VP Incident Response

About The Position

Sygnia is the foremost global cyber readiness and response company, applying creative approaches and battle-tested solutions to help organizations beat attackers and stay secure. With a team of digital combat experts, enterprise security specialists, and leading-edge, purpose-built technology, it enables companies to proactively build cyber resilience and defeat attacks within their networks. Sygnia is a trusted advisor and service provider of technology and security teams, executives, and boards of leading organizations worldwide. Sygnia supports clients at each stage of their security journey, bringing frontline experience and technological acumen to help them be unstoppable in the face of cyber threats. 

The company draws on top talent from the ranks of elite military technology units and from across the cyber industry, and has some of the world’s top talents in cyber security. Described by Forbes as a “cyber security delta force”, Sygnia applies technological supremacy, digital combat experience, data analytics, and a business-driven mindset to cyber security, enabling organizations to excel in the age of cyber. 

Sygnia is looking for a VP Incident Response to lead its global Incident Response (IR) teams and operations across EMEA, North America, and APJ. 

Cyber threats continue to escalate in scale and complexity, and when organizations are under attack, they rely on Sygnia to deliver an immediate, decisive, and expert-led response. The VP Incident Response plays a pivotal role in driving Sygnia’s global IR mission, ensuring readiness, excellence, and client impact across all regions. 

This executive role sits at the core of Sygnia’s Cyber Security Services group and reports directly to the SVP Cyber Security Services. The VP will also serve as a member of the Services Management Team, contributing to the strategic direction and operational quality of Sygnia’s service delivery. 

Main Responsibilities: 

• Lead global Incident Response operations, overseeing global IR teams and ensuring Sygnia’s standards are upheld in all engagements. 
• Act as the executive escalation point for critical incidents, providing high-level guidance to C-level executives and board-level stakeholders under active attack. 
• Define and execute the strategic direction of Sygnia’s IR practices, aligning with evolving threat landscapes, client needs, and business objectives. 
• Advance Sygnia’s global IR methodologies, tools, and standards, ensuring they scale effectively and maintain the highest quality across all regions and client engagements. 
• Ensure consistent, high-end service, including adaption of local market approaches to regulatory environments as needed. 
• Shape the leadership culture within the IR organization by mentoring regional leads, aligning global talent development with strategic goals, and driving excellence through empowerment and accountability. 
• Represent Sygnia at executive briefings, industry events, and client meetings; contribute to global business development and thought leadership efforts. 
• Collaborate closely with peers in the Services Management team to drive cross-functional alignment, innovation, and efficiency across all service lines. 

Requirements:

• At least 10 years of cybersecurity experience, including leadership roles within Incident Response or cyber operations.  
• Proven track record of leading global teams through meaningful tasks and client engagements.  
• Deep understanding of attack/defense and threat intelligence strategies.  
• Hands-on expertise in cybersecurity, forensics, and IR methodologies – advantage.  
• Strong executive communication skills, with the ability to influence and advise clients during crisis situations. Fluent in English.  
• Proven experience operating in dynamic, client-facing contexts. Experience in consulting or professional services environments – advantage.   
• Willingness to travel internationally on short notice in support of critical engagements.