Incident Response Manager

Placements24; Siyancuma Local Municipality; Hybrid; ZAR 700,000 - 950,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Salary incentives

Health insurance

Professional development

Security training

Job summary

Placements24 in Upington is seeking an experienced Incident Response Manager to lead our security incident response program. You will develop, implement, and manage the incident response plan, coordinating with legal, compliance, and IT teams to minimize impact and restore operations.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in information security with incident handling and digital forensics, strong leadership, and excellent communication under pressure.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years in information security with a focus on incident response and forensics.
• Proven experience leading security incident response teams and managing major security incidents.
• Strong understanding of network security, malware analysis, and forensic investigation techniques.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and regularly test the organization's incident response plan.
• Lead and coordinate all phases of security incident response, including detection, containment, eradication, and recovery.
• Conduct forensic investigations to determine the root cause and scope of security incidents.
• Manage the incident response team, providing guidance and mentorship.
• Collaborate with legal, compliance, and communications teams during security incidents.

Skills

Incident response

Digital forensics

Leadership

Communication

Network security

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science / Information Security

Tools

Incident response tools

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an experienced Incident Response Manager to lead their security incident response efforts in Upington . This role is responsible for developing, implementing, and managing the organization's incident response plan and capabilities. You will lead the response to security breaches, conduct forensic investigations, and coordinate with various internal and external stakeholders to minimize impact and restore operations. The ideal candidate possesses strong leadership skills, deep technical knowledge of incident handling, and the ability to remain calm and effective under pressure. This position is critical to maintaining the security and resilience of the organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and regularly test the organization's incident response plan .
• Lead and coordinate all phases of security incident response, including detection, containment, eradication, and recovery.
• Conduct forensic investigations to determine the root cause and scope of security incidents.
• Manage the incident response team, providing guidance and mentorship.
• Collaborate with legal, compliance, and communications teams during security incidents.
• Ensure adherence to regulatory requirements and industry best practices throughout the incident response process.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in information security, with a significant focus on incident response and digital forensics.
• Proven experience leading security incident response teams and managing major security incidents.
• Strong understanding of network security , malware analysis, and forensic investigation techniques.
• Experience with incident response platforms and tools.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and decision-making skills.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Opportunities for professional development and advanced incident response training.
• Hybrid work model offering flexibility and work-life balance.
• A challenging role with significant responsibility in safeguarding the organization.