Ashland Inc

Cyber Security Manager: Incident Detection and Response

Ashland Inc$120K — $150K *
US-AnywhereRemote in United States
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, Engineering, or related field (equivalent experience accepted)
  • Relevant cybersecurity certifications preferred, including GCIH, GCIA, CISSP, and cloud-specific qualifications like AWS or Azure
  • Strong understanding of security operations, digital forensics, incident response, and threat detection methodologies
  • Demonstrated ability to lead technical teams in an operational environment
  • 7-10+ years of progressive experience in cybersecurity, with a minimum of 3-5 years in SOC, Incident Response, or Threat Detection roles
  • 3+ years of experience managing or leading teams, focusing on performance management and talent development
  • Hands-on experience in leading cyber incident investigations.

Responsibilities

  • Lead, mentor, and develop an Incident Detection and Response (IDR) team
  • Conduct cyber incident investigations and oversee root cause analysis
  • Design and operate detection capabilities complying with risk appetite
  • Develop threat models and improve cyber defense posture
  • Implement data-driven methodology to measure cyber defense effectiveness
  • Coordinate response activities across IT, legal, HR, and other stakeholders
  • Establish and track metrics for defense effectiveness, reporting outcomes to leadership.

Benefits

  • Dynamic and challenging work environment
  • Pay-for-performance incentive plans
  • Opportunities for professional development and advancement
  • Strong commitment to employee engagement and valuing contributions
  • Work with a diverse and inclusive team.
  • Long-standing reputation for employee retention and satisfaction.
Full Job Description
Ashland has an exciting opportunity for a Cyber Security Manager: Incident Detection and Response to join us in this remote role. This position will report to the Cyber Security Director. Responsibilities:
  • Lead, mentor, and develop a blended IDR team (IR, SOC operations, threat detection, and security tooling engineers)
  • Lead cyber incident investigations across the environment and oversee root cause analysis
  • Lead the design and operation of detection capabilities aligned with compliance requirements and risk appetite
  • Oversee the development of threat models and provide guidance on improving cyber defense posture
  • Execute and oversee a process of a data driven methodology for measuring cyber defense effectiveness
  • Coordinate cross-functional response activities with IT infrastructure, applications, OT/ICS teams, legal, HR, communications, and other stakeholders.
  • Establish and track metrics to measure defense effectiveness, report outcomes and trends to leadership.
Desired Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, Engineering, or related field preferred; equivalent experience considered.
  • Relevant professional certifications preferred, such as:
    • Incident Response / Blue Team: GCIH, GCIA, GCED, GCFR, GNFA, GCTI, GCFA
    • General Security: CISSP, CISM, CCSP
    • Cloud or platform specific: Azure, AWS, or similar
  • Strong understanding of security operations, digital forensics, incident response, and threat detection methodologies.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead technical teams in an operational environment.
Experienced required:
  • 7-10+ years of progressive experience in cybersecurity, with at least 3-5 years directly in Security Operations Center (SOC), Incident Response, or Threat Detection roles.
  • 3+ years of people management or team-lead experience, including performance management, coaching, and talent development.
  • Hands-on experience in leading cyber incident investigations from detection through containment and recovery.
  • Proven experience managing or partnering with an MSSP/MDR/SOC-as-a-Service provider.
  • Experience in industrial/OT/ICS environments (e.g., chemical, energy, manufacturing) strongly preferred.

About Ashland Inc

Ashland Global Holdings Inc. is a global specialty chemicals company that provides innovative solutions to customers in a wide range of consumer and industrial markets, including architectural coatings, automotive, construction, energy, food and beverage, personal care and pharmaceutical. Through our three business units - Ashland Specialty Ingredients, Ashland Performance Materials and Valvoline - we use good chemistry to make great things happen for customers in more than 100 countries.
Learn more about Ashland Inc
Size
3,800 employees
Market Cap
$5.7 billion
Industry
Net Income
-$484 million
Founded
1924
5 Year Trend
+0.7%
Revenue
$2.3 billion
NASDAQ

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