Incident Response Manager

Ernst & Young LLP ( EY India ); Bengaluru; On-site; INR 2,000,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Support and coaching

Career development

Flexible working style

Job summary

EY India is seeking a mid-to-senior GMS-Manager-Incident Response to lead the SOC IR function. You will oversee complex, high-priority incidents, coordinate with cross-functional teams, and drive forensic investigations with a focus on rapid containment and root-cause analysis.

You will mentor incident responders, contribute to playbook improvements, and stay ahead of evolving threats through continuous skill development and collaboration across EY's global security network.

Qualifications

• Experience with digital forensics tools and techniques to investigate incidents.
• Proficient in utilizing SIEM solutions for effective incident response and analysis.
• Experienced in leveraging EDR/XDR solutions for threat detection and response.
• Understanding of security controls and best practices (SANS Top 20, OWASP Top 10).
• Proficiency in scripting for automation (Python/PowerShell).

Responsibilities

• Lead the Security Operations Center (SOC) IR Manager role for 24x7 incident detection and response.
• Coordinate with teams to respond to high-priority incidents and preserve evidence.
• Perform data collection and structured forensic analysis; present findings to stakeholders.
• Analyze network traffic and endpoints; conduct memory collection and live response.
• Develop and improve incident response playbooks and runbooks.
• Mentor incident responders and drive post-incident reviews for process improvements.

Skills

Digital forensics

SIEM

EDR/XDR

Malware analysis

Scripting (Python/PowerShell)

Incident response

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT/computer science

Security certifications (CEH/CHFI/GCFA/ECIH)

Tools

Splunk

Microsoft Sentinel

LogScale

Google Chronicle

IBM QRadar

CrowdStrike

Job description

GMS-Manager-Incident Response At EY, you'll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are, with the global scale, support, inclusive culture and technology to become the best version of you. And we're counting on your unique voice and perspective to help EY become even better, too. Join us and build an exceptional experience for yourself, and a better working world for all.

The opportunity In your role at EY, you'll be inspired by a team of the brightest business and technical minds in cyber security. We are passionate champions for our clients and know from experience that the best solutions for our clients’ needs come from working hard together. As part of our team, your voice matters, and you will do important work that has impact, on people, businesses, and nations. Our industry and our company move fast, and you can be sure that you will always have room to learn and grow. We're proud of our team and the important work we do to build confidence for a more connected world.

Your key responsibilities

• The Security Operations Center (SOC) IR Manager leads and handles complex and high-priority incidents.
• multiple Security technologies and produce enhancements that allow SOC team members to work collaboratively and efficiently while responding to threats.
• The individual in this role will work as part of a cybersecurity operations team responsible for carrying out 24x7 Incident detection and response.
• Lead the response to high-severity incidents, coordinating with other teams as necessary.
• Gather and preserve evidence, perform data collection, conduct a structured analysis of forensic data and present the findings to stakeholders.
• Work closely with other IT and security teams to address security incidents.
• Conduct thorough investigations to determine the root cause of incidents.
• Analyze and interpret packet captures using network protocol analyzers such as Wireshark and TCPdump.
• Perform endpoint analysis, live response, and memory collection and analysis.
• Proactively search for threats and vulnerabilities within the environment.
• Stay updated on the latest security trends, threats, and technologies.
• Analyze threat intelligence to identify potential risks.
• Formulate response and recovery steps for security incidents.
• Review and improve incident response processes and playbooks.
• Document incidents, response actions, and lessons learned for future reference.
• Prepare detailed incident reports and executive summaries for management and stakeholders.
• Lead and manage incident response calls.
• Lead post-incident reviews to assess the effectiveness of the response and identify areas for improvement.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to incident responders.

To qualify for the role

• Experience with digital forensics tools and techniques to investigate incidents.
• Proficient in utilizing SIEM solutions such as Splunk, Microsoft Sentinel, LogScale, Google Chronicle, IBM QRadar, or equivalent tools for effective incident response and analysis.
• Experienced in leveraging EDR/XDR solutions like CrowdStrike, Microsoft Defender, SentinelOne, Cortex XSIAM, Carbon Black, or similar platforms.
• Understanding of security principles, techniques, and technologies such as SANS Top 20 Critical Security Controls and OWASP Top 10.
• In-depth knowledge of network protocols, operating systems, and security technologies.
• Proficiency in incident detection and response tools.
• Familiarity with malware analysis and reverse engineering.
• Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., Python, PowerShell) for automating tasks and processes.
• Ideal candidate will have 8+ years of security related experience in areas Security Operations, Incident Response, and Forensic Investigation.
• Analytical mindset & has the aptitude to learn on the fly.
• Strong problem-solving abilities to analyze complex incidents.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ideally, you'll also have Bachelor's Degree relevant to Information Technology Related Certification such as CEH, CHFI, Sec+, ITILv3, GCFA, ECIH, GCIH, CySA+, etc.

What working at EY offers

At EY, we're dedicated to helping our clients, from start-ups to Fortune 500 companies - and the work we do with them is as varied as we are.

Our focus is education and coaching alongside practical experience to ensure your personal development.

We value our employees and you will be able to control your own development with an individual progression plan.

You will quickly grow into a responsible role with challenging and stimulating assignments.

Moreover, you will be part of an interdisciplinary environment that emphasizes high quality and knowledge exchange.

Plus, we offer:

• Support, coaching and feedback from some of the most engaging colleagues around
• Opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career
• The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that’s right for you

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Experience Level Mid Level