Incident Response Manager

Placements24; Sandton; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement savings plan

Generous paid time off

Training and certifications

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a seasoned Incident Response Manager in Sandton, Gauteng, ZA. You will lead a skilled team to detect, respond to, and recover from cybersecurity incidents, coordinating efforts across departments and external partners.

A hybrid work arrangement allows on-site collaboration as needed for critical operations. The ideal candidate has extensive incident response, digital forensics, and crisis management experience, with strong leadership and communication abilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity or related field required.
• Minimum 7 years in cybersecurity with 3+ years in incident response/management.
• Certifications such as GIAC, CISSP or CISM are highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute incident response plans and playbooks.
• Lead the incident response team during crises and post-incident reviews.
• Coordinate across departments and with external parties during incidents.
• Oversee digital forensics investigations and threat analytics.
• Prepare leadership reports on trends, effectiveness and posture.

Skills

Incident response

Leadership

Crisis management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Cybersecurity

Master's degree preferred

Tools

SIEM

EDR

Forensic tools

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a seasoned Incident Response Manager to lead their cybersecurity incident management efforts. Based in Sandton, Gauteng, ZA , this role is critical for developing, implementing, and executing plans to detect, respond to, and recover from cybersecurity incidents. You will lead a team of highly skilled responders, coordinate efforts during crises, and ensure minimal disruption to business operations. The ideal candidate has extensive experience in incident response, digital forensics, and crisis management, with strong leadership and communication skills. This position involves a hybrid work arrangement, requiring flexibility to work both remotely and from our Sandton, Gauteng, ZA office as needed for critical operations and team collaboration. You will play a vital role in protecting our client from the impact of cyber threats.

Key Responsibilities

Develop, maintain, and execute the organization's incident response plan. Lead and manage the incident response team, providing guidance and mentorship. Oversee the detection, containment, eradication, and recovery phases of security incidents. Coordinate incident response activities across various departments and external parties. Conduct post-incident analysis to identify root causes and implement preventative measures. Manage digital forensics investigations. Stay current with emerging threats, attack vectors, and incident response best practices. Develop and deliver incident response training and tabletop exercises. Manage relationships with external security vendors and law enforcement agencies. Report on incident trends, response effectiveness, and security posture to leadership.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related field; Master's degree preferred. Minimum of 7 years of experience in cybersecurity, with at least 3 years in an incident response or management role. Proven experience in leading incident response efforts for complex security breaches. In-depth knowledge of incident response methodologies, digital forensics, and malware analysis. Strong understanding of network protocols, operating systems, and security technologies. Excellent leadership, communication, and crisis management skills. Experience with SIEM, EDR, and forensic tools. Ability to work under pressure and make critical decisions quickly. Experience working in a hybrid environment. Relevant certifications such as GIAC (GCIH, GCFA), CISSP, or CISM are highly desirable.

Benefits

Our client offers a competitive compensation package, including an attractive base salary and performance-based incentives. Employees enjoy comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance, a retirement savings plan, and generous paid time off. We are committed to employee development and provide opportunities for advanced training, certifications, and conference attendance. This role follows a hybrid work model, offering the flexibility of remote work combined with essential on-site collaboration at our Sandton, Gauteng, ZA office. Join a critical team focused on safeguarding the organization and advancing your career in incident response leadership.