Remote Incident Response Leader

Jobgether Srl; South Africa; Remote; ZAR 1,100,000 - 1,600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Health benefits

Training opportunities

Collaborative team

Job summary

NTT DATA is seeking an experienced Incident Response Manager to lead its cybersecurity incident response function in a remote role. You will develop, manage, and execute the organisation's incident response plan, coordinating containment, eradication, and recovery efforts to minimise impact.

The ideal candidate will have 7+ years in cybersecurity with incident response and digital forensics, plus relevant certifications and strong leadership and communication under pressure.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in cybersecurity, CS, or related field.
• 7+ years in cybersecurity with emphasis on incident response and forensics.
• Experience leading complex security incidents in large environments.
• Strong knowledge of incident response methodologies and threat analytics.

Responsibilities

• Develop and continuously improve the incident response plan and playbooks.
• Lead and coordinate incident response during breaches and attacks.
• Oversee forensic investigations to determine scope and impact.
• Manage communications with stakeholders including legal, PR, and regulators.
• Conduct post-incident reviews and implement improvements.
• Mentor and lead the incident response team.

Skills

Leadership

Decision-making

Communication

Incident response

Cybersecurity knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity/CS

Certifications (GCIH, GCFA, CISSP)

Tools

SIEM

EDR

Network forensics tools

Malware analysis sandboxes

Job description

NTT DATA is seeking an experienced Incident Response Manager to lead its cybersecurity incident response function in a remote role. You will develop, manage, and execute the organisation's incident response plan, coordinating containment, eradication, and recovery efforts to minimise impact.

The ideal candidate will have 7+ years in cybersecurity with incident response and digital forensics, plus relevant certifications and strong leadership and communication under pressure.