Security Response Manager

Job Title: Security Response Manager
Location-Type: Remote (EU Based)
Start Date Is: ASAP
Duration: Contract
Compensation Range: $42.75/hr – $44.75/hr

Job Description:
Lead and elevate the client's incident response function by driving complex security investigations, improving detection capabilities, and strengthening forensic depth across the organization.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities:

• Manage and respond to active security incidents and escalated tickets

• Lead cross-functional incident response calls across the organization

• Conduct deep forensic and log analysis across web, OS, and endpoint environments

• Develop and implement new custom detections within EDR and security platforms

• Provide mentorship and training to junior and mid-level analysts

• Drive continuous service improvement initiatives within the IR function

• Collaborate with European stakeholders, ensuring privacy and regulatory alignment (e.g., GDPR considerations)

• Identify gaps in tooling, processes, and security posture; propose enhancements

Requirements:

• Must-Haves:

  • 11 years of overall IT experience

  • 3 years of direct incident response experience

  • Significant hands-on experience in incident response and forensic investigations

  • Strong expertise in log analysis (web logs, OS logs, endpoint telemetry)

  • Experience with EDR and security tooling (e.g., CrowdStrike, Microsoft Defender Suite E5)

  • Experience with ServiceNow (ticketing/workflow management)

  • Familiarity with CSPM tools (e.g., Orca)

  • Experience across identity, vulnerability management, asset management, and SIEM environments

  • Ability to lead incident calls and communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders

• Nice-to-Haves:

  • Red team (offensive security testing) experience

  • Blue team (defensive detection and response) experience

  • Purple team (offensive defensive collaboration) exposure

  • Experience working in less rigid, innovation-driven environments