Security Incident Manager - ICT Risk Department

MAM Gruppe; Frankfurt; Hybrid; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

Performance-based bonus

Work-life balance

Continuous professional development

Job summary

A leading European security organization in Frankfurt is seeking an experienced Security Incident Manager to enhance their cyber security operations. You will coordinate incident responses, conduct technical analyses, and support forensic investigations. The ideal candidate has a degree in a related field and several years of experience in cyber security. This strategic role offers competitive compensation, a performance-based bonus, and a hybrid working model.

Qualifications

• Several years of experience in cyber security operations or incident response.
• Deep technical knowledge of networks and operating systems.
• Familiarity with regulatory requirements is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end response to security incidents.
• Act as the contact point for incident escalation.
• Support forensic investigations and vulnerability assessments.

Skills

Technical analysis of security events

Incident response

Collaboration with technical teams

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

Degree in Computer Science or Information Security

Tools

SIEM

EDR

IDS/IPS

Job description

Overview

Our client is seeking an experienced Security Incident Manager to join their ICT Risk Department. In this strategic role, you will lead responses to major cyber incidents and help enhance the organisation’s overall security posture.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate the end-to-end response to major security incidents (detection, containment, eradication, recovery, and lessons learned).
• Act as the central point of contact for incident escalation, ensuring effective communication between technical teams, management, and external stakeholders.
• Perform in-depth technical analysis of security events, leveraging SIEM, EDR, IDS/IPS, and threat intelligence tools.
• Support forensic investigations, root cause analyses, and vulnerability assessments.
• Develop and refine incident response playbooks, processes, and KPIs in alignment with ICT risk governance.
• Contribute to security awareness by conducting post-incident reviews and sharing best practices with the wider organization.
• Collaborate closely with risk management, compliance, and IT infrastructure teams to improve overall resilience.

Qualifications

• Degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field – or equivalent professional experience.
• Several years of hands-on experience in cyber security operations, incident response, or SOC/CSIRT functions.
• Deep technical knowledge of networks, operating systems, malware analysis, and modern attack techniques (e.g., APTs, ransomware).
• Familiarity with regulatory requirements (e.g., ISO 27001, NIST, BAIT, DORA) is a plus.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills under pressure.
• Excellent communication skills in English; German proficiency highly valued.
• Ability to thrive in a complex, international enterprise environment.

What’s on Offer

• A strategic role at the heart of one of Europe’s most influential companies.
• Competitive compensation package, performance-based bonus, and attractive benefits.
• Hybrid working model with flexibility and work-life balance.
• A culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous professional development.
• Opportunities to work with cutting-edge technologies and industry-leading experts.