Senior Manager, Incident Response
Vultr
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Remote
Location: Remote • 🇺🇸 United States
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💰 $150,000 - $180,000 per year
Job Level
Senior
Tech Stack
CloudCyber SecurityFirewallsLinuxPython
About the role
- Manage and coordinate the incident response team in identifying, handling, and mitigating security incidents.
- Execute incident response plans, playbooks, and standard operating procedures, ensuring they are adhered to during incidents.
- Conduct investigations and analyze security incidents to identify root cause and recommend corrective actions.
- Collaborate with internal teams to facilitate communication and coordination during incident response efforts.
- Monitor security alerts to ensure timely response to threats and escalate when necessary.
- Participate in post-incident reviews to gather lessons learned and recommend improvements to the incident response process.
- Train and support team members to ensure they follow best practices in incident response.
- Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and maintain awareness of emerging threats and trends in cybersecurity.
- Contribute to the development of the incident response team, setting expectations and helping to achieve incident response objectives.
- Assist in evaluating and recommending tools and technologies that enhance the incident response team’s capabilities.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information security, or a related field.
- At least 7 years of experience in information security, with 3 years in an incident response or security operations role.
- Experience in managing incident response efforts within a medium to large organization.
- Proven ability to handle moderate-to-high-severity incidents and contribute to their resolution.
- Relevant industry certifications such as GCIH (GIAC Certified Incident Handler), GCFA (GIAC Certified Forensic Analyst), or similar.
- Extensive experience in managing and responding to complex security incidents across various environments, including cloud and on-premises infrastructures.
- Proficiency in Linux and Windows operating systems, with the ability to identify, investigate, and respond to security breaches within these systems.
- Hands-on expertise with automation and scripting languages, such as Python, Bash, and PowerShell, to automate incident detection, response workflows, and forensic data collection.
- In-depth knowledge of security monitoring tools, including platforms for real-time incident detection and forensic analysis.
- Strong understanding of network security technologies, including firewalls, VPNs, intrusion detection/prevention systems, and packet capture/analysis tools, to track and mitigate threat vectors.
- Advanced forensic investigation skills using tools for system and memory analysis.
- Experience with orchestration, automation, and response tools to streamline and enhance incident response processes.
- Knowledge of threat intelligence frameworks to improve detection and response strategies.
- Familiarity with malware analysis techniques and tools to understand threats, reverse engineer attacks, and develop defense strategies.
- Experience in conducting tabletop exercises and incident simulations to assess and improve incident response capabilities.
- Strong leadership and team-building skills, with the ability to manage and mentor junior team members.
- Effective communication skills to convey security issues to both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Ability to handle multiple tasks and work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
- Up-to-date knowledge of cybersecurity threats and mitigation strategies.
- Experience working with regulatory compliance requirements.
- Availability to support 24/7 incident response efforts when necessary.
Benefits
- A 100% remote work environment + a virtual company-wide get together
- 401(k) plan that matches 100% up to 4% with immediate vesting
- Professional Development Reimbursement of $2,500 each year
- 11 Holidays + Paid Time Off Accrual + Rollover Plan + take off your birthday!
- Commitment matters to Vultr! Increased PTO at 3 year anniversary + 1 month sabbatical at 5 year anniversary + Anniversary Bonus each year
- $500 first year remote office setup + $400 each year following for new equipment
- Monthly internet reimbursement up to $75
- Company paid Wellable app subscription
- $50 per month for a gym membership
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Hard skills
incident responsesecurity incident analysisLinux operating systemWindows operating systemPythonBashPowerShellnetwork security technologiesforensic investigationthreat intelligence frameworks
Soft skills
leadershipteam-buildingeffective communicationmulti-taskingmentoring
Certifications
GCIHGCFA