Security Incident Responder

WPP is the creative transformation company. We use the power of creativity to build better futures for our people, planet, clients, and communities. Working at WPP means being part of a global network of more than 100,000 talented people dedicated to doing extraordinary work for our clients. We operate in over 100 countries, with corporate headquarters in New York, London, and Singapore. WPP is a world leader in marketing services, with deep AI, data, and technology capabilities, global presence, and unrivalled creative talent. Our clients include many of the biggest companies and advertisers in the world, including approximately 300 of the Fortune Global 500. Our people are the key to our success. We're committed to fostering a culture of creativity, belonging, and continuous learning, attracting and developing the brightest talent, and providing exciting career opportunities that help our people grow. The Cyber Incident Responder will be responsible for managing the organization's response to all severity levels (Sev 1-4) of security incidents. The role involves leading the investigation, recovery, and follow-up of security incidents, allocated based on time of day, business area, and the individual's skills and experience. The responder will work closely with the team to ensure timely recovery from security incidents and collaborate with other departments to implement processes, procedures, and technologies to prevent future occurrences. Additionally, the role includes reviewing, improving, and maintaining a comprehensive suite of security incident response procedures and playbooks. The Cyber Incident Responder will also be expected to conduct threat analysis, provide incident reports, and participate in post-incident reviews to identify lessons learned and areas for improvement. **Responsibilities:** - Manage Security Incidents: Effectively oversee the management, investigation, and forensic analysis of security incidents. - Team Collaboration: Collaborate with team members to optimize incident response processes, procedures, and approaches. - Procedure and Playbook Maintenance: Continuously review, enhance, and maintain security incident response procedures and playbooks. - Stakeholder Engagement: Develop and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders, suppliers, and external agencies. - Incident Simulations: Participate in and enhance regular cyber security incident simulations and exercises to ensure preparedness. - Threat Analysis and Reporting: Conduct threat analysis, generate incident reports, and participate in post-incident reviews to identify lessons learned and areas for improvement. **Requirements:** - Computer Science Degree (desirable but not essential) - CISSP or similar - Certified Incident Handler or similar - Certified Forensic Analyst or similar - Experience of managing security incidents within a large multinational organization - Experience of driving security investigations and forensics - Experience of working within a high pressured security incident response team - Experience of working with suppliers, external stakeholders, and internal teams and developing strong and trusting working relationships - Ability to communicate effectively with senior management **Who you are:** - You're open, inclusive, collaborative, and open-minded - You're optimistic, believing in the power of creativity, technology, and talent - You're extraordinary, fostering a culture of creativity and collaboration WPP offers passionate, inspired people the opportunity to create extraordinary work at an unparalleled scale in the industry. The challenging and stimulating work environment encourages creative problem solvers to excel. If you are up for the challenge and seek a culture of respect and equal opportunities, WPP is the place for you.,