Incident response analyst

Hi,

As the Information Security Senior Global Incident Response Analyst , you will play a critical role in the organization's cybersecurity efforts. The position is responsible for acting as a senior analyst during security incidents, coordinating efforts with various members of the Incident Response Team, ensuring Preparation, Identification, Containment, Eradication, Recovery, and Lessons Learned. This position will work closely with business owners, IT teams, Privacy / Legal, and other members of the Information Security Team to protect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the organization's data and systems.

In this role, you will be responsible for the following :

Incident Response Command

Participate and occasionally lead the response to high-impact cybersecurity incidents.

Coordinate cross-functional teams globally to ensure timely containment, eradication, and recovery.

Act as a first-level decision-maker during incidents, escalating to Managers / Directors, coordinating with Info Sec Comms, and following established response protocols.

Process & Procedure Improvement

Develop, maintain, and continuously improve global incident response playbooks, runbooks, and workflows.

Participate in regular incident simulations and tabletop exercises to evaluate and enhance response readiness.

Analyze incident post-mortems to identify root causes and implement corrective actions.

At a minimum, we would like you to have :

Bachelor’s degree in information security, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field or equivalent work experience.

Proven experience (5 years) in cybersecurity (operations, vulnerability management, engineering, or related roles) with at least 1 year of experience coordinating incident response actions / activities

Advanced knowledge of security concepts and principles

Experience coordinating global, cross-functional teams in high-pressure situations

Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

Familiarity with common security tools such as SIEM, EDR, forensics, and incident management platforms

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Robust attention to detail.

Obtain relevant certifications such as Comp TIA Security+, Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), etc.

Career Development :

This position serves a mid-level individual contributor role in information security. As the Senior Global Incident Response Analyst gains experience and certifications, they can advance to higher-level roles such as Incident Response Lead and / or Manager. Continuing education and professional development are essential for career growth in this field.