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Senior Manager of Incident Response, Cybersecurity
United Kingdom, London · Job Posted April 23, 2026
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Job Description
Joining a world-class Global Security Operations Center (GSOC) as a Sr. Manager of Incident Response for the United Kingdom presents an exciting and challenging opportunity to lead at the forefront of cybersecurity operations. This role is central to ensuring the security and resilience of the organization's critical assets and data, making it a pivotal position in RBC's overall threat management framework. The successful candidate will be contributing meaningfully to the ever-evolving field of cybersecurity, providing protection at a Global scale while driving innovation and excellence in Incident/Crisis Response and Threat Management. Stepping into the role of Incident Response Manager offers an unparalleled opportunity to lead, innovate, and make a tangible impact in the fast-paced and critical field of cybersecurity. This role is at the heart of the organization's defense strategy, ensuring timely and effective responses to ever evolving threats. This role also partners with Global Security Leadership, Executives and Business stakeholders to achieve the goals of containment, remediation, and root cause analysis of security incidents. Joining a world-class SOC as a Sr. Manager of Incident Response is more than just a job–it's an opportunity to make a significant impact in safeguarding RBC from the emerging threat landscape. This is a permanent, full-time role and requires 4 days in the London office.
Job Responsibility
Continuously develop a high-performance technical response team and lead the Incident Response Efforts: Oversee the end-to-end incident response lifecycle, from detection and containment to eradication, recovery, and post-incident analysis
Develop and Refine Response Plans: Design, implement, and continuously improve incident response playbooks and processes to ensure rapid and effective threat mitigation
Workload Management: Organizing, prioritizing, and efficiently allocate resources, tasks, and responsibilities to ensure an effective response to security incidents
Coordinate Cross-Functional Teams: Function as the pivotal point of contact during incidents, ensuring seamless communication between SOC analysts, Business Stakeholders, IT staff, and Leadership
Train and Mentor Teams: Foster a culture of continuous learning, providing guidance and leadership to enhance the skills of the incident response team
Coordinate with the Detection Engineering and Defensive Threat Operations Team: Implement new monitoring capabilities and automate responses for high fidelity detections
Stay Ahead of Emerging Threats: Monitor the evolving threat landscape to adapt strategies and defenses proactively
Professional Growth: Collaborate with industry experts and gain exposure to innovative practices and technologies in a global setting
Provide 7/24/365 support for urgent security issues
Requirements
Extensive experience in Incident Response, Cybersecurity Operations, or digital forensics, with a proven history of leading teams during high-stakes incidents
Strong analytical and decision-making skills, with the ability to manage complex incidents under pressure
Deep understanding of threat vectors, attack methodologies, and defensive measures, along with firsthand expertise with SIEM, SOAR, EDRs, and forensic tools
Shape the organization's approach to incident response, driving continuous improvement and innovation in defense strategies
Exceptional communication skills to convey technical details effectively to both technical teams and executive stakeholders
Understanding resource allocation, cost management and ability to align incident response strategies with organization objectives
Ability to maintain composure under pressure and manage team morale
Lead with empathy by understanding and addressing the concerns of both technical teams and stakeholders
Nice to have
Bachelor's Degree in IT related disciplines or relevant experience
Industry recognized certifications (CISSP, GCIA, GCIH, GREM, GCFA)
Experience in working within a large, global financial services company
What we offer
A comprehensive Total Rewards Program including bonuses, flexible benefits and competitive compensation
Leaders who support your development through coaching and managing opportunities
Opportunities to work with the best in the field
Ability to make a difference and lasting impact
Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team
A world-class training program in financial services