Global Cyber Incident Response Director

EY; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 297,000; Full time

Job summary

EY is seeking a Senior Cyber Incident Response Coordinator to lead global cybersecurity incidents, coordinating response and forensics with speed and precision.

You will collaborate with General Counsel, Data Privacy, and Risk Management, mentor junior team members, and drive improvements to processes and reporting. EY offers a hybrid work model, competitive compensation, and a diverse, inclusive culture.

10+ years in security and hands-on incident response required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in CS/IS/Engineering or related field.
• 10+ years in information security or related fields.
• Experience coordinating global cybersecurity incidents.
• Strong written and verbal communication, diplomacy.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate global cybersecurity incidents with potential nontraditional hours.
• Interface with Information Security teams, business partners, and vendors.
• Establish relationships with General Counsel, Data Privacy, and Risk Management.
• Lead process improvements and documentation for incident response.
• Develop metrics and report performance to leadership.
• On-call/off-hours rotation.

Skills

Incident response lifecycle

Global coordination

Threat assessment

Forensic analysis

Communication skills

Diplomacy

Problem solving

Leadership

Stress management

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in CS/IS/Engineering or related field

Tools

SIEM Sentinel

Azure

Digital forensics tools

Job description

EY is seeking a Senior Cyber Incident Response Coordinator to lead global cybersecurity incidents, coordinating response and forensics with speed and precision.

You will collaborate with General Counsel, Data Privacy, and Risk Management, mentor junior team members, and drive improvements to processes and reporting. EY offers a hybrid work model, competitive compensation, and a diverse, inclusive culture.

10+ years in security and hands-on incident response required.