Incident Response - Manager

Industry/Sector

Not Applicable

Specialism

Cybersecurity & Privacy

Management Level

Manager

Job Description & Summary

The Opportunity

Join our Acceleration Center India and help shape the future of business for our diverse client portfolio across geographies and jurisdictions. You’ll work at the heart of global teams across Advisory, Assurance, Tax and Business Services—solving real client challenges through connected collaboration. We’ll help you grow your skills so you can go further. With hands-on learning, cutting-edge tools and an inclusive culture, this is your opportunity to do inspiring work that makes a difference—every day.

As a Incident Response - Manager you will lead client support work in cybersecurity incident management, helping identify, analyze, and respond to security events that affect client systems and data within our Cybersecurity practice. As a Manager you will guide teams, coach junior professionals, and direct workstreams with accountability for planning, timelines, and deliverables while using sound judgment and technology to support client needs. In this role at PwC Acceleration Center Bangalore, you will manage incident response activities, coordinate analysis across technical areas, and help translate findings into practical actions that reduce future exposure.

Responsibilities

- Leading cyber incident response workstreams from detection through containment, eradication, and recovery
- Coordinating with client stakeholders and internal teams to manage incident timelines, priorities, and deliverables
- Overseeing forensic analysis, log review, and threat intelligence to determine scope, impact, and root cause
- Developing incident response plans, remediation actions, and communication materials tailored to client environments
- Guiding teams in the use of security operations tooling, network security platforms, and digital forensics methods
- Reviewing technical findings and investigative output to validate accuracy, completeness, and alignment with client needs
- Coaching team members on incident handling methods, analytical thinking, and crisis response procedures
- Identifying opportunities to strengthen cyber resilience through lessons learned, threat mitigation, and vulnerability reduction

What You Must Have

- At least a Bachelor's degree
- At least 5 years of experience
- Oral and written proficiency in English required

What Sets You Apart

- Preference for at least one of the following fields of study: Business Studies, Computer and Information Science, Information CyberSecurity, Information Technology, Management Information Systems
- At least one of the following: One or more certifications aligned to incident response and cyber defense, including GIAC (eg., GCFA, GCIA, GCIH) or equivalent incident response credentials
- Leading incident response teams through client-facing cyber defense engagements
- Managing threat detection, digital forensics, and remediation workstreams
- Coordinating incident handling timelines, deliverables, and stakeholder communications
- Mentoring junior analysts while reviewing findings and investigative work
- Applying security operations, log analysis, and vulnerability insights

Travel Requirements

Not Specified

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