Cyber Security Manager – Incident Detection and Response

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🕒 December 19, 2025

🇺🇸 United States – Remote

⏰ Full Time

🟠 Senior

🔴 Lead

👮‍♂️ Cybersecurity / Security Engineer

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Ashland

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1001 - 5000 employees

Founded 1924

💊 Pharmaceuticals

💰 Post-IPO Secondary on 2022-03

Chemicals • Pharmaceuticals • Personal Care

Ashland is a multifaceted company specializing in specialty chemicals and materials. It operates across various sectors, providing innovative solutions in life sciences, personal care, and specialty additives, among other industries. The company's commitment to sustainability and advanced research in applied chemistry enables it to enhance product efficacy and usability across a diverse range of applications, including pharmaceuticals, food and beverage, construction, and personal care products.

📋 Description

• Lead, mentor, and develop a blended IDR team (IR, SOC operations, threat detection, and security tooling engineers) • Lead cyber incident investigations across the environment and oversee root cause analysis • Lead the design and operation of detection capabilities aligned with compliance requirements and risk appetite • Oversee the development of threat models and provide guidance on improving cyber defense posture • Execute and oversee a process of a data driven methodology for measuring cyber defense effectiveness • Coordinate cross-functional response activities with IT infrastructure, applications, OT/ICS teams, legal, HR, communications, and other stakeholders • Establish and track metrics to measure defense effectiveness, report outcomes and trends to leadership

🎯 Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, Engineering, or related field preferred; equivalent experience considered • Relevant professional certifications preferred, such as: Incident Response / Blue Team: GCIH, GCIA, GCED, GCFR, GNFA, GCTI, GCFA • General Security: CISSP, CISM, CCSP • Cloud or platform specific: Azure, AWS, or similar • Strong understanding of security operations, digital forensics, incident response, and threat detection methodologies • Demonstrated ability to lead technical teams in an operational environment • 7–10+ years of progressive experience in cybersecurity, with at least 3–5 years directly in Security Operations Center (SOC), Incident Response, or Threat Detection roles • 3+ years of people management or team-lead experience, including performance management, coaching, and talent development • Hands-on experience in leading cyber incident investigations from detection through containment and recovery • Proven experience managing or partnering with an MSSP/MDR/SOC-as-a-Service provider • Experience in industrial/OT/ICS environments (e.g., chemical, energy, manufacturing) strongly preferred

🏖️ Benefits

• Industry competitive salary and benefits • Pay-for-performance incentive plans • Dynamic and challenging work environment