Incident Response Manager

Summary

[Employer hidden — view at passion-project.co.uk] is seeking an experienced Incident Response Manager to lead and manage their incident response team. This role involves developing and executing incident response plans, collaborating with other teams, conducting post-incident analysis, and continuously improving incident response processes. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in incident response, a strong understanding of incident response frameworks, and excellent leadership and communication skills.

Key Responsibilities/Duties

• Leading and managing the incident response team to investigate, contain, and remediate security incidents
• Developing and executing incident response plans, ensuring they align with organizational goals and regulatory requirements
• Collaborating with other teams (IT, legal, and compliance) to ensure coordinated and effective incident response
• Conducting post-incident analysis and providing reports with recommendations to improve incident response strategies
• Continuously improving incident response processes, tools, and workflows to stay ahead of evolving cyber threats

Core Requirements/Qualifications/Skills

• Proven experience as an Incident Response Manager or in a senior incident response role
• Strong knowledge of incident response frameworks (e.g., NIST, SANS, CERT) and best practices
• Hands-on experience with forensic tools, SIEM systems, and malware analysis techniques
• Excellent leadership and communication skills, with the ability to manage high-pressure situations effectively
• Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, GIAC, or SANS GIAC Incident Handler are highly desirable