Incident Response Director

Description

Sygnia is the foremost global cyber readiness and response team, applying creative approaches and battle-tested solutions to help organizations beat attackers and stay secure. With a team of deep digital combat, leading- edge, purpose-built technology, and enterprise security specialists, it enables companies to proactively build cyber resilience and defeat attacks within their networks. Sygnia is a trusted advisor and service provider of technology and security teams, executives and boards of leading organizations worldwide. Sygnia supports clients at each stage of their security journey, bringing frontline experience and technological acumen to help them be unstoppable in the face of cyber threats. 

The company draws on top talent from the ranks of elite military technology units and from across the cyber industry and has some of the world’s top talents in cyber security. Described by Forbes as a “cyber security delta force”, Sygnia applies technological supremacy, digital combat experience, data analytics and a business-driven mindset to cyber security, enabling organizations to excel in the age of cyber. 

Sygnia is looking for an Incident Response Director; to lead it’s IL IR group, who is supporting organizations under cyber-attack worldwide. The IR Director will report directly to VP IR. 

Cyber threats are constantly growing in volume, velocity and sophistication. When an organization is confronted with an advanced attack, it needs the strongest capabilities on its side. In many cases, an incident response engagement is in fact a battle within a network. The operational art, experience, focus, and speed of Sygnia’s response teams can mean the difference between a minor blow, and a devastating impact on an organization’s performance and reputation. 

The Incident Response Director will be key to the success of Incident Response projects worldwide, and should possess strong leadership and client-facing skills, be highly technical and thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic environment. 

Main Responsibilities 

• Lead multiple teams of top-tier cyber security researchers and forensic experts responding to large-scale and complex cyber-attacks globally, beating real-world sophisticated threat actors. 
• Become a trusted advisor for client executives during incidents, and the main escalation point for crisis management.  
• Oversee all client-facing engagements within the EMEA region, assuring top quality delivery standards.  
• Train, guide and empower team leaders and team members, enhancing their technical, managerial, and consulting skills. 
• Support efforts to generate new business, by creating professional content and attending events, conferences and client meetings. 
• Be part of the management group Sygnia’s global IR department, lead and take part in cross-company projects and cooperations.  

Requirements

Requirements:

• At least 4 years of experience managing teams within the cyber domain. 
• Hands-on technical background in cybersecurity – MUST; Incident Response technical/managerial background – an advantage. 
• Client-facing experience – MUST. 
• Experience working with global clients – an advantage. 
• Experience in professional cybersecurity services consulting roles – an advantage. 
• Strong ability to perform under pressure, manage heavy workloads, and operate effectively in crisis situations. 
• Proven ability to thrive in a dynamic environment and handle multiple projects under tight deadlines. 
• Exceptional analytical, reporting, and communication skills in both Hebrew and English (written and spoken). 
• Willingness to travel abroad on short notice.