Manager, Incident Response

Newell Brands; Atlanta (GA); Presencial; USD 140 000 - 190 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Newell Brands is seeking an experienced Cyber Security Manager, Incident Response to lead end-to-end incident response programs across a global environment. The role combines hands-on IR and engineering leadership with strategy to drive durable security improvements.

You will own CSIRP execution, guide detection engineering, automation and runbooks while mentoring SOC analysts and coordinating with Legal, Communications and executive stakeholders.

Qualificações

• 7+ years in cyber security with a minimum of 4 years in a dedicated Incident Response or Security Operations role.
• Experience leading the technical operations of a SOC or Security Operations team, including setting priorities, mentoring analysts and driving measurable operational improvement.
• Demonstrated experience serving as an Incident Commander or leading response efforts for high-severity incidents (ransomware, data breach, nation-state intrusion or equivalent).
• Proven experience managing cross-functional response teams under pressure, including coordination with Legal, Communications and executive stakeholders.
• Experience managing and directing external IR retainer engagements and third-party forensic vendors.
• Hands-on expertise with endpoint and network-based forensic investigation, malware analysis and log-based intrusion analysis.
• Practical security engineering experience: SIEM detection content development, SOAR playbook authoring and security automation scripting (Python, PowerShell or equivalent).
• Demonstrated ability to provide security control recommendations and architecture guidance across endpoint, network, cloud (Azure, M365) and identity environments.
• Strong knowledge of network protocols, OS internals and application-layer vulnerabilities, along with corresponding risk mitigations.

Responsabilidades

• Serve as primary Incident Commander in accordance with the Newell Brands CSIRP, leading response activities across all CSIRT functional teams for high-severity and critical incidents.
• Make and communicate time-sensitive decisions to contain incidents, prevent escalation and restore normal operations as quickly and efficiently as possible.
• Coordinate response activities across Security Operations, IT, Legal, HR, Corporate Communications, Privacy and other cross-functional teams, ensuring alignment with CSIRP priorities.
• Determine when to activate external IR retainer resources, manage those vendor relationships throughout an engagement, and ensure evidentiary integrity.
• Lead post-incident reviews and after-action analysis; document findings and drive implementation of corrective actions to reduce recurrence.
• Maintain and continuously improve CSIRP documentation, incident runbooks and playbooks; conduct tabletop exercises and simulation drills at least annually.
• Develop and maintain trusted relationships with stakeholders across IT, Legal, HR, Privacy, Ethics and business unit leadership.
• Represent Security Operations in the information security community to identify emerging threats, intelligence and techniques that may impact Newell Brands.

Conhecimentos

Incident Response

Security Operations

Incident Commander

Cross-functional Leadership

Security Automation

Forensic Investigation

Formação académica

Bachelor’s degree in Information Security, Computer Science, Information Management Systems or a related field

Ferramentas

SIEM

SOAR

Python

PowerShell

Forensics

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Job ID: 19051

Newell Brands is a leading consumer products company with a portfolio of iconic brands like Graco®, Coleman®, Oster®, Rubbermaid®, Sharpie® and Yankee Candle® - and 24,000 talented teammates around the world. Our culture is built on values in action: Integrity, Teamwork, Passion for Winning, Ownership, and Leadership. We work together to win, grow, and make a real impact—supported by a high-performing, inclusive, and collaborative environment where you can be your best, every day.

Job Summary

The Cyber Security Manager, Incident Response reports to the Senior Manager of Security Operations and serves as the senior-most technical leader within the Newell Brands Security Operations function. This role is the primary Incident Commander for the Cyber Security Incident Response Plan (CSIRP) — owning end-to-end response coordination for high-severity and critical security incidents across Newell's global environment.

Beyond incident response, the Incident Response Manager sets the technical direction for Security Operations, leading detection engineering, automation and control-improvement initiatives while directing the team's day-to-day operational execution. This is a hands-on role: the right candidate pairs deep, current IR and engineering expertise with the operational judgment to run a modern SOC and translate lessons learned into durable, scalable process improvements.

Key Responsibilities

Incident Command & Response

• Serve as primary Incident Commander in accordance with the Newell Brands CSIRP, leading response activities across all CSIRT functional teams for high-severity and critical incidents.

• Make and communicate time-sensitive decisions to contain incidents, prevent escalation and restore normal operations as quickly and efficiently as possible.

• Coordinate response activities across Security Operations, IT, Legal, HR, Corporate Communications, Privacy and other cross-functional teams, ensuring alignment with CSIRP priorities.

• Determine when to activate external IR retainer resources, manage those vendor relationships throughout an engagement, and ensure evidentiary integrity.

• Lead post-incident reviews and after-action analysis; document findings and drive implementation of corrective actions to reduce recurrence.

• Maintain and continuously improve CSIRP documentation, incident runbooks and playbooks; conduct tabletop exercises and simulation drills at least annually.

Security Engineering & Control Improvement

• Develop and recommend security control improvements based on incident findings, threat intelligence and gap assessments across endpoint, network, identity and cloud environments.

• Design, build and maintain detection engineering content — SIEM correlation rules, behavioral analytics and custom signatures — to improve fidelity and reduce mean time to detect.

• Lead automation initiatives across Security Operations workflows including alert triage, enrichment, containment actions and case management integrations (SOAR/XSOAR or equivalent).

• Evaluate emerging security technologies and make evidence-based recommendations for tooling investments that improve detection and response capabilities.

• Collaborate with IT and infrastructure teams to validate that security controls are implemented correctly and test them through adversary simulation and purple team activities.

Security Operations

• Lead day-to-day Security Operations, directing SOC monitoring, alerting and triage to ensure operational coverage and response readiness across global time zones.

• Set the technical direction and continuous-improvement roadmap for the SOC, prioritizing the work that most reduces risk and improves detection and response performance.

• Provide senior technical leadership and mentorship to SOC analysts, elevating investigation quality and accelerating analyst skill development.

• Own the Security Operations KPI and metrics program, using it to demonstrate measurable improvement in SOC maturity and risk reduction to leadership.

• Maintain an in-depth understanding of Newell Brands' current and forward-looking threat profile relevant to a global consumer goods company, and ensure operational coverage reflects it.

• Develop and maintain trusted relationships with stakeholders across IT, Legal, HR, Privacy, Ethics and business unit leadership.

• Represent Security Operations in the information security community to identify emerging threats, intelligence and techniques that may impact Newell Brands.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Security, Computer Science, Information Management Systems or a related field required.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in cyber security required, with a minimum of 4 years in a dedicated Incident Response or Security Operations role.

• Experience leading the technical operations of a SOC or Security Operations team, including setting priorities, mentoring analysts and driving measurable operational improvement.

• Demonstrated experience serving as an Incident Commander or leading response efforts for high-severity incidents (ransomware, data breach, nation-state intrusion or equivalent).

• Proven experience managing cross-functional response teams under pressure, including coordination with Legal, Communications and executive stakeholders.

• Experience managing and directing external IR retainer engagements and third-party forensic vendors.

• Hands-on expertise with endpoint and network-based forensic investigation, malware analysis and log-based intrusion analysis.

• Practical security engineering experience: SIEM detection content development, SOAR playbook authoring and security automation scripting (Python, PowerShell or equivalent).

• Demonstrated ability to provide security control recommendations and architecture guidance across endpoint, network, cloud (Azure, M365) and identity environments.

• Strong knowledge of network protocols, OS internals and application-layer vulnerabilities, along with corresponding risk mitigations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience in a Fortune 500 or complex global enterprise environment preferred.

One or more of the following certifications or similar

• GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH)

• BTL2 (Security Blue Team Level 2)

• OffSec Defense Analyst (OSDA)

• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)

Newell Brands (NASDAQ: NWL) is a leading global consumer goods company with a strong portfolio of well-known brands, including Rubbermaid, Sharpie, Graco, Coleman, Rubbermaid Commercial Products, Yankee Candle, Paper Mate, FoodSaver, Dymo, EXPO, Elmer’s, Oster, NUK, Spontex and Campingaz. We are focused on delighting consumers by lighting up everyday moments. Newell Brands and its subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity Employers and comply with applicable employment laws. EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled are encouraged to apply.