Cyber Security Incident Response Specialist

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Our client is looking for a Cyber Security Incident Response Specialist to help protect their organization from cyber threats. In this role, you will play a key part in detecting, responding to, and mitigating cybersecurity incidents. While this is not a managerial position, you will own the communication with vendors (SOC, CSIRT) and coordinate responses to security threats.

You will work closely with external security teams, internal IT, and other departments to ensure effective incident response and continuous security improvements. You will also contribute to refining their security processes and playbooks. The role reports to a Cyber Incident Response Product Manager. 

You will be responsible for leading an external team of SOC analysts and incident responders, forensic experts, as well as coordinating cross-functional teams to ensure the organization’s resilience against emerging threats while also co-designing, maintaining and overseeing incident response strategies and processes. You will be reporting to a Cyber Incident Response Product Manager.

YOUR NEW KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Oversee the entire lifecycle of cybersecurity incidents, from detection to resolution.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for managing third-party SOC and CSIRT providers to triage incidents.
• Coordinate efforts with cross-functional teams to ensure rapid containment, eradication, and recovery of compromised systems.
• Conduct post-incident analysis, documenting lessons learned and implement improvements points.
• Ensure compliance to SLAs, process adherence and process improvement to achieve operational and regulatory objectives.
• Implement industry best practices, co-develop incident playbooks with external SOC/CSIRT teams, and ensure that the organization is prepared to handle any security incidents effectively.
• Ensure incidents are prioritized and response plans are available to effectively react to relevant modern threats.
• Coordinate forensic investigations which includes acquisition and analysis of digital artifacts to determine the root cause, impact, and extent of cyber incidents to support incident response efforts.
• Lead consistent and effective advanced threat hunting based on threat intelligence feeds and against today’s threat landscape and best practices.
• Maintain clear communication channels during an incident and provide timely updates to all relevant stakeholders, including senior management.
• Support continuous training programs (e.g., tabletop exercises).
• Ensure incident response activities align with the organization’s broader business continuity and disaster recovery plans.

ARE THESE YOUR SECRET INGREDIENTS?

• 3 + years of experience in cyber security incident management.
• Strong knowledge of common attack methods, including malware, ransomware, phishing, and their mitigation strategies.
• Familiarity with Security Orchestration, Automation, and Response (SOAR) platforms to streamline incident detection and response workflows.
• Ability to lead and manage external SOC/CSIRT teams, making fast, effective decisions during crises.
• Strong documentation skills for post-incident reporting and sharing insights.
• Strong analytical thinking to continuously refine and improve incident response processes.
• Exceptional ability to communicate complex technical issues in clear, concise terms to non-technical stakeholders.
• Strong communication skills to effectively work with Vendors.

ABOUT YOUR NEW TEAM:

Our client is a growth-focused consumer goods business and a strategic bottling partner of a leading global beverage company. They bottle, distribute and sell an unrivalled range of products in 29 markets in Europe, Africa and Eurasia. As they do, they create value for all stakeholders, support socio-economic growth and build a more positive environmental impact.

They bring together more than 30,000 people from over 70 nationalities, coming from five continents. The diversity of their markets, from mature to emerging economies, provides a wide range of attractive opportunities for growth.

They nurture their talents. They give opportunities to people across all functions and levels, as well as different geographies, backgrounds and education. They are willing to take a risk on the people they believe in, even if they don’t have the perfect experience. They have faith in what every person can be. 

And although they have so much to be proud of, they always stay humble. They believe the real magic happens – for them and for you – when they OPEN UP.

AT OUR CLIENT’S, DIVERSITY HELPS THEM THRIVE

At our client’s, they are an inclusive employer that thrives on diversity. This means their environment provides equal opportunities for all, regardless of race, color, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, or gender identity. Join them in nurturing a culture where everyone belongs and contributes to their collective success.

Benefits

• Coaching and mentoring programs
• Development opportunities
• Learning programs
• Work with iconic brands
• Supportive team
• Work from home