Cyber Security Incident Response Lead

As the number of cyberattacks and digital threats continue to grow, our world needs more passionate and innovative individuals who seek to be trailblazers in and shapers of the rapidly evolving cybersecurity landscape. At Trend Micro, we offer tremendous opportunities that will challenge and equip you to become engineered to do good in whatever path you take. By choosing to be an agent of change, you will be part of an impactful mission that aims to make the world safe for exchanging digital information. The Cyber Security Incident Response Lead’s overall responsibility is to make sure the IR response process is moving forward. The coordinator acts as the communication hub, using email, phone and in-person interactions to share incident-related information and to coordinate other team members’ activities. Responsibilities Incident Triage: Assess the severity of security incidents and promptly assemble the appropriate incident response team. Response Planning: Develop, refine, and implement incident response plans and procedures to ensure timely and effective handling of cybersecurity threats. Coordination & Containment: Lead and coordinate efforts across response teams and stakeholders to contain threats, mitigate impact, and minimize damage. Continuous Improvement: Stay current with emerging cybersecurity trends and best practices, recommending updates to security policies and procedures as needed. Communication & Reporting: Prepare clear, professional presentations and deliver them effectively to technical teams, management, and stakeholders, ensuring complex security issues are communicated in an understandable and actionable way. Stakeholder Management Provide timely security incident updates to senior management, internal stakeholders, and external partners. Conduct post-incident reviews and analysis to identify areas for improvement in incident response plans and procedures. Maintain documentation and records of security incident activities for analysis and reporting purposes. Requirements Bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, or related field. Willingness to work on a flexible and on-call schedule to respond to security incidents; hybrid work setup. Strong knowledge of cybersecurity threats and risks, as well as the tools and techniques used to prevent and respond to cyber-attacks. Proven experience responding to a wide range of security incidents, including malware outbreaks, data breaches, advanced persistent threats (APTs), ransomware attacks, and insider threats. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to clearly explain complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders. Demonstrated ability to control the flow of discussions, facilitate decision-making, and negotiate effectively during meetings and incident response calls. Ability to work both independently and collaboratively, while managing multiple priorities and deadlines in high-pressure situations. Relevant cybersecurity certifications (e.g., GIAC, CompTIA Security+) are preferred. Be Passionate. Be Innovative. Be a Trender. Be #EngineeredToDoGood.