Cybersecurity Incident Response Manager Job at Covenant HR in Portland

Company - Our client is a global leader in digital transformation and cybersecurity, trusted by Fortune 500 companies and government agencies alike. Known for their innovation and resilience, they offer an outstanding culture of security, learning, and professional growth.

Job Title - Cybersecurity Incident Response Manager

Location - Remote

Role Type - Contract with potential for conversion to FTE

Must Have Skills

• 5+ years of experience in cybersecurity incident response, security operations, or digital forensics
• Proven incident response expertise with real-world experience managing complex incidents under pressure
• Deep knowledge of attack vectors, threat actors, and remediation techniques (malware, phishing, ransomware, etc.)
• Hands-on experience with SIEM, EDR, SOAR, and forensic tools
• Strong communication and leadership skills with the ability to brief executives effectively

Responsibilities and Job Details

• Serve as the primary coordinator for all security incidents, overseeing containment, eradication, and recovery
• Lead the response to complex cybersecurity events, ensuring clear documentation and swift action
• Support early-stage incident identification and guide technical and business teams through remediation
• Act as the central communication point across IT, security, legal, compliance, and leadership
• Provide executive briefings and status updates during ongoing incident response efforts
• Drive and refine incident response playbooks and triage/escalation procedures
• Lead post-incident reviews, documenting lessons learned and driving process improvements
• Collaborate with third-party vendors, MSSPs, and partners during response activities
• Enhance organizational preparedness by evolving detection, response, and recovery workflows
• Ensure adherence to compliance frameworks like NIST, ISO, HIPAA, and PCI
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of the overall security posture and resilience program
• Opportunity to transition into a full-time leadership role following the contract period

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Contract