Senior Cyber Incident & Post-Breach Response Leader

EY; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 86,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

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

You will collaborate with cybersecurity, privacy, legal, forensic, compliance and client teams, guiding data reviews, risk assessments and remediation planning in a

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in computer science, information systems, engineering, cybersecurity or related field.
• 2+ years in cyber incident response, data breach response, digital forensics, privacy or related advisory.
• Understanding of security threats, incident response, threat intel usage.
• Knowledge of electronic discovery laws and data privacy regulations.
• Willingness to travel and work extended hours when needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead client engagements in cyber incidents, data breaches and security events.
• Assess impacted data, regulatory obligations, remediation and stakeholder communications.
• Coordinate with cybersecurity, privacy, legal, forensics, compliance and client teams.
• Advise on notification, regulatory, contractual and reporting obligations.
• Perform data review, impact assessments and support decision-making for affected entities.
• Contribute to remediation planning and control enhancements.

Skills

Analytical skills

Project management

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Team mentoring

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in CS/IS/Engineering/Cybersecurity

Job description

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

You will collaborate with cybersecurity, privacy, legal, forensic, compliance and client teams, guiding data reviews, risk assessments and remediation planning in a