Description: THIS IS A HYBRID POSITION OUT OF GREENSBORO, NC* INTRODUCTION and WHAT YOU WILL DO (Job Responsibilities)As the Information Security Global Incident Response Lead, you will play a critical role in the organization's cybersecurity efforts. The position is responsible for acting as a lead during security incidents, coordinating efforts with various members of the Security Operations and Incident Response Team, ensuring Preparation,Identification, Containment, Eradication, Recovery, and Lessons Learned. This position will work closely with business owners, IT teams, Privacy/Legal, and other members of the Information Security Team to protect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the organization's data and systems.
In this role, you will be responsible for the following:
- Incident Response Command
- Lead the response to high-impact cybersecurity incidents. Coordinate cross-functional teams globally to ensure timely containment, eradication, and recovery. Act as a first-level decision-maker during incidents, escalating to Managers/Directors, coordinating with InfoSec Comms, and following established response protocols.
- Process & Procedure Improvement
- Develop, maintain, and continuously improve global incident response playbooks, runbooks, and workflows. Participate in regular incident simulations and tabletop exercises to evaluate and enhance response readiness. Analyze incident post-mortems to identify root causes and implement corrective actions. Utilize AI tools to continuously improve incident response efforts.
- Collaboration & Stakeholder Management
- Work closely with IT, Security Operations, Legal, Communications, and business units worldwide to ensure alignment during incidents. Work with Security Awareness function to assist in improving user security awareness stemming from security incidents. Act as a liaison between technical teams and senior leadership to provide clear incident updates and risk assessments.
- Reporting & Compliance
- Maintain incident documentation and reporting in accordance with regulatory and compliance requirements. Track key incident metrics and produce reports to inform security strategy and executive leadership.
Qualifications:WHO YOU ARE (Qualifications)At a minimum, we would like you to have:
- Bachelor's degree in Information Security, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field or equivalent work experience.
- Proven experience (5 years) in cybersecurity (operations, vulnerability management, engineering, or related roles) with at least 2 years of experience participating in incident response actions/activities.
- Advanced knowledge of security concepts and principles.
- Experience coordinating global, cross-functional teams in high-pressure situations.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Familiarity with common security tools such as SIEM, EDR, forensics, and incident management platforms.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Robust attention to detail.
- Obtain relevant certifications such as CompTIA Security+, Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), etc.
Career Development:- This position serves a mid-level individual contributor role in information security. As the Global Incident Response Lead gains experience and certifications, they can advance to higher-level roles such as Incident Response Manager or Cyber Defense Manager. Continuing education and professional development are essential for career growth in this field.
Vontier partners with you and your family on your health and wellness journey. Visit VontierBenefits.com to view our benefits. We offer a premium suite of health and wellness programs for you and your family, including medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance. With programs for family planning from Maven Clinic to managing diabetes like Livongo, coverage for women's health, support for adult and elder care, paid parental leave, a generous 401(k) plan with matching company contributions, and more. Vontier is here for all stages of life. We also offer paid time off up to 15 days, 13 paid holidays (including 3 floating holidays) per year and paid sick leave.*
Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Sick leave amount may vary based on state or local laws applicable to the applicant's geographic location. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.
