Senior Level Incident Response Engineer Jobs
Senior level incident response engineer jobs put seasoned security professionals in charge of threat detection strategy, incident command, and the cross-functional teams that contain and remediate attacks. Openings are concentrated across Consulting & Professional Services, Technology & Software, and Investment & Asset Management, with 75% offering remote or hybrid work, and employers like Charles River Associates, Adobe, and Leidos hiring at this level now.
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Job Description
Work Schedule: This is a full-time, 40 hours per week position scheduled to work Monday through Friday, with core hours between the hours of 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Applicants hired into this position can work hybrid from WI or IL. This will be discussed during the interview process.
Be part of something remarkable Join the #1 hospital in Wisconsin! We are seeking a Director, CyberSecurity – Engineering, Operations and Incident Response to:
- Lead a talented team of cybersecurity professionals in the areas of evaluation, design architecture, deployment, and support of traditional, as well as leading-edge information security solutions.
- Act as a technical leader and point of escalation to provide technical direction to team members and evangelize best practices and methodologies.
- Develop technologies and strategies that align with established information security frameworks.
- Stay current on applicable security industry trends both offensive and defensive including applicable technology strategies, incident response, and potential impact to UWHealth’s IT environment.
- Protect company assets with new security strategies, monitoring controls, and ongoing evaluation.
- Cultivate strong working relationships with other infrastructure teams, engineers, architects, vendors, contractors, and leadership.
- Understand business needs and processes for area of responsibility. Align technical information security strategy with overall business goals.
At UW Health, you will have:
- An excellent benefits package, including health and dental insurance, paid time off, retirement plans, two-week paid parental leave and adoption assistance.
- Options for a variety of schedules and shifts that offer flexibility and allow for work-life balance.
- Access to great resources through the UW Health Employee Wellbeing Department that supports your emotional, financial, and physical well-being.
- Tuition benefits eligibility - UW Health invests in your professional growth by helping pay for coursework associated with career advancement.
- The opportunity to earn a referral bonus for referring friends, former colleagues or others to apply for open, posted positions.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Healthcare, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Business, Healthcare Administration or related field Required
- Master's Degree in IS Security, Business Administration, or Healthcare Administration Preferred
Work Experience
- Demonstrated success working across the systems development or operational life cycle. Required
- Demonstrated success operational levels within Information Security programs, including IT Security Strategy, IT Security Operations, Security Training and Awareness, IT General Controls Compliance & Audit Management, Cyber security programs, and Identity and Access Management. Required
- Demonstrated success managing security infrastructure — e.g., firewalls, intrusion prevention systems (IPSs), web application firewalls (WAFs), endpoint protection, SIEM and log management technology. Required
- Demonstrated success designing and securing applications and infrastructures in cloud environments. Required
- Demonstrated success leading Governance, Risk and Compliance initiatives. Required
- Demonstrated success leading incident response activities. Required
- 10+ years extensive project and leadership experience resulting in greater levels of responsibility and leadership based upon proven success. Preferred
- Previous work experience with federal and state privacy and security laws, regulations, and accreditation standards for maintaining information security and confidentiality Preferred
- 7 years direct patient care delivery and operational management experience Preferred
- Proven experience in collaboration and development of successful partnerships between IT and operations. Preferred
- Significant prior experience leading IT Systems support staff. Preferred
- Experience supporting systems and/or operations in a 24x7 hospital setting. Preferred
Licenses & Certifications
- Certified Information System Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Information Systems Manager (CISM), or Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) Upon Hire Required
- CPHIMS, PMP, ITIL Preferred
- Various Vendor Certifications as relevant for the position, such as Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP), Healthcare Information Security and Privacy Professional (HCISPP), Certified in Risk and Information Systems Controls (CRISC) Preferred
Our Commitment to Social Impact and Belonging
UW Health is committed to fostering a workplace that creates belonging for everyone and is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. Our respect for people shines through patient care interactions and our daily work practices as we work to embrace the knowledge, unique perspectives and qualities each employee and faculty member brings to work each day. It is the policy of UW Health to provide equal opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.
Job Description UW Hospital and Clinics Benefits
Job Description
Work Schedule: This is a full-time, 40 hours per week position scheduled to work Monday through Friday, with core hours between the hours of 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Applicants hired into this position can work hybrid from WI or IL. This will be discussed during the interview process.
Be part of something remarkable Join the #1 hospital in Wisconsin! We are seeking a Director, CyberSecurity – Engineering, Operations and Incident Response to:
- Lead a talented team of cybersecurity professionals in the areas of evaluation, design architecture, deployment, and support of traditional, as well as leading-edge information security solutions.
- Act as a technical leader and point of escalation to provide technical direction to team members and evangelize best practices and methodologies.
- Develop technologies and strategies that align with established information security frameworks.
- Stay current on applicable security industry trends both offensive and defensive including applicable technology strategies, incident response, and potential impact to UWHealth’s IT environment.
- Protect company assets with new security strategies, monitoring controls, and ongoing evaluation.
- Cultivate strong working relationships with other infrastructure teams, engineers, architects, vendors, contractors, and leadership.
- Understand business needs and processes for area of responsibility. Align technical information security strategy with overall business goals.
At UW Health, you will have:
- An excellent benefits package, including health and dental insurance, paid time off, retirement plans, two-week paid parental leave and adoption assistance.
- Options for a variety of schedules and shifts that offer flexibility and allow for work-life balance.
- Access to great resources through the UW Health Employee Wellbeing Department that supports your emotional, financial, and physical well-being.
- Tuition benefits eligibility - UW Health invests in your professional growth by helping pay for coursework associated with career advancement.
- The opportunity to earn a referral bonus for referring friends, former colleagues or others to apply for open, posted positions.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Healthcare, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Business, Healthcare Administration or related field Required
- Master's Degree in IS Security, Business Administration, or Healthcare Administration Preferred
Work Experience
- Demonstrated success working across the systems development or operational life cycle. Required
- Demonstrated success operational levels within Information Security programs, including IT Security Strategy, IT Security Operations, Security Training and Awareness, IT General Controls Compliance & Audit Management, Cyber security programs, and Identity and Access Management. Required
- Demonstrated success managing security infrastructure — e.g., firewalls, intrusion prevention systems (IPSs), web application firewalls (WAFs), endpoint protection, SIEM and log management technology. Required
- Demonstrated success designing and securing applications and infrastructures in cloud environments. Required
- Demonstrated success leading Governance, Risk and Compliance initiatives. Required
- Demonstrated success leading incident response activities. Required
- 10+ years extensive project and leadership experience resulting in greater levels of responsibility and leadership based upon proven success. Preferred
- Previous work experience with federal and state privacy and security laws, regulations, and accreditation standards for maintaining information security and confidentiality Preferred
- 7 years direct patient care delivery and operational management experience Preferred
- Proven experience in collaboration and development of successful partnerships between IT and operations. Preferred
- Significant prior experience leading IT Systems support staff. Preferred
- Experience supporting systems and/or operations in a 24x7 hospital setting. Preferred
Licenses & Certifications
- Certified Information System Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Information Systems Manager (CISM), or Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) Upon Hire Required
- CPHIMS, PMP, ITIL Preferred
- Various Vendor Certifications as relevant for the position, such as Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP), Healthcare Information Security and Privacy Professional (HCISPP), Certified in Risk and Information Systems Controls (CRISC) Preferred
Our Commitment to Social Impact and Belonging
UW Health is committed to fostering a workplace that creates belonging for everyone and is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. Our respect for people shines through patient care interactions and our daily work practices as we work to embrace the knowledge, unique perspectives and qualities each employee and faculty member brings to work each day. It is the policy of UW Health to provide equal opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.
Job Description UW Hospital and Clinics Benefits
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Senior Level Incident Response Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a senior level incident response engineer job?
Employers at this level expect candidates who have led incident response operations end to end, not just participated in them. Demonstrated experience commanding major incidents, writing or refining playbooks, and mentoring junior analysts signals readiness. Deep technical fluency in forensics, threat hunting, and SIEM tooling matters, but so does the ability to communicate clearly with executive stakeholders during and after a crisis.
Which companies hire senior level incident response engineers?
Companies hiring senior level incident response engineers right now include Charles River Associates, Adobe, and Leidos, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Hiring at this level covers large enterprises with mature security operations centers, government contractors managing classified environments, and cybersecurity firms building out dedicated incident response practices.
Are there remote senior level incident response engineer jobs?
Yes, remote and hybrid options are common at this level, though some roles with classified or on-site requirements remain fully in person. About 75% of senior level incident response engineer openings are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, reflecting broader security team flexibility across industries that have invested in distributed SOC infrastructure.
What makes an incident response engineer role senior level?
Senior level roles are defined by ownership and scope rather than task execution. Professionals at this stage lead incident command during active breaches, set detection and response strategy, drive post-incident reviews, and mentor mid-level engineers. They are expected to operate independently across complex environments, influence tooling decisions, and represent the security team in conversations with leadership.
Which industries hire the most senior level incident response engineers?
Senior level incident response engineer roles concentrate in Consulting & Professional Services, Technology & Software, and Investment & Asset Management, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. These sectors drive hiring because they operate high-value targets, face significant regulatory pressure around breach response, and maintain the security budgets needed to staff experienced practitioners at a leadership level.