Director, Global Security Incident Response (Cybersecurity)

TL;DR

Director, Global Security Incident Response (Cybersecurity): Leading global security incident response operations and refining security processes with an accent on threat management across edge, product, and cloud environments. Focus on building scalable analysis processes, automating response frameworks, and managing high-performance DevSecOps teams.

Location: Hybrid in Austin, TX, New York, NY, or San Francisco, CA

Salary: $215,000 – $310,000

Company

hirify.global is a global network providing security and performance services to millions of websites, focusing on building a better and safer Internet.

What you will do

• Oversee global security incident response from detection to resolution, ensuring rapid response capabilities.
• Build and scale incident response frameworks, analysis processes, and automated playbooks.
• Manage staffing, resourcing, and vendor relationships for critical security tooling.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Product, Infrastructure, SRE, and Legal teams to align security strategies.
• Develop security-as-code methodologies and integrate security practices within CI/CD pipelines.
• Implement and monitor KPIs to evaluate and improve the effectiveness of the SIRT function.

Requirements

• Over 7 years of experience in Information Security, with at least 5 years leading IR or SecOps teams.
• Strong proficiency in Python, Go, Ruby, and SQL.
• Hands-on experience with Linux/UNIX, macOS, AWS, GCP, and Azure ecosystems.
• Expertise in advanced security tools including SIEM, SOAR, and EDR.
• Knowledge of DevSecOps, Security as Code, and regulatory frameworks (NIST, ISO, GDPR, etc.).
• Must be based in or able to work from Austin, New York, or San Francisco in a hybrid model.

Nice to have

• Comprehensive knowledge of digital forensics, chain of custody, and legal evidence procedures.
• Experience designing and managing IR programs at large global enterprise technology companies.
• Software engineering background for designing custom security response tools.
• Experience conducting maturity and gap assessments.

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Financial security through a 401(k) retirement plan and Employee Stock Participation Plan.
• Flexible paid time off covering vacation and sick leave.
• Family-forming benefits, on-demand mental health support, and Global Travel Medical Insurance.
• A culture of curiosity and iteration, leveraging AI to solve complex Internet problems.