Incident Response Manager

CompassMSP; United States; On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Job summary

A cybersecurity solutions provider in the United States is seeking an Incident Response Manager to lead and coordinate the security incident lifecycle. This role requires strong technical skills and leadership to manage major security events effectively. The ideal candidate will have proven incident response experience and knowledge of security frameworks. The position offers competitive pay, medical benefits, and 401(k) participation.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in incident response, digital forensics, and threat analysis.
• Strong knowledge of security frameworks (NIST, CIS, ISO 27001) and regulatory requirements.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and decision-making skills under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Act as the incident commander during major security events, directing technical investigations.
• Oversee the end-to-end incident response lifecycle, ensuring timely triage and recovery.
• Develop and refine incident response playbooks and standard operating procedures.

Skills

Incident response

Digital forensics

Threat analysis

Leadership

Communication

Education

Relevant certifications (CISSP, GCIH, GCFA, or similar)

Tools

SIEM

EDR

Job description

This range is provided by CompassMSP. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$100,000.00/yr - $140,000.00/yr

Additional compensation types

Annual Bonus

Direct message the job poster from CompassMSP

The Incident Response Manager is responsible for leading and coordinating all phases of the security incident lifecycle. This role ensures rapid detection, containment, eradication, and recovery from cybersecurity incidents while maintaining compliance with organizational policies and industry best practices. The ideal candidate combines strong technical expertise with leadership skills to manage high-pressure situations effectively.

Key Responsibilities

Incident Management & Leadership

• Act as the incident commander during major security events, directing technical investigations and coordinating cross-functional teams (SOC, IT, Legal, Managed Services, and external vendors).
• Oversee the end-to-end incident response lifecycle, ensuring timely triage, containment, eradication, and recovery in line with SLAs.
• Maintain accurate documentation of all incidents in the incident response platform.

Technical Expertise

• Perform and guide advanced forensic analysis, including host-based investigations, network traffic analysis, and malware reverse engineering.
• Develop and refine incident response playbooks, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and escalation protocols.

Team Management

• Partner in leading and mentoring a team of security analysts and responders, fostering continuous improvement and professional development. (No direct people management responsibilities)
• Manage on-call rotations and resource allocation to ensure 24/7 coverage for critical incidents.

Strategic Development

• Collaborate with leadership to enhance organizational security posture through proactive threat hunting and vulnerability management.
• Conduct post-incident reviews and lessons-learned sessions to improve future response strategies.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in incident response, digital forensics, and threat analysis.
• Strong knowledge of security frameworks (NIST, CIS, ISO 27001) and regulatory requirements.
• Familiarity with SIEM, EDR, and other security tools.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and decision-making skills under pressure.
• Relevant certifications (CISSP, GCIH, GCFA, or similar) preferred.

Seniority level: Mid-Senior level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Information Technology

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Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

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