Cybersecurity Risk & Incident Lead

ITAC Solutions; Birmingham; On-site; USD 100,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

A cybersecurity service provider in Birmingham is seeking a skilled professional to lead incident response efforts, monitor security systems, and conduct vulnerability assessments for financial platforms. The ideal candidate has 3-5+ years of experience, especially in financial services. Compensation ranges from $100,000 to $115,000 based on experience, with opportunities to mentor junior analysts in a challenging environment.

Benefits

Mission-driven organization

High-impact role with cross-department visibility

Opportunity to mentor

Qualifications

• 3-5+ years of relevant experience.
• Prior experience in financial services, banking, or fintech cybersecurity.
• Expertise with security tools and vulnerability management.

Responsibilities

• Lead incident response and manage containment.
• Monitor security systems to identify and respond to threats.
• Conduct vulnerability assessments for financial systems.

Skills

Incident response

Vulnerability management

Scripting (Python, PowerShell)

Cybersecurity best practices

Tools

SIEM

EDR

NGFW

Job description

Join a team that protects more than systems — help safeguard the financial well-being of thousands. This is your chance to make a real impact as a key defender against cyber threats in a fast-moving, highly regulated industry. If you're passionate about protecting people, data, and infrastructure, this role is calling your name.

C2C is not an option with this job opening and all applicants should be able work for any US Employer without sponsorship. Sponsorship is not provided and this person will not need to require sponsorship in the future.

Benefits & Extras

Work for a mission-driven organization that values cybersecurity at the executive level

High-impact role with visibility across multiple departments

Fast-paced, challenging environment that rewards proactive thinkers

Opportunity to mentor junior analysts and drive operational strategy

Compensation

$100,000 – $115,000 depending on experience and skillset

What You’ll Be Doing

Leading incident response and managing containment, analysis, and resolution

Monitoring security systems (SIEM, EDR, threat intel) to identify and respond to threats

Conducting vulnerability assessments and supporting remediation for financial systems

Ensuring compliance with GLBA, PCI, FFIEC, and other regulatory frameworks

Supporting risk reviews, vendor assessments, and internal audits

Participating in security exercises and documentation maintenance

Collaborating across compliance, risk, and audit teams

What You’ll Need to be Considered

3-5+ years of relevant experience

Prior experience in financial services, banking, or fintech cybersecurity

Expertise with SIEM, EDR, NGFW, and vulnerability management tools

Familiarity with scripting (Python, PowerShell) for automation and threat detection

Experience conducting third-party risk reviews and regulatory reporting

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