Incident Response Team Lead

Innovative Solutions; Riyad Al Khabra; On-site; SAR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cybersecurity firm is looking for an Incident Response Team Lead to oversee their incident response activities in Riyadh. You will manage a team, ensuring effective responses to cybersecurity incidents while mentoring members and improving response strategies. The role requires 3+ years in cybersecurity, a Bachelor's degree, and expertise in incident response methodologies. The position offers growth opportunities in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Comprehensive training programs

Career growth opportunities

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in cybersecurity with a focus on incident response.
• Experience leading incident response teams.
• Strong expertise in incident response methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the incident response team.
• Conduct root cause analysis and threat hunting.
• Implement and maintain incident response playbooks.

Skills

Incident response methodologies

Critical thinking

Leadership

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science or cybersecurity

Tools

GCIA

GCIH

CISSP

Job description

Company Description

Innovative Solutions (IS) is a distinguished Cybersecurity company, founded in 2003 and headquartered in Riyadh, with a strong presence across the GCC region, including Al Khobar, Jeddah, Dubai, and Abu Dhabi. We specialize in a broad array of Cybersecurity solutions and services, encompassing Advisory Services, Technical Assurance, Solution Deployment, Professional Services, and Managed Security Services.

At Innovative Solutions, our mission is to "Bring Trust to Cyberspace" to ensure " Your Business, Secured ".

Role Description

As the Incident Response Team Lead at Innovative Solutions, you will oversee our incident response team’s activities, ensuring swift and effective responses to cybersecurity incidents. You will lead investigations, coordinate responses, and develop strategies to improve our incident response capabilities. You will also mentor team members, promoting continuous improvement in processes and practices to enhance the cyber resilience of our organization and clients.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the incident response team, setting priorities, assigning tasks, and ensuring timely resolution of incidents.
• Provide mentorship, coaching, and skills development for team members.
• Act as the central escalation point of contact for critical and complex incidents.
• Develop and manage incident response metrics, reporting, and performance KPIs.
• Provide executive briefings and updates during major security incidents.
• Ensure incident response processes compliance with regulatory frameworks.

DFIR Operations

• Oversee incident response lifecycle.
• Coordinate technical and business stakeholders during incidents, ensuring clear communication and structured escalation.
• Lead root cause analysis, digital forensics, and threat hunting activities for critical incidents.
• Ensure proper documentation of incidents, including timelines, actions taken, and lessons learned.

Process and Improvements

• Develop, implement, and maintain incident response playbooks, runbooks, and escalation processes.
• Coordinate and lead tabletop exercises, red team / purple team simulations, and incident readiness drills.
• Collaborate with SOC, threat intelligence, vulnerability management, and IT / OT security teams to enhance detection and response capabilities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, cyber security, or a related field. Master's degree is a plus.
• 3+ years of experience in cybersecurity, with a focus on incident response.
• Proven experience leading incident response teams and managing incidents effectively.
• Relevant certifications such as GCIA, GCIH, GCFA, GNFA, BTL1, OSDA, CDSA, or PSAA. CISSP is a plus.
• Strong expertise in incident response methodologies and frameworks.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to think critically and make sound decisions under pressure.

Benefits

• Comprehensive training and development programs.
• Opportunity for career growth and advancement.
• Friendly and supportive work environment.