Cybersecurity Incident Response Lead (Remote - EST)

IQVIA • Durham, NC

15d • Remote

About The Position

As a Cybersecurity Incident Response Lead, you will serve as a senior individual contributor within IQVIA’s Cybersecurity organization, leading complex digital forensics and incident response activities across a global, follow‑the‑sun operating model. Acting as a primary backup to the Incident Response Leader, you will coordinate high‑impact investigations and drive executive‑level communications. You will collaborate closely with Legal, Data Privacy, and senior business stakeholders to manage major cybersecurity incidents, deliver clear and timely updates, and strengthen the overall maturity and resilience of IQVIA’s security posture. If you are an experienced incident responder who thrives on leading complex investigations and communicating confidently with senior stakeholders, this could be the role for you. Read on to see how you can make an immediate impact within our Cybersecurity team. IQVIA is a leading global provider of clinical research services, commercial insights and healthcare intelligence to the life sciences and healthcare industries. We create intelligent connections to accelerate the development and commercialization of innovative medical treatments to help improve patient outcomes and population health worldwide. Learn more at https://jobs.iqvia.com IQVIA is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by applicable law. https://jobs.iqvia.com/eoe IQVIA is committed to integrity in our hiring process and maintains a zero tolerance policy for candidate fraud. All information and credentials submitted in your application must be truthful and complete. Any false statements, misrepresentations, or material omissions during the recruitment process will result in immediate disqualification of your application, or termination of employment if discovered later, in accordance with applicable law. We appreciate your honesty and professionalism. IQVIA is a leading global provider of clinical research services, commercial insights and healthcare intelligence to the life sciences and healthcare industries. We create connections that accelerate the development and commercialization of innovative medical treatments. Everything we do is part of a journey to improve patient outcomes and population health worldwide. To get there, we seek out diverse talent with curious minds and a relentless commitment to innovation and impact. No matter your role, everyone at IQVIA contributes to our shared goal of helping customers improve the lives of patients everywhere. Thank you for your interest in growing your career with us.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, computer engineering, or information technology
• 4+ years of experience in Cybersecurity, Information Security, Risk Management, IT Controls, SOC, or related areas
• Strong IT foundation across infrastructure, networks, databases, applications, cloud, mobile, big data, and virtualization
• Solid understanding of cybersecurity principles, encryption, authentication, access control, threat patterns, intrusion detection, and network security
• Familiarity with governance frameworks and standards (COBIT, ITIL, ISO 27001)
• Experience using automated network and application vulnerability scanning tools
• Excellent communicator and collaborator, comfortable engaging across cultures and seniority levels
• Strong attention to detail, confidentiality, and ability to work independently in fast‑moving environments
• Skilled in planning, estimating work, and managing risks and issues
• Commitment to ongoing professional development

Nice To Haves

• Certifications such as CISSP, CEH, or GIAC preferred; ITIL or project management certifications beneficial

Responsibilities

• Support and enhance the global Information Security Incident Response process in partnership with internal and external stakeholders
• Lead complex cybersecurity investigations, delivering clear summary reports and timely stakeholder updates
• Communicate incident findings and recommended actions to senior stakeholders, including Legal and Data Privacy
• Identify, propose, and implement improvements to technical security controls, systems, and processes
• Contribute to the development and documentation of operational procedures, playbooks, and performance metrics
• Analyze outputs from security tools (e.g., vulnerability assessments, threat intelligence) and produce insights to strengthen security safeguards
• Provide expert analysis across incident detection, response, containment, recovery, and post‑incident review
• Operate and optimize key security technologies including firewalls, EDR, IPS, malware prevention, DLP, vulnerability management, access control, and event monitoring

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level