Incident Response Manager
Sygnia is hiring a senior Incident Response Manager in Tel Aviv to lead incident response and threat-hunting engagements for clients across EMEA, directing cross-functional teams of forensic and security specialists during real-world cyberattacks. The role blends technical expertise in incident response, digital forensics, and malware analysis with crisis management, client advisory, and business
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- Tel Aviv
- Work setup
- Hybrid
- Seniority
- Not specified
- Employment
- Not specified
- Experience
- 5+ years
- Category
- Security
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- At least 5 years of experience leading teams (direct, project-based, or matrix management)
- Proven ability to lead diverse groups of specialists who do not report directly to the role
- Decisive, intellectually sharp, positive leader with strong commitment to excellence
- Calm, thoughtful leadership with sound decision-making in fast-paced environments
- Strong crisis-management capabilities and complex stakeholder management
- Exceptional written, verbal, and presentation skills in English
- In-depth understanding of advanced cyber threats, attack vectors, and adversary techniques
- Strong technical knowledge of network fundamentals, internet protocols, operating systems, and security controls
- Familiarity with tools and techniques of security event analysis, incident response, digital forensics, malware analysis, and security operations
- Ability to work on urgent, unplanned engagements with availability outside regular hours and on weekends
- Willingness to travel internationally as needed
Nice to have
- Additional languages beyond English
- Previous experience in strategy or cybersecurity consulting
- Academic degree in a technological or scientific discipline
Full 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”, it 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 experienced Incident Response Manager (IRM) to lead incident response services for clients across EMEA. This is a senior management role within Sygnia’s Incident Response department and an integral part of the company’s global IR service delivery organization.
The role combines technical leadership, crisis management, client engagement, and cross-functional project leadership. Following a substantial and successful tenure in the position, the IRM will have opportunities for continued professional growth and advancement across a variety of roles within Sygnia.
Main Responsibilities
- Lead incident response and threat-hunting engagements involving large-scale and sophisticated cyberattacks, with the objective of containing, mitigating, and defeating real-world threats.
- Lead dynamic, cross-functional teams of cybersecurity researchers, forensic experts, and other specialists assembled according to the specific needs of each engagement. Team members do not report directly to the IRM outside the scope of the project.
- Maintain clear, concise, and timely internal communication, providing regular updates to technical, financial, legal, business, and executive stakeholders within Sygnia.
- Lead client-facing communication throughout investigations and work closely with clients’ IT, security, legal, and executive teams, as well as relevant external stakeholders.
- Serve as a trusted advisor to clients during high-pressure and business-critical situations.
- Collaborate with Sygnia’s global teams to ensure consistent, high-quality incident response delivery across regions.
- Strengthen client relationships, identify relevant business opportunities, and support the introduction of additional Sygnia services.