Lead Incident Response Manager — Crisis & Containment

Check Point Software Technologies; Greater London; Remote; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Check Point Software Technologies is seeking an experienced Incident Response Team Leader to guide a team of IR analysts across EMEA. This hands-on leadership role focuses on cyber incident management, customer engagement, containment, and reporting.

You will drive crisis response, executive communications, and ongoing improvements while coordinating with security teams in a fast-paced, global environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Incident Response or DFIR.
• Strong knowledge of ransomware, cloud, identity, and enterprise investigations.
• Excellent customer-facing communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience leading remote teams in high-pressure environments.
• Proficient with EDR, SIEM, threat intel, and forensic tools.
• Certifications such as GIAC, GCFA, GCIH, CISSP or similar.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of Incident Response analysts during active security incidents.
• Serve as the primary customer-facing lead during investigations and crisis situations.
• Coordinate incident triage, containment, eradication, and recovery efforts.
• Deliver executive-level communications, incident briefings, and post-incident reporting.
• Drive operational readiness, process improvement, and collaboration across security teams.

Skills

IR experience

Customer-facing communication

Remote team leadership

Education

GIAC/GCFA/GCIH/CISSP certs

Tools

EDR

SIEM

Threat intelligence

Forensic investigation tools

Job description

Check Point Software Technologies is seeking an experienced Incident Response Team Leader to guide a team of IR analysts across EMEA. This hands-on leadership role focuses on cyber incident management, customer engagement, containment, and reporting.

You will drive crisis response, executive communications, and ongoing improvements while coordinating with security teams in a fast-paced, global environment.