Director, Cybersecurity Incident Commander

PRI Technology; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 215,000 - 245,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vision insurance

401(k)

Medical insurance

Job summary

A leading cybersecurity solutions provider is seeking a Director of Cybersecurity Incident Commander in Austin, TX. In this role, you will drive and coordinate the organization’s cybersecurity incident response initiatives. You must have over 8 years of cybersecurity experience, including 3+ years in a senior leadership role. Responsibilities include leading incident response teams, developing strategies, and serving as a key liaison among various stakeholders. Competitive salary range is $215,000–$245,000, offering extensive benefits including vision and medical insurance.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in cybersecurity with 3+ years in a senior incident response or leadership role.
• Proven experience leading major incident response efforts.
• Familiarity with breach notification and evidence handling regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate cross-functional response teams during cybersecurity incidents.
• Develop and maintain the organization’s cyber incident response strategy.
• Serve as primary liaison between technical teams and executive leadership.

Skills

Leadership

Crisis management

Cybersecurity knowledge

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity or related field

Tools

Digital forensics

Malware analysis

Job description

Director, Cybersecurity Incident Commander

Direct message the job poster from PRI Technology

The Cyber Incident Lead will drive and coordinate our organization's cybersecurity incident response initiatives and is responsible for implementing a continuous testing strategy and conducting full‑scale cyber exercises to identify and address inefficiencies and gaps in incident management. Based on these tests and exercises, the Cyber Incident Lead will design remediation plans with impacted groups to enhance their readiness and capabilities. This role will centralize the command center, streamline communication, and facilitate cross‑functional collaboration among teams such as IAM, Infrastructure, and Network, ensuring comprehensive management of cyber incidents.

Key Responsibilities:

Management

• Lead and coordinate cross‑functional response teams during cybersecurity incidents, ensuring timely decision‑making and clear communication.
• Design, facilitate, and lead cyber tabletop exercises to test and enhance organizational preparedness, coordination, and decision‑making under simulated attack scenarios.
• Develop and maintain the organization’s cyber incident response strategy, playbooks, and escalation protocols.
• Conduct regular incident response exercises and simulations to ensure readiness across technical and business teams.
• Mentor and guide incident response personnel, fostering a culture of preparedness, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Technical

• Direct the technical investigation of security incidents, including root cause analysis, impact assessment, and containment strategies.
• Coordinate and oversee the documentation of activities, analysis, and remediation actions for cybersecurity incidents.
• Ensure incident documentation is thorough, accurate, and aligned with regulatory and legal requirements.
• Continuously evaluate and improve incident response tools, processes, and capabilities based on lessons learned and threat landscape evolution.

Organizational

• Serve as the primary liaison between technical teams, executive leadership, legal, communications, and external stakeholders during incidents.
• Communicate incident status, risks, and business impact clearly and effectively to both technical and non‑technical audiences.
• Partner with IT, OT, and business units to ensure incident response coverage across all environments.
• Ensure compliance with internal policies, industry standards, and regulatory requirements related to incident response and breach notification.
• Lead post‑incident reviews and drive remediation efforts to strengthen the organization’s cyber resilience.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Assurance, or a related field completed and verified prior to start from an accredited institution
• 8+ years of experience in cybersecurity, with 3+ years in a senior incident response or leadership role
• Proven experience leading major incident response efforts, including ransomware, insider threats, and supply chain attacks
• Deep knowledge of digital forensics, malware analysis, and incident containment strategies
• Familiarity with legal and regulatory requirements for breach notification and evidence handling
• Strong leadership and crisis management skills, with the ability to coordinate across technical, legal, and executive teams
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including executive‑level reporting and stakeholder engagement
• Certifications such as CISM, CISSP, GCFA, or C‑CISO are highly desirable

Seniority level

Director

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Information Technology

Industries

Manufacturing

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Vision insurance

401(k)

Medical insurance

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