DIRECTOR OF INCIDENT RESPONSE - REMOTE

Compass Corporate Salary: $180,000 - $200,000 + bonus eligible (commensurate with experience) A family of companies and experiences As the leading foodservice and support services company, Compass Group USA is known for our great people, great service and our great results. If youu2019ve been hungry and away from home, chances are youu2019ve tasted Compass Groupu2019s delicious food and experienced our outstanding service. We have over 284,000 US associates who work in award-winning restaurants, corporate cafes, hospitals, schools, arenas, museums, and more in all 50 states. Our reach is constantly expanding to shape the industry and create new opportunities for innovation. Join the Compass family today great people. great services. great results. Each and every individual plays a key role in the growth and legacy of our company. We know the next big idea can come from anyone. We encourage developing and attracting expertise that differentiates us as a company as we continue to raise the bar. _This position is eligible for an Employee Referral Bonus If you know someone that is qualified for this role, please use the u2018job searchu2019 in PeopleHub to refer your referral and email them a link to apply. Your referral will be able to apply by clicking the link in the email. You can check the status through your profile, accessible via Careers in PeopleHub, by clicking on u2018referral tracking.u2019 For Employee Referral guidelines, FAQs and the Compass Employee Referral Policy, email ._ Position Summary The Director of Incident Response leads the organizationu2019s efforts in preparing for, detecting, responding to, and recovering from cybersecurity incidents. This leadership role requires strong strategic vision, operational excellence, and technical expertise. The Director will oversee the incident response team and ensure the organization is resilient against cyber threats. Key Responsibilities Strategic Leadership u00b7 Develop and implement an effective incident response strategy, ensuring alignment with business goals. u00b7 Collaborate with executive leadership to communicate incident response capabilities and status. u00b7 Maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders, vendors, and regulatory agencies. u00b7 Stay current on industry developments to identify emerging security technologies, risks and trends to ensure our systems keep pace with security technology and risk landscape evolution u00b7 Utilize meaningful metrics to drive alerting strategy Incident Response Management u00b7 Lead the response to major cybersecurity incidents, ensuring timely mitigation and recovery. u00b7 Establish and maintain incident response playbooks and escalation protocols. u00b7 Coordinate cross-functional teams (IT, legal, communications, etc.) during incidents. Monitoring & Detection u00b7 Work closely with Cybersecurity teams to detect potential threats. u00b7 Identify areas of tuning and improvement with tools for detection, alerting, and incident tracking. Post-Incident Review & Reporting u00b7 Conduct post-mortem analyses of incidents to identify root causes and preventive measures. u00b7 Deliver detailed incident reports and present findings to senior leadership. Team Leadership & Development u00b7 Build and manage a high-performing incident response team. u00b7 Define career development paths and mentorship for team members. Qualifications Education & Experience u00b7 Bacheloru2019s degree (Computer Science, Information Security, or related field) OR equivalent experience (e.g. military service or additional security operations experience). u00b7 8+ years of experience in cybersecurity with at least 4 years in incident response-related activities u00b7 Proven leadership experience in cybersecurity roles Certifications (Preferred) u00b7 CISSP, CISM, GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH), GIAC Certified Forensic Analyst (GCFA), or similar. Technical Skills u00b7 In-depth knowledge of security monitoring tools (SIEM, EDR, IDS/IPS). u00b7 Microsoft Entra Tenant, Google SecOps, and Crowdstrike experience preferred. u00b7 Familiarity with malware analysis, forensics, and reverse engineering. u00b7 Strong understanding of AWS (Guarduty, networking, operating systems, and cloud infrastructure. Soft Skills u00b7 Excellent communication, decision-making, and crisis management skills. u00b7 Detail oriented mindset u00b7 Ability to work under pressure and lead in highly complex environments. u00b7 Proven experience briefing executive stakeholders. Apply to Compass Group today Click here to Learn More about the Compass Story ( Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law. Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angelesu2019 Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act. We encourage applicants with a criminal history (and driving history) to apply. Compass Corporate maintains a drug-free workplace. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. Associates at Corporate are offered many fantastic benefits. + Medical + Dental + Vision + Life Insurance/ AD + Disability Insurance + Retirement Plan + Paid Time Off + Paid Parental Leave + Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state) + Personal Leave + Associate Shopping Program + Health and Wellness Programs + Discount Marketplace + Identity Theft Protection + Pet Insurance + Commuter Benefits + Employee Assistance Program + Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For positions in Washington State, Maryland, or to be performed Remotely, click here ( or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information. Req ID: 1488446 Compass Corporate Bankston B Williams [[req_classification]]

Created: 2025-12-12