• Experience in the financial services sector is highly desirable.
• Strong ability to adapt and prioritize in a fast-paced, fluid environment.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills for all management levels.

Preferred Certifications:

• CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional)
• OSCP (Offensive Security Certified Professional)
• OSCE (Offensive Security Certified Expert)
• GCIH (Certified Incident Handler)
• GCIA (Certified Intrusion Analyst)
• Six Sigma Green/Black Belt

Technical & Leadership Skills:

• Proficiency in incident response frameworks (ICERF).
• Deep understanding of vulnerabilities and countermeasures.
• Strong enterprise risk management and project management capabilities.
• Expertise in emerging technologies and their impact on cybersecurity.
• Proven ability to attract, develop, and retain top cybersecurity talent.
• Ability to build and lead a high-performance, customer-focused security team.
• Strong stakeholder management skills, fostering trust and collaboration.