IT Security Incident Response Leader

University of Miami - Miami, FL

Full-time - Mid Level

Miami, FL

Educational Services

About the position

The IT Security Incident Response Leader at the University of Miami Health System will oversee proactive incident detection, response, and recovery efforts. This role involves developing and implementing incident response strategies, managing a team of cybersecurity professionals, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. The leader will also focus on continuous improvement through incident analysis and threat hunting, while enhancing the organization's security posture.

Responsibilities

• Supervises the performance management of all assigned staff including hiring, training, evaluation, promotion, and termination decisions.
• Manages daily operations and directs staff to achieve departmental goals and objectives.
• Acts as liaison between industry peers, government agencies, and other specialists.
• Utilizes commercial intelligence providers to gain insight into adversary tactics and emerging threats.
• Coordinates with Security Operations to identify and assess security incidents.
• Advises IT Leadership of significant emerging threats and recommends strategic and tactical countermeasures.
• Establishes departmental goals and objectives, identifies areas of improvement, and implements action plans.
• Develops and delivers tabletop preparedness exercises annually.
• Leads quarterly reviews of the incident response plan to ensure accuracy with organizational changes.
• Attends professional meetings and workshops to stay updated on technological advancements.
• Establishes and assesses the effectiveness of internal controls and compliance with University policies.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP).
• Certified Information Security Manager (CISM).
• GIAC Certified GIAC Forensic Analyst.
• CERT Incident Response Process Professional Certificate.
• Security + certification.
• Certified Ethical Hacker certification.
• Cloud Security certification.
• Minimum 7 years of relevant experience in security incident management processes and tools.
• Experience with security risk assessment processes and forensic techniques for on-premises and cloud environments.
• Strong communication skills and ability to engage with technical staff and senior management.
• Proven ability to build relationships in a matrixed environment.

Nice-to-haves

• IT end-to-end problem management and root cause analysis experience.
• Proficiency in process formulation and improvement.
• Experience in a fast-paced, complex, dynamic, multicultural business environment.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Tuition remission
• Comprehensive benefits package