Incident Response Coordinator

Carnegie Mellon University

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Location
Pittsburgh, PA
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2 days ago

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Carnegie Mellon University is a leading private research university in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, internationally recognized for programs in computer science, engineering, business, the arts, and artificial intelligence. Industry: Higher Education & Research

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TL;DR · Incident Response Coordinator

The Principal Information Security Engineer/Incident Response Coordinator role at Carnegie Mellon University’s Computing Services is a senior-level position within the Information Security Office, focusing on managing and coordinating cybersecurity incident response. This includes leading end-to-end incident handling from prevention to post-incident review, serving as the primary point of contact during incidents, collaborating with SOC analysts for threat analysis and remediation, and maintaining robust incident response plans. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background in information security and experience in complex computing environments, along with excellent communication skills. Key responsibilities involve coordinating with external stakeholders, tracking metrics, producing executive-level reports, and supporting policy compliance efforts. This role requires proficiency in contemporary cybersecurity technologies and tools, as well as the ability to supervise incident response team staff and ensure continuous improvement of security practices.

What you'll do

  • Lead and coordinate the end-to-end incident response process from prevention to post-incident review.
  • Serve as primary point of contact during active security incidents, ensuring timely escalation and communication.
  • Collaborate with SOC analysts and system owners to analyze, contain, and remediate threats.
  • Maintain and continuously improve incident response plans, playbooks, and communication protocols.
  • Track incident metrics and produce executive-level reporting and after-action reviews.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's Degree required
  • 8-10 years experience in information security and incident handling
  • Strong technical understanding with exceptional communication skills
  • Experience leading and coordinating end-to-end incident response processes
  • Ability to collaborate with SOC analysts, threat hunters, and system owners
  • Track record of maintaining and improving incident response plans and protocols
  • Facilitates incident response exercises and coordinates with external stakeholders

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