Your Impact:

　　At Jacobs, we’re always looking beyond to raise the bar and deliver with excellence. We apply our expertise and knowledge as we look to the future with great optimism and focus. We don’t settle until we give our best and make a difference.

　　We’re seeking a Director of Cybersecurity Incident Response – a critical, strategic leadership role responsible for overseeing and managing the organization's response to cyber threats and incidents. This position requires a seasoned professional with extensive experience in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, and Incident Response. The right candidate must have a deep understanding of security frameworks and US and international privacy regulations and can lead a team of incident response experts. As a Director of Cybersecurity Incident Response, you will be critical in developing and implementing incident response strategies, policies, and procedures to protect the organization's assets and sensitive information.

　　As Director of Cybersecurity Incident Response, your key contributions will include:

　　Strategic Leadership:

　　Develop and lead the organization's overall incident response and Red Team strategy.

　　Collaborate with senior management to align BLUE/RED team initiatives with business goals and objectives.

　　Stay abreast of emerging threats, industry best practices, and evolving technologies to enhance incident response capabilities.

　　Proactively look for opportunities to improve current security posture.

　　Team Management:

　　Build, lead, manage, and mentor a high-performing incident response team.

　　Establish clear roles and responsibilities within the team to ensure effective incident response.

　　Conduct regular training and simulations to enhance the team's readiness and capabilities.

　　Incident Detection and Analysis:

　　Implement and oversee tools and processes for continuous monitoring and early detection of security incidents.

　　Conduct a thorough analysis of security incidents to determine the scope, impact, and root cause.

　　Incident Response Planning:

　　Develop and maintain incident response plans, procedures, and playbooks.

　　Coordinate with relevant stakeholders to ensure incident response plans align with business needs and regulatory requirements.

　　Communication and Reporting:

　　Establish communication channels and protocols for reporting and escalating security incidents.

　　Provide timely and accurate updates to senior management, legal, and other stakeholders during incident response activities.

　　Coordination and Collaboration:

　　Collaborate with internal departments, external partners, and law enforcement agencies during incident response activities.

　　Work closely with IT, legal, and compliance teams to ensure a holistic and coordinated incident response.

　　Continuous Improvement:

　　Conduct post-incident reviews and analysis to identify areas for improvement.

　　Implement lessons learned to enhance incident response processes and procedures.

　　Here's What You'll Need:

　　Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Security, or related technical field.

　　Advanced, progressive hands-on experience in enterprise network engineering, server support, or Managed Security Service Provider experience.

　　Extensive hands-on incident response experience.

　　Proven experience in a leadership role within incident response or a related IT field.

　　Strong knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks, US and international regulations, and best practices.

　　Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.

　　Ideally, you’ll also have:

　　Master’s degree in related field.

　　Relevant certifications such as OSCP, CISSP, CISM, CEH, or GIAC certifications are highly desirable.

　　Extensive experience with and knowledge of the following tools and technologies

　　Cloud – MS Azure, GSuite, and AWS.

　　EDR - Defender, CrowdStrike, SentinalOne, TrendMicro.

　　SIEM - Splunk, Qradar, Sentinel, Rapid7, Elastic.

　　Email Hygiene - Office Defender, Proofpoint, Mimecast, Abnormal Security.

　　NextGen Firewalls - Palo Alto, Cisco, Fortinet, F5

　　Jacobs health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things you care about. Your health. Your well-being. Your security. Your future. Eligible employees and their dependents may elect medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. Employees are able to enroll in our company’s 401k plan, and if eligible, a deferred compensation plan, and Executive Deferral Plan. We have an unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) policy for eligible full-time exempt employees, seven paid holidays, one floating holiday, and caregiver leave. Hired applicants will be able to purchase discounted company stock and have the opportunity to receive a performance discretionary bonus. The base salary range for this position is $124,300 to $225,400. This range reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position across all US locations [add if remote]. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

　　At Jacobs, we’re challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world’s most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good. With $13 billion in revenue and a talent force of more than 55,000, Jacobs provides a full spectrum of professional services including consulting, technical, scientific and project delivery for the government and private sector.

　　Jacobs is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, medical condition, marital or domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression and transgender status, mental disability or physical disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, citizenship, low-income status or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable law. Learn more about your rights under Federal EEO laws and supplemental language.