Incident Response Team Leader - (Remote US)

Check Point Software Technologies • Dallas, TX

2d • Remote

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced Incident Response Team Leader to lead a team of IR analysts supporting enterprise customers across the US. This is a hands-on leadership role focused on cyber incident management, customer engagement, threat containment, and operational excellence.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in Incident Response, or DFIR
• Strong knowledge of ransomware, cloud, identity, and enterprise attack investigations
• Excellent customer-facing communication and stakeholder management skills
• Experience leading remote teams in high-pressure environments
• Proficient with EDR, SIEM, threat intelligence, and forensic investigation tools
• GIAC, GCFA, GCIH, CISSP, or similar certifications

Nice To Haves

• Fluent in English
• Experience in consulting or managed security services environments
• Must be eligible to work in the US without sponsorship from an employer now or in the future.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of Incident Response analysts during active security incidents
• Serve as the primary customer-facing lead during investigations and crisis situations
• Coordinate incident triage, containment, eradication, and recovery efforts
• Deliver executive-level communications, incident briefings, and post-incident reporting
• Drive operational readiness, process improvement, and collaboration across security teams

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed