Manager of Incident Response Budapest

Manager of Incident Response
Budapest

Manager of Incident ResponseBudapest, Hungary (Hybrid)

Join our client and be part of a team that celebrates your unique work style. With flexible work options, a supportive team, and rewards that reflect your value, you can focus on what matters most – driving your growth, while fueling ours. Our commitment to respect, transparency, and simplicity means you can trust us to always choose to do the right thing. As a trusted partner for purpose-built AI and intelligent automation, we solve highly complex problems for our enterprise

customers and put their information to work to transform the way they do business.

Over 10, 000 customers trust our client,

including many Fortune 500 ones. You will work on further developing a portfolio already containing client names such as

DHL, Johnson & Johnson, FDA, DMV, PwC, KeyBank, Spotify, and H&R BLOCK. The Manager of Incident Response will be responsible for overseeing the development and implementation of the incident response strategy, managing the incident response team, and ensuring timely and effective responses to security incidents. This role requires strong leadership skills, a deep understanding of cybersecurity threats, and the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Key Responsibilities:

Incident Response Strategy:

Develop and implement a comprehensive incident response plan that aligns with organizational goals and industry best practices

Team Leadership:

Lead, mentor, and manage the incident response team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and professional development

Incident Management:

Oversee the detection, analysis, containment, eradication, and recovery processes for security incidents, ensuring effective communication throughout the lifecycle of incidents

Threat Intelligence:

Stay current with emerging threats and vulnerabilities, utilizing threat intelligence to inform incident response strategies and enhance organizational readiness

Collaboration:

Work closely with IT, security operations, legal, and compliance teams to coordinate incident response efforts and ensure alignment with broader risk management strategies

Training and Awareness:

Develop and conduct training programs and tabletop exercises to enhance the incident response capabilities of the team and other stakeholders

Post-Incident Review:

Lead post-incident analysis and reporting to identify lessons learned, improve response processes, and make recommendations for enhancing security posture

Reporting:

Prepare regular reports for senior management on incident response metrics, trends, and outcomes, providing insights for informed decision-making

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Information Security, Computer Science, or a related field (Master’s degree preferred)

7+ years of experience in information security, with a focus on incident response or threat management, including 3+ years in a leadership role

Strong understanding of incident response frameworks and methodologies (e. g. , NIST, SANS)

Experience with security tools and technologies, including SIEM, forensic analysis tools, and incident management software

Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage high-pressure situations and make informed decisions quickly

Strong communication and interpersonal skills, capable of effectively collaborating with technical and non-technical stakeholders Preferred Qualifications:

Relevant certifications (e. g. , CISSP, CISM, CEH, GCIH).

Experience with cybersecurity threat hunting and proactive defense strategies.

Additionally, you will enjoy some of our local benefits such as:

Work from home, remotely, or hybrid

Partial compensation for glasses and lenses

Private health insurance

Volunteering Time Off (2 days/ year)

SZÉP Card for recreational activities

3 extra days/ month for 'sick leave' without doctors visit

Flexible working hours