Sr Cybersecurity Incident Response Manager

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Lead the organization's operational response to cyber threats and incidents. Oversee a team of cybersecurity professionals and own the delivery of key services including Threat Intelligence, Threat Detection, Threat Response, Digital Forensics, and Data Loss Prevention to ensure the organization can detect, respond to, and recover from cyber threats effectively.  

This is a hybrid position which will require the candidate to report and work from the office three days a week. Therefore, interested candidates should be within a 50-minute radius from Temple, TX.

Benefits you can count on\: 

• Day 1 Benefits\: medical, dental, and vision insurance, FSA/HSA, and company-paid life insurance 
• Paid time off begins day one.
• 401(k) Profit Sharing Plan after 90 days.
• Additional benefits\: pet insurance, maternity/paternity leave, employee assistance programs, discount programs, tuition reimbursement program, and more

What you'll do as a Sr Cybersecurity Incident Response Manager\: 

• Lead the development and operationalization of threat intelligence capabilities. 
• Monitor and analyze threat actor behaviors, TTPs, and emerging risks. 
• Translate intelligence into actionable insights for detection and response teams. 
• Leverage artificial intelligence and machine learning capabilities to enhance cybersecurity operations, threat detection, and decision-making. 
• Oversee the design, tuning, and operation of detection rules and use cases across Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Endpoint
• Detection and Response (EDR), and other platforms. 
• Manage the end-to-end threat response lifecycle, from triage to containment and remediation. 
• Collaborate with SOC, IT, and business units to ensure timely and coordinated incident handling. 
• Direct forensic investigations to support incident response, legal, and compliance needs. 
• Maintain forensic readiness and ensure proper evidence handling and chain of custody. 
• Provide detailed post-incident analysis and reporting. 
• Lead the DLP program to monitor, detect, and prevent unauthorized data movement. 
• Collaborate with data owners and compliance teams to define and enforce data protection policies. 
• Continuously improve DLP coverage and effectiveness across endpoints, email, and cloud. 
• Build and lead a high-performance team of analysts and responders. 
• Develop playbooks, runbooks, and training to enhance team readiness. 
• Partner with the Director of Respond & Recover and other cybersecurity leaders to align strategy and priorities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications you'll bring as a Sr Cybersecurity Incident Response Manager\: 

• Bachelor's degree in cybersecurity, computer science, information technology, or a related field (master's degree preferred). 
• Ten or more years of progressive experience in information technology. 
• Eight or more years of experience in cybersecurity incidence response, vulnerability management and/or offensive security. 
• Experience with SIEM, EDR, Security Orchestration Automation & Response (SOAR), Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM), and Data Loss Prevention (DLP) technologies. 
• Relevant certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM, GIAC, OSCP, CRISC) preferred. 
• Proven experience managing incident response, threat intelligence, and vulnerability management programs. 
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills. 
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills. 
• Ability to convey complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences. 
• Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence at all levels of the organization. 
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• This position requires the ability to read, write, and understand English at a level sufficient to perform job-related tasks effectively and safely. This includes understanding work instructions, safety protocols, and communications essential to the role. The requirement is directly related to the nature of the job and ensures compliance with workplace safety and operational standards.

Fit the following? We want you here ​     ​ 

• Teamwork oriented 
• Organized 
• Problem solver 
• Detailed

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