About This Role – Head of Cyber Defense

Genesis is seeking a Head of Cyber Defense who will be responsible for incident response, threat hunting, and vulnerability management. The candidate will demonstrate a mix of tactical and strategic expertise within the incident response function, capable of running and leading complex investigations.

Responsibilities:

• Monitor and investigate network and system activity for suspicious events
• Manage in house and third-party analysts and responders as appropriate
• Perform threat hunting exercises based on shared intelligence, TPPs, and investigation results
• Act as subject matter expert to other teams within the Company, providing guidance on preparing, containing, responding, and preventing incidents
• Prepare incident reports and review incidents with regulators, auditors, and senior leadership
• Assist in the selection and development of methodologies, tools, policies, and procedures in support of cyber defense initiatives
• Conduct root cause analysis to identify causes of the incident, document lessons learned, and apply corrective actions to prevent future occurrences
• Provide regular updates on incidents to senior management and other relevant stakeholder
• Maintain appropriate records and chains of custody for all incident activity
• Serve as the point of escalation for all cyber incidents
• Capable of providing expert testimony in court or at public inquiries as required
• Coordinate annual tabletop exercises to test the effectiveness of the incident response program
• Build and deliver information security and awareness training to employees as necessary
• Oversee the identification and remediation of vulnerabilities within the environment
• Design, build, and oversee the company’s Incident Response processes and procedures
• Participate in technical meetings and working groups to address issues related to information security and incident preparedness
• Evaluate and maintain relationships with external technical and legal specialists, and closely manage the work of these providers
• Investigate security incidents

Requirements:

• 10+ years of experience in information security
• At least 4 years of experience leading incident response or relevant cyber defense functions
• Familiarity with conducting digital/network forensic investigations
• Experience with securing and responding to incidents in cloud environments
• Ability to express complex technical information and concepts to a broad audience
• Knowledge of regulatory frameworks such as NIST, ISO, GDPR, NY DFS, etc.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to calmly handle investigations
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple assignments and responsibilities

Benefits:

• 100% Premium Coverage for Medical, Dental, & Vision for you and your dependents
• Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Accounts, Tax-Free Transit benefits, & other supplemental benefits available
• Flexible time off
• Generous Parental Leave
  
  

The base salary range for this role is $255,000 - $300,000. This range is not inclusive of any potential bonus amounts.  Factors that may impact the agreed upon base salary for a particular candidate include years of experience, skill set, and other external factors.