Summary
Location
Boston, St. Louis
Salary
$100k - $120k
Type
full-time
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About this role
Position Summary
Focus Financial Partners is seeking a Senior Incident Responder. This role will be responsible for supporting and enhancing the execution of the firm’s incident response plan, as well as being a subject matter expert in data security, and leading individual incidents. This role works to ensure that issues of data security and integrity are properly investigated, remediated and the overall security of the firm is enhanced after each incident.
This role can be based in St Louis. MO; Boston, MA.
Primary Responsibilities
- Enhance incident response processes and procedures to ensure robust response to internal and external threats.
- Track ongoing incidents and ensure that all involved parties are performing as expected as response progresses
- Track key performance indicators (KPIs) to identify issues and bottlenecks within incident response.
- Recommend and support implementation of cyber risk tools and platforms for incident response, communication and remediation
- Assist with third-party risk assessments related to cybersecurity, including cloud providers, SaaS vendors, and managed services.
- Stay informed on current and emerging cybersecurity threats, regulatory changes (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001, NYDFS, GDPR), and best practices.
- Drive incident response readiness and response and conduct tabletop exercises focused on cyber risk impacts.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Information Security, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or a related field. Master’s preferred.
- 5-8 years of experience in cybersecurity, with at least 3 years in a financial services setting (e.g., banking, asset management, fintech, insurance) preferred.
- 3-5 years of experience in either Incident Response or Cyber Forensics.
- In-depth understanding of financial regulatory requirements impacting cybersecurity (e.g., NYDFS Part 500, GLBA, SOX, FFIEC, GDPR)
- Exceptional communication skills in fast-moving and high stress situations
- Relevant certifications such as CISSP, GCIH or similar are preferred.
- Ability and willingness to take the lead in complex, evolving situations with multiple stakeholders
This is an exempt position. The annualized base pay range for this role is expected to be between $100,000- $120,000. Actual base pay could vary based on factors including but not limited to experience, subject matter expertise, geographic location where work will be performed, and the applicant's skill set. The base pay is just one component of the total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include an annual cash bonus and a comprehensive benefits package, including but not limited to medical, dental, vision, life and 401(k). Please note that the job title is subject to change based on the selected candidate’s experience and education.
Focus is a leading partnership of fiduciary wealth management and related financial services firms. Focus provides access to best practices, greater resources, and continuity planning for its affiliated advisory firms, which serve individuals, families, employers, and institutions with comprehensive financial services. Focus firms and their clients benefit from the solutions, synergies, scale, economics, and best practices offered by Focus to achieve their business objectives. For more information about Focus, please visit www.focusfinancialpartners.com.
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For Rhode Island Applicants: Focus is subject to Chapters 29-38 of Title 28 of the General Laws of Rhode Island and is therefore covered by the state’s workers’ compensation law. If you willfully provide false information about your ability to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodations, you may be barred from filing a claim under the provisions of the Workers’ Compensation Act of the State of Rhode Island if the false information is directly related to the personal injury that is the basis for the new claim for compensation. The Company complies fully with the Americans with Disabilities Act.
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About Focus Financial Partners
Focus is an interdependent network of wealth management, business management, and related financial services firms, rooted in a client-first approach and powered by the collective energy and capabilities of its many advisors and professionals. The Focus network includes wholly owned firms operated under the Focus Partners brand that reflect the company’s key business lines. Through a blend of innovative solutions, strong capital backing, and deep business expertise, Focus empowers its firms to achieve their business objectives by helping them to better serve their clients and advisors.
What you'll do
- The Senior Incident Responder will enhance incident response processes and procedures while tracking ongoing incidents and ensuring all parties are performing as expected. This role also involves recommending cyber risk tools and conducting tabletop exercises focused on cyber risk impacts.
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