Post-Incident Cyber Response Manager

EY; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 107,000 - 178,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental coverage

Pension and 401(k)

Flexible vacation policy

Job summary

EY is seeking an experienced Manager to lead client engagements in cyber incidents, data breaches, and information security events. The role focuses on post-incident response, helping clients assess impacted data, navigate regulatory obligations, coordinate remediation, and manage stakeholder communications.

You will guide multidisciplinary teams, develop executive-level deliverables, and advise on notification and reporting obligations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in computer science, information systems, engineering, cybersecurity or related field.
• 5–8 years of experience in cyber incident response, data breach response, digital forensics, privacy consulting, cybersecurity consulting, risk advisory, or related disciplines.
• Strong knowledge of privacy regulations and notification requirements across jurisdictions.
• Experience supervising engagement teams and delivering client-facing work.
• Excellent executive communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Willingness to travel and work long hours when required.
• Professional certifications such as GCFE, GCFA, GCIH, CISA, CISM, CISSP, CCIM encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end breach response engagements after containment and forensic investigations.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams including cybersecurity, privacy, legal, forensic, compliance, and client stakeholders.
• Advise clients on notification, regulatory, contractual, and reporting obligations arising from security incidents.
• Develop executive-level reports, client deliverables, regulatory submissions, and board-ready communications.
• Guide clients through remediation planning and implementation, including process improvements and control enhancements.
• Manage large-scale projects involving multiple workstreams, tight deadlines, and significant stakeholder engagement.
• Provide strategic counsel to client leadership during high-profile incidents.
• Mentor and develop engagement teams while ensuring quality and consistency of client deliverables.

Skills

Incident response

Breach management

Executive communication

Stakeholder management

Cybersecurity consulting

Forensics

Project leadership

Team mentoring

Regulatory awareness

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in CS/Engineering

Job description

EY is seeking an experienced Manager to lead client engagements in cyber incidents, data breaches, and information security events. The role focuses on post-incident response, helping clients assess impacted data, navigate regulatory obligations, coordinate remediation, and manage stakeholder communications.

You will guide multidisciplinary teams, develop executive-level deliverables, and advise on notification and reporting obligations.