Cyber Crisis​/Incident Response Manager; HYBRID

About The Role

About The Role At Equitable, we help clients secure their financial well-being so they can pursue long and fulfilling lives — a mission we’ve honed since 1859. Equitable is looking for a Cyber Crisis/Incident Response Manager who will play a critical role in safeguarding the organization’s digital assets and reputation. This position is responsible for managing cyber incidents, developing and maintaining response frameworks, and ensuring readiness through proactive planning and exercises.

The ideal candidate will have strong technical knowledge, leadership skills, and the ability to collaborate across multiple business units in a high-pressure environment. As a Cyber Crisis/Incident Response Manager, you will be at the forefront of protecting our organization against evolving cyber threats. This role is responsible for leading incident response efforts, developing and maintaining actionable runbooks, and ensuring organizational readiness through annual cyber crisis tabletop exercises.

You will collaborate closely with Lines of Business and senior leadership to manage high-impact cyber events, drive continuous improvement, and uphold compliance with industry standards. If you thrive in fast-paced environments and have a passion for cybersecurity resilience, this is your opportunity to make a significant impact.

• Incident Management & Response:
  Lead and coordinate the response to cyber incidents, ensuring timely containment, eradication, and recovery.
• Primary escalation:
  Serve as the primary point of escalation during major cyber events, providing guidance and decision-making support.
• Documentation:
  Maintain detailed documentation of incidents and lessons learned for continuous improvement.
• Runbook Development & Maintenance:
  Develop, update, and optimize incident response runbooks and playbooks to align with evolving threats and regulatory requirements.
• Runbooks:
  Ensure runbooks are actionable, tested, and accessible to relevant stakeholders.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration:
  
  Interface with Lines of Business (LOBs) to ensure alignment of incident response processes with operational needs; act as a liaison between technical teams, business units, and executive leadership during crisis situations.
• Preparedness & Exercises:
  Design, develop, and deliver annual cyber crisis tabletop exercises to validate organizational readiness; coordinate post-exercise reviews and implement improvements based on findings.
• Governance & Reporting:
  Track and report on incident metrics, trends, and response effectiveness to senior leadership; ensure compliance with internal policies, industry standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Threat Detection & Monitoring:
  Stay informed on evolving threats and continuously monitor the threat landscape relevant to the firm, ensuring the team is updated on emerging risks.

This position offers a hybrid work schedule, with an on-site presence of 2–3 days per week combining flexibility with team collaboration.

Compensation & Benefits
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The base salary range for this position is $113,000 - $135,000. Actual base salaries vary based on skills, experience, and geographical location. In addition to base pay, Equitable provides compensation to reward performance with base salary increases, spot bonuses, and short-term incentive compensation opportunities. Eligibility for these programs depends on level and functional area of responsibility. For eligible employees, Equitable provides a full range of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, a 401(k) plan, and paid time off.

For detailed descriptions of these benefits, please reference the link below.

What You Will Bring

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or related field OR 8+ years of equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of experience in incident response, cyber crisis management, or related cybersecurity roles.
• Demonstrated understanding of threat landscapes, attack vectors, and mitigation strategies.
• Familiarity with frameworks such as NIST CSF, ISO 27001, and FFIEC guidelines.
• Established communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and make…