Incident Response Manager Jobs

Incident Response Managers lead the teams and processes that help organizations prepare for, respond to, and recover from cybersecurity incidents. They coordinate technical investigations, guide containment and remediation, and keep business leaders informed when threats such as ransomware, data breaches, or account compromises emerge. Explore vetted Incident Response Manager opportunities on Ladders, including roles with salaries of $100,000 or more.

What Does an Incident Response Manager Do?

Incident Response Managers oversee incident response programs from readiness through post-incident review. They establish playbooks and escalation procedures, coordinate security and technology teams during investigations, and help ensure that response actions are timely and well documented. Depending on the organization, the role may also involve managing a 24/7 response function, working with external forensic or legal partners, and supporting regulatory or customer communications.

Skills and Qualifications

Employers commonly seek a mix of cybersecurity expertise, incident leadership, and clear communication. Relevant strengths may include digital forensics, threat analysis, security operations, crisis management, risk assessment, and familiarity with frameworks and incident-handling practices. Managers are also expected to prioritize under pressure, collaborate across departments, and translate technical findings into practical business decisions. Requirements vary by employer; some positions favor certifications or experience in a specific industry or security environment.

Career Opportunities and Compensation

Incident Response Manager roles are available across sectors that rely on resilient technology and sensitive data, including financial services, healthcare, consulting, technology, and government contractors. Compensation varies based on location, organization, scope of responsibility, and experience. Ladders focuses on vetted professional opportunities with salaries of $100,000 or more, making it easier to explore senior incident response and cybersecurity leadership careers.

Find Incident Response Manager Jobs on Ladders

Browse Incident Response Manager openings to compare responsibilities, qualifications, and employers. Use Ladders to discover high-paying opportunities that match your cybersecurity experience and career goals, and review each listing for current compensation and role details.

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$126K - $208K *

Deliver critical IAM support to enhance security and efficiency. Collaborate cross-functionally to troubleshoot and resolve incidents, provide production support, and implement changes while managing...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$126K - $208K *

Transform the IAM Operations team by resolving complex incidents, enhancing performance, and collaborating with diverse teams to implement technology solutions. Support critical applications and thriv...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$126K - $208K *

Join our dynamic IAM Operations team to enhance efficiency by optimizing application performance metrics, troubleshooting incidents, and collaborating across engineering teams in a fast-paced cybersec...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$126K - $208K *

Unlock potential in Identity and Access Management by enhancing system efficiency, troubleshooting incidents, and collaborating across teams. Join a dynamic environment where your technical skills and...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$126K - $208K *

Unlock efficiency as a key player in Identity and Access Management, enhancing system performance and resolving critical incidents. Collaborate effectively across teams and maintain operations 24/7 in...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$99K - $232K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing secure access to systems and data. As a manager, you'll lead projects, coach teams, and ensure effective privileged access management while driving quality an...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$99K - $232K *

Drive your career with a managerial role in Privileged Access Management, leading teams to ensure secure access to systems and data. Oversee project delivery, enhance identity security practices, and...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$99K - $232K *

Join a dynamic team as a Privileged Access Management Manager, leading efforts to secure access to critical systems and data. Drive quality, coach teams, and enhance identity security practices while...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$99K - $232K *

Unlock potential by leading privileged access management initiatives, ensuring secure access to systems and data. Manage teams, drive project delivery, and enhance identity security practices within a...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$99K - $232K *

Lead the charge in managing privileged access to systems and data, ensuring secure and efficient operations. Oversee teams, drive quality, and enhance identity security practices within a dynamic Cybe...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$99K - $232K *

Join us to lead privileged access management initiatives, ensuring secure access to systems and data. You'll manage teams, drive quality, and enhance client service through effective communication and...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$95K - $115K *

Deliver comprehensive storage support across multiple sites, enhancing performance and reliability in a high-performance, multi-vendor environment. Troubleshoot issues, conduct capacity planning, and...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Elevate your career by providing expert storage support across diverse sites, enhancing performance in a multi-vendor environment. Troubleshoot, optimize, and ensure reliability in high-performance st...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$99K - $232K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing secure access to systems and data. As a manager, you'll lead teams, oversee privileged access activities, and drive quality in cybersecurity practices while f...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$125K - $172K *

Join a team that's shaping cybersecurity risk management. In this senior role, you’ll lead initiatives to evaluate and mitigate risks, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and enhance compliance a...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $90K *

Analyze and monitor geopolitical and security threats across the Americas, providing strategic intelligence support to enhance decision-making and crisis management for stakeholders, ensuring safety a...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Champion multi-discipline security support for Special Access Programs, ensuring compliance with security policies and procedures while conducting assessments, training, and oversight to safeguard sen...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$95K - $115K *

Lead the charge in providing multi-discipline security support for Special Access Programs, ensuring compliance and enhancing security policies while mentoring team members and conducting thorough ass...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $120K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing security for Special Access Programs. This role involves multi-discipline analysis, policy development, and compliance oversight to safeguard sensitive inform...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Elevate quality management by leading the design, governance, and continuous improvement of a robust Quality Management System, ensuring compliance with ISO 9001, driving operational excellence and fo...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$99K - $232K *

Lead privileged access management initiatives, ensuring secure access to systems and data. Oversee teams, manage projects, and enhance identity security practices while collaborating with stakeholders...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$88K - $105K *

Elevate IT operations by managing devices, security, and networking. Be the key technical resource, ensuring seamless onboarding, compliance, and support while fostering a secure and efficient IT envi...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$120K - $145K *

Lead the charge in managing a complex intelligence support program, ensuring compliance, performance, and mission delivery while liaising with Government leadership and overseeing a multidisciplinary...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K - $120K *

Drive a proactive security program as an Information Security Manager, leading incident response, compliance, and risk management while fostering a culture of security through operational excellence a...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$110K - $130K *

Champion a proactive security culture while leading a high-performing team. Drive security operations, risk compliance, incident response, and vulnerability management, ensuring alignment with strateg...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does an Incident Response Manager do?question toggle

    An Incident Response Manager leads an organization’s preparation for and response to cybersecurity incidents. The role typically coordinates investigations, containment, recovery, stakeholder updates, and post-incident improvements.

  • What qualifications are needed for an Incident Response Manager job?question toggle

    Employers often look for cybersecurity and security operations experience, incident-handling or digital forensics knowledge, leadership ability, and strong communication skills. Specific education, certifications, and years of experience vary by role.

  • How much do Incident Response Managers earn?question toggle

    Pay depends on factors such as experience, location, industry, and the scope of the position. Ladders features vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more; check individual listings for current salary details.

  • Where do Incident Response Managers work?question toggle

    They work in organizations with significant cybersecurity needs, including technology companies, financial services, healthcare, consulting firms, and other enterprises or public-sector organizations.

  • How can I find Incident Response Manager jobs paying $100,000 or more?question toggle

    Search Ladders for Incident Response Manager openings and review listings for salary, responsibilities, and qualifications. Ladders focuses on vetted professional roles with compensation of $100,000 or more.