Senior Cyber Incident Commander

Optimum; Bethpage (NY); On-site; USD 84,000 - 137,000; Full time

Job summary

Optimum is seeking a Cyber Security Incident Commander to safeguard digital assets by rapidly identifying, analyzing, and responding to incidents. You will lead cross-functional teams, coordinate with executives, and drive post-incident reviews to close gaps.

You will leverage AI-enabled tools, MITRE ATT&CK mapping, and industry-standard forensics techniques to minimize impact and improve readiness. This role emphasizes leadership and proactive, collaborative security operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field.
• CISSP or GIAC incident response/forensics certifications preferred.
• Minimum five years in IT and minimum three years in Cyber Security operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead incident command for mid-tier and major incidents across cross-functional teams.
• Monitor alerts, triage by severity, and execute containment and remediation playbooks.
• Conduct host, network, memory, and cloud forensics to determine root cause and preserve evidence.

Skills

Incident response

Cyber security

Forensics analysis

MITRE ATT&CK

AI tools mindset

Communication

Scripting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in CS or related

CISSP

GIAC certifications (GCIH GCFA GCFE GNFA)

Tools

SIEM

EDR

Firewalls

Active Directory

Web Proxies

Data Loss Prevention

Job description

Optimum is seeking a Cyber Security Incident Commander to safeguard digital assets by rapidly identifying, analyzing, and responding to incidents. You will lead cross-functional teams, coordinate with executives, and drive post-incident reviews to close gaps.

You will leverage AI-enabled tools, MITRE ATT&CK mapping, and industry-standard forensics techniques to minimize impact and improve readiness. This role emphasizes leadership and proactive, collaborative security operations.