Cybersecurity Incident Response Manager/Director

About Gruve

Gruve is an innovative software services startup dedicated to transforming enterprises to AI powerhouses. We specialize in cybersecurity, customer experience, cloud infrastructure, and advanced technologies such as Large Language Models (LLMs). Our mission is to assist our customers in their business strategies utilizing their data to make more intelligent decisions. As a well-funded early-stage startup, Gruve offers a dynamic environment with strong customer and partner networks.

About the Role
Gruve Tech Inc is seeking an experienced Cybersecurity Incident Response Manager or Director to join our Professional Services team. The ideal candidate will build and lead a team responsible for responding to cybersecurity incidents—ensuring that threats are effectively identified, contained, and remediated. This role demands deep expertise in cybersecurity principles, incident response processes, and strong team leadership capabilities.

Key Responsibilities

Incident Management

• Lead the incident response team in identifying, analyzing, and resolving cybersecurity incidents.
• Coordinate with stakeholders for timely and effective resolution.
• Develop and maintain incident response plans, playbooks, and SOPs.

Threat Analysis and Mitigation

• Conduct thorough investigations to determine root cause and impact of incidents.
• Use threat intelligence and advanced analytics to identify and address potential threats.
• Implement and oversee remediation measures to prevent recurrence.

Communication and Reporting

• Communicate clearly with senior management and external stakeholders during and post-incident.
• Prepare detailed incident reports with post-incident analysis and recommendations.
• Automate incident and remediation reports.

Team Leadership and Development

• Hire, mentor, and lead incident responders and security analysts.
• Promote a collaborative, high-performance team environment.
• Ensure training and competence standards are maintained.

Collaboration and Coordination

• Coordinate with external partners and vendors during incident response.
• Participate in proactive security measures including threat hunting.
• Maintain working relationships with law enforcement when required

Qualification

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or Cybersecurity
• Minimum 10 years of experience in cybersecurity, with at least 5 years in incident response
• Strong track record of hiring and building effective teams
• Ability to work under pressure and handle multiple priorities

Preferred Qualification

• Industry certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or CEH
• Proficiency in SIEM tools (e.g., Splunk, QRadar) and SOAR platforms
• Strong understanding of: Network security, Endpoint and cloud security, digital forensics, malware analysis, and threat intelligence.

Salary

$200,000-$280,000 USD

Why Gruve

At Gruve, we foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive and contribute their best work. If you’re passionate about technology and eager to make an impact, we’d love to hear from you.

Gruve is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and thank all who apply; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.