Incident Response Manager

Huron

. Serve as the central coordinator for security and data incidents from initial detection through resolution and closure .

Posted 10/23/2026full-timeRemote • Illinois • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $140,000 - $190,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in incident response coordination, including managing security incidents, compliance obligations, and cross-functional communication. Proficient in producing metrics and executive-level reporting while maintaining effective stakeholder engagement.

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Incident Response CoordinationSecurity OperationsGRC KnowledgeIncident Tracking ToolsSecurity Certifications

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Hard Skills

Incident Response FrameworksData Loss Prevention (DLP)Identity and Access ManagementPrivacy and Fraud SecurityIncident Metrics Production

Soft Skills

Excellent Written CommunicationExcellent Verbal CommunicationStrong Organizational SkillsAnalytical Problem-SolvingAbility to Remain Composed Under Pressure

Tools & Technologies

ServiceNowJiraADO

Certifications & Qualifications

GCIHGCFACISMCISSP

Industry Keywords

Incident TriageBreach ResponseData Exposure EventsCross-Functional CollaborationPost-Incident Reviews

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ServiceNow

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as the central coordinator for security and data incidents from initial detection through resolution and closure
Partner with investigators, forensics, IT, DLP, Legal, HR, and business stakeholders to keep incidents moving
Coordinate responses to breaches, DLP events, privacy incidents, fraud and identity matters, unauthorized access, workforce activity concerns, and data exposure events
Support incident triage and severity assessment
Act as a point of contact for Legal, HR, Global Security, IT, and business stakeholders
Prepare status updates and executive-level briefings for leadership
Coordinate cross-functional communication during active incidents
Provide off-hours incident support as needed
Own the incident tracking system and drive action items, remediation, and follow-ups to closure
Maintain and refine incident response playbooks, processes, and procedures
Produce incident metrics and executive-level reporting
Support post-incident reviews and lessons-learned sessions
Collaborate with DLP, GRC, and BCP functions
Support incident response scenarios in business continuity and ransomware tabletop exercises
Help ensure compliance with regulatory, privacy, and compliance obligations
Identify and close gaps in incident response coordination, escalation paths, and stakeholder communication

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years of experience in incident response, security operations, GRC, or a related security coordination role
Experience coordinating investigations or incidents involving multiple stakeholders and teams
Undergraduate degree required, preferably in Information Security, Information Technology, Information Systems, or a related discipline
Working knowledge of incident response frameworks and practices
Working knowledge of DLP, identity and access, privacy, and fraud security domains
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong organizational skills and ability to track concurrent action items across multiple incidents
Ability to remain composed and effective under pressure
Flexibility to support incidents outside standard business hours
Security certifications such as GCIH, GCFA, CISM, CISSP, or similar preferred
Experience with case management or incident tracking tools such as ServiceNow, Jira, or ADO preferred
Familiarity with DLP, identity and access management, and privacy or fraud investigation practices preferred
Experience producing metrics and reporting for senior leadership audiences preferred
Analytical problem-solving skills preferred
Experience working across time zones and with distributed, cross-functional teams preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical coverage
Dental coverage
Vision coverage
Wellness programs
Eligibility to participate in Huron’s annual incentive compensation program