Sr. Incident Response Specialist

Company Description

Innovative Solutions (IS) is a leading cybersecurity company established in 2003, with its headquarters in Riyadh and a strong presence throughout the GCC, including Al Khobar, Jeddah, Dubai, and Abu Dhabi. We provide a comprehensive array of cybersecurity services, from advisory and technical assurance to solution deployment and managed security services. Our mission is clear: to bring trust to cyberspace and ensure that your business is well secured.

Role Description

As a Senior Incident Response Specialist at Innovative Solutions, you will be at the forefront of defending our organization and clients against cyber threats. You will lead incident response activities, oversee investigations, develop response strategies, and liaise with other teams to manage complex incidents effectively. Your expertise will be pivotal in enhancing our incident response capabilities and driving continuous improvement in our security operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead incident response activities for security incidents across the organization.
• Conduct thorough investigations of security breaches and incidents to identify root causes and impacts.
• Present findings to stakeholders and assist in reporting processes post incident.
• Assist in creating and maintaining documentation related to incident handling and response activities.
• Conduct digital forensics and malware analysis to support investigations and determine root cause, impact, and scope.
• Participate in red/blue/purple team exercises to test and improve response readiness.
• Stay updated on emerging threats, attack techniques, and incident response best practices.
• Perform proactive threat hunting based on intelligence, anomalies, and advanced detection techniques
• Act as a technical point of contact for incident response analysts, providing guidance, and mentorship.
• Collaborate with SOC, threat intelligence, vulnerability management, and IT/OT teams to improve detection and response capabilities.