Senior Manager - Cybersecurity Incidence Response

Management Level

Job Description & Summary

Growing as a strategic advisor you leverage your influence expertise and network to deliver quality results. You motivate and coach others coming together to solve complex problems. As you increase in autonomy you apply sound judgment recognising when to take action and when to escalate. You are expected to solve through complexity ask thoughtful questions and clearly communicate how things fit together. Your ability to develop and sustain high performing diverse and inclusive teams and your commitment to excellence contributes to the success of our Firm.

Examples of the skills knowledge and experiences you need to lead and deliver value at this level include but are not limited to:

• Craft and convey clear impactful and engaging messages that tell a holistic story.
• Apply systems thinking to identify underlying problems and/or opportunities.
• Validate outcomes with clients share alternative perspectives and act on client feedback.
• Direct the team through complexity demonstrating composure through ambiguous challenging and uncertain situations.
• Deepen and evolve your expertise with a focus on staying relevant.
• Initiate open and honest coaching conversations at all levels.
• Make difficult decisions and take action to resolve issues hindering team effectiveness.
• Model and reinforce professional and technical standards (e.g. refer to specific PwC tax and audit guidance) the Firms code of conduct and independence requirements.

Main purpose of the role

Oversee and manage the response to cybersecurity incidents ensuring rapid containment investigation and remediation.

Design and implement incident response strategies including plans playbooks and processes tailored to client needs.

Provide expert guidance to clients on cybersecurity best practices risk management and threat mitigation.

Manage highpressure situations ensuring effective communication and decisionmaking during security events.

Lead mentor and support incident response teams to ensure effective of response efforts.

Build and maintain strong relationships with clients offering ongoing support and strategic advice.

Conduct detailed postincident reviews identifying lessons learned and recommending improvements to security posture.

Ensure that clients incident response practices comply with relevant regulations and industry standards.

Skills and Experience

8 Years in Cybersecurity with extensive experience in cybersecurity operations or incident response.

Advanced knowledge in managing and leading incident response efforts (including detection containment and remediation)

Experience working in a consulting capacity offering strategic advice to clients.

Ability to assess and manage cybersecurity risks.

Exposure to various industries and understanding of diverse cybersecurity threats.

Familiarity with industry regulations and compliance standards (PoPIA GDPR).

Experience in handling internal and external communication during a security incident.

Skilled in providing actionable insights and recommendations postincident.

Advanced Knowledge of Security Tools such as SIEM EDR and other security monitoring tools.

Digital Forensics expertise including experience in collecting and analysing digital evidence

Experience with frameworks such as NIST ISO 27001 and CIS.

Qualifications

BSc Computer Science Bcom IT or other relevant qualifications.

Industry recognised certifications

Experience

8 Years in Cybersecurity.

Proven management team leadership and mentorship Experience; and

Proven consulting experience.

Key Competencies:

Expert in drawing insights from diverse data sets to aid investigations.

Strong networking and technical IT understanding.

Understanding of ISO and NIST standards

Proactive and committed to delivery

Ability to perform under pressure

Planning and organising ability

Conflict management

Analytical and solutions driven

Flexible and adaptable to change

Report writing

Drivers Licence

Essential (Nonnegotiable). Own transport is required.

Overtime

In some instances overtime will be required to meet project deliverables.

Travel

Extensive travel required in the Gauteng region and nationally. Occasional travel internationally. Further given the nature of the role travel could be at short notice.

Language

The incumbent must be fluent in English

Travel Requirements

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship

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