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We are looking for an experienced and passionate Senior Manager of Incident Response who will report into the Sr. Director, Cyberfusion Center. You will lead our Incident Response, Forensic and Blue team activities.

The Senior Manager of Incident Response is a strategic and hands-on leader responsible for overseeing the organization's cybersecurity incident response, containment and recovery efforts. This position is responsible for managing a team of experienced analysts to promptly detect, contain, and resolve security threats, ensuring minimal disruption to business operations. The Senior Manager will develop and maintain robust incident response plans, coordinate cross-functional communication during security events, and ensure compliance with regulatory and industry standards. The ideal candidate will be a forward thinker who can balance operational execution with strategic planning to strengthen the organization's overall security posture.

About the Job

• Lead the Incident Response team, providing technical direction, mentorship, and performance management.
• Develop, maintain, and continuously improve incident response policies, strategies, and procedures.
• Oversee incident investigations, including root cause analysis and post-incident reporting.
• Coordinate with IT, security operations, legal, digital, communications, and executive leadership during security events.
• Ensure escalation and communication of incidents to appropriate stakeholders.
• Manage and mentor IR team members, fostering skill development and career growth.
• Conduct regular tabletop exercises and simulations to test and improve incident response readiness.
• Stay current with emerging threats, attack techniques, and security technologies.
• Partner with threat intelligence teams to proactively identify and mitigate risks.
• Provide metrics, reports, and executive briefings on incident trends and program effectiveness.
• Co-manage MSSP and assist in improving detections, automation, metrics and continuous improvement processes.
• Participate in incident response efforts, including investigation, mitigation, and post-incident reviews to improve security posture.

About You

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or related field (Master's preferred).
• 8+ years of experience in information security, with at least 4 years in an incident response leadership role.
• Proven track record managing large-scale security incidents in hierarchical enterprise environments.

Required Skills:

• Expertise in incident response methodologies, digital forensics, and malware analysis.
• Experience with network security, endpoint security, and cloud security principles.
• Familiarity with SIEM, SOAR, EDR, and threat intelligence platforms.
• Experience working in cloud environments such as AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Knowledge of relevant compliance and security frameworks (NIST, ISO 27035, MITRE ATT&CK).
• Ability to perform under pressure and manage multiple priorities in high-stress situations.
• Collaborative and cross functional mindset across departments.

 Certifications (Preferred):

• CISSP, CISM, GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH), GIAC Certified Forensic Analyst (GCFA), or equivalent.

This is a remote position based in the United States.

The expected starting salary range for this role is $128,800 - $171,600 per year. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range based on the location of the role. The amount a particular employee will earn within the salary range will be based on factors such as relevant education, qualifications, performance and business needs.

Levi Strauss & Co. (LS&Co.) offers a total rewards package that includes base pay, incentive plans, 401(k) matching, paid leave, health insurance, product discounts, and more designed to help you and your family stay healthy, meet your financial goals, and balance the demands of your work and personal life. Available benefits and incentive compensation vary depending upon the specifics of the role; details relating to a specific role will be made available upon request. Read more about our benefits here.

LS&Co. is an affirmative action and equal employment opportunity employer. We welcome and value people from diverse cultures, backgrounds, and experiences to make LS&Co. a collective success.

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