Project Manager Cyber Incident Response

Our client is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead cybersecurity initiatives with a focus on incident response planning, coordination, and delivery. This role is critical to managing end-to-end incident response activities, stakeholder engagement, and governance across security operations.

Responsibilities & Qualifications

• Manage end-to-end cybersecurity projects focused on cyber incident response planning, coordination, and execution
• Support the full incident response lifecycle including identification, containment, investigation, remediation, and recovery
• Coordinate incident response activities across security teams, business stakeholders, and senior leadership to ensure alignment and accountability
• Oversee post-incident activities including root cause analysis, lessons learned sessions, and remediation plan tracking
• Maintain project governance, reporting, and documentation to ensure incident response initiatives meet security policies and regulatory requirements
• Facilitate collaboration between cybersecurity teams and business units to resolve escalations and optimize incident resolution
• Present project updates and incident-related findings to senior stakeholders with clear risk and business impact communication

Requirements

• 8–10 years of project management experience, with demonstrated expertise in cybersecurity and incident response
• Strong knowledge of incident response frameworks (NIST Cybersecurity Framework, ISO 27001) and incident response lifecycle best practices
• Proficiency with project management and ticketing tools (ServiceNow, Jira)
• Expertise in stakeholder engagement, risk management, and project governance
• Proven ability to manage complex projects with competing priorities and tight timelines in a security-focused environment
• Excellent communication and presentation skills for executive-level reporting and cross-functional coordination