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Cybersecurity Incident Response Lead

Location: Remote
Compensation: Salary
Reviewed: Tue, Sep 22, 2026
This job expires in: 30 days

Job Summary

Leading the incident response efforts, the full-time remote Cybersecurity Incident Response Lead will oversee security incidents, coordinate response actions, and communicate updates to stakeholders while ensuring effective utilization of cybersecurity tools and protocols.

Key responsibilities
  • Serve as the primary point of contact and decision-maker during cybersecurity incidents
  • Lead and coordinate incident response efforts, mobilizing resources and implementing response plans
  • Conduct post-incident reviews to identify lessons learned and improve response procedures
Required qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience)
  • 8+ years IT/Cybersecurity experience with proven leadership in incident response
  • Strong technical knowledge of network security, malware analysis, and intrusion detection
  • Understanding of various operating systems (z/OS, Windows, UNIX, Linux, AIX, etc.)
  • Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship

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