Cyber Incident Response Commander (Cybersecurity)

TL;DR

Cyber Incident Response Commander (Cybersecurity): Leading and coordinating the organization's response to cybersecurity incidents to minimize business impact with an accent on incident governance, forensic investigations, and stakeholder communication. Focus on maintaining incident response plans, developing operational playbooks, and overseeing the full lifecycle of incident containment and recovery.

Location: Hybrid in Montréal, Canada

Company

hirify.global is a European leader in consulting, digital services, and software development supporting digital transformation for global clients.

What you will do

• Act as Incident Commander during security events, coordinating cross-functional teams to identify and remediate threats.
• Maintain and continuously improve the Incident Response Plan (IRP) and develop detailed operational playbooks.
• Oversee forensic investigations and evidence collection throughout the incident lifecycle.
• Coordinate communication and reporting between technical teams and business stakeholders, including Legal and Communications.
• Assess incident severity, declare major incidents, and ensure alignment with regulatory requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or a related STEM field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in CERT/CSIRT, SOC/SecOps, or GRC roles.
• Certifications such as GCFA, CIH, CISSP, CEH, ECSA, or ITIL Foundation.
• Strong knowledge of incident response methodologies like NIST, ISO 27035, or SANS.
• Professional proficiency in English (written and spoken).

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package with 100% of premiums covered (health, dental, vision, and life insurance).
• Competitive base salary and annual performance bonus.
• Generous paid time off, including 3 weeks of vacation, sick leave, and personal days.
• Monthly transportation allowance to support commuting.
• Hybrid work environment focusing on flexibility and connection.