Director, Cyber Defense (Incident Response)

Reference: CV37163

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Director of Cyber Defense (Incident Response) to join our dynamic cybersecurity team. In this critical leadership role, you will be responsible for developing and executing our incident response strategy, ensuring the protection of our organization’s information assets. You will lead a team of cybersecurity professionals, guiding them in identifying, investigating, and responding to security incidents. Your expertise will be vital in establishing and refining incident response protocols, conducting post-incident analysis, and implementing improvements to our cybersecurity posture. You will also collaborate with cross-functional teams to foster a culture of security awareness throughout the organization.

The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of cybersecurity frameworks and best practices, along with proven experience in managing incident response teams. You should have a strong background in threat intelligence, digital forensics, and vulnerability management. As the Director, you will be responsible for overseeing the development and delivery of training programs to enhance the incident response capabilities of your team. Strong communication skills are essential, as you will be required to present findings and recommendations to executive leadership and coordinate with external stakeholders, including law enforcement and regulatory bodies, when necessary. A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field, along with relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or GIAC, is required.

COMPETITIVE SALARY

London

Permanent

Added 24/10/2025
Reference: CV37163

Director, Cyber Defense (Incident Response)

London
Permanent

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