Security Response Coordinator

Security Response Coordinator

Role Overview

As a Security Response Coordinator you will play a critical role in ensuring the effective management and response to security incidents within our organization You will collaborate with cross functional teams and stakeholders to develop and implement incident response plans coordinate incident investigations and drive the resolution of security incidents in a timely manner

The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication skills strong problemsolving abilities and a deep understanding of security incident management

Responsibilities

Collaborate with key stakeholders to identify potential security threats and vulnerabilities

Regularly review and refine incident response procedures based on industry best practices and lessons learned

Perform initial triage and analysis of security incidents

Escalate incidents to Level 2 or Level 3 as necessary

Document and track incidents in the incident management system

Coordinate incident response efforts

Serve as the primary point of contact for all security incidents ensuring timely response and resolution

Establish and maintain communication channels with internal teams and external partners to facilitate incident response activities

Coordinate and lead cross functional incident response teams providing clear guidance and direction

Investigate security incidents

Conduct thorough investigations into security incidents including data breaches system intrusions and policy violations

Collect and analyze evidence identify the root cause of incidents and provide recommendations to prevent future occurrences

Document incident details actions taken and lessons learned for post incident analysis and reporting

Incident escalation and reporting

Assess the severity and impact of security incidents and escalate as necessary to senior management or executive leadership

Prepare comprehensive incident reports and communicate findings to relevant stakeholders

Provide regular updates on incident response activities metrics and key performance indicators KPIs to management

Continuous improvement

Stay abreast of the latest security trends emerging threats and industry best practices

Contribute to the enhancement of security policies procedures and guidelines

Participate in tabletop exercises drills and simulations to test and improve incident response capabilities

Participate in regular training and awareness programs

Requirements

Bachelors degree in computer science Information Security or a related field Relevant certifications eg CISSP CISM GIAC are a plus

Proven experience in security incident management preferably in a fast paced and complex environment

Strong understanding of security frameworks standards and regulations eg GDPR

Familiarity with incident response tools technologies and forensic techniques

Excellent communication skills both written and verbal with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to nontechnical stakeholders

Strong analytical and problemsolving abilities with a keen attention to detail

Ethical mindset and commitment to maintaining the confidentiality integrity and availability of sensitive information