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Senior Incident Response Manager

Job description

​A dynamic and rapidly expanding technology startup is on the lookout for a Senior Incident Response Manager to lead and elevate its security incident response function. This is a permanent leadership role ideal for a hands-on professional who thrives in fast-paced environments and has a passion for safeguarding digital assets and client trust.

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πŸ” What You'll Do

  • Lead all aspects of the incident response lifecycle from detection and containment to investigation and recovery.

  • Manage and mentor a small, agile team (2–3 security professionals), fostering continuous technical development.

  • Develop and refine incident response plans and playbooks tailored for a modern, high-growth tech startup.

  • Serve as the primary point of contact during incidents, ensuring clear communication with internal leadership and external clients.

  • Conduct root cause analysis, manage post-incident reviews, and implement improvements to strengthen security posture.

  • Collaborate with engineering and product teams to enhance monitoring, detection, and response capabilities.

  • Deliver actionable reports and insights to technical and non-technical stakeholders, including clients.

  • Stay on top of emerging cyber threats, attack vectors, and industry best practices.

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βœ… What You Bring

  • Proven experience in security incident response, ideally within fast-paced or client-facing environments.

  • Strong technical background in cybersecurity operations, threat detection, and mitigation.

  • Experience working in consultancy or external stakeholder-facing roles.

  • Demonstrated leadership and mentoring skills with the ability to guide small, high-performance teams.

  • Deep understanding of incident response tools, frameworks, and threat intelligence.

  • Calm under pressure, with the ability to juggle multiple incidents or priorities.

  • Excellent communication, problem-solving, and analytical skills.

  • Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, GIAC, or similar are a plus.

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🎁 What You'll Get

  • πŸ’₯ Shape and lead the IR function in a tech company that values security as a competitive differentiator.

  • 🧠 Direct impact on security strategy, client trust, and operational resilience.

  • 🌱 Work in a collaborative, innovative culture with opportunities for continuous learning.

  • πŸ’Ό Competitive compensation package: SGD 140–170K base + benefits.

  • πŸ•“ Enjoy flexible working arrangements in a supportive, modern team environment.

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Ready to lead the charge in cybersecurity at one of the region’s most exciting startups?
πŸ“© Apply now and send your cv to bharath@tenten-partners.com.

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Equal Opportunity Statement

TENTEN Partners is an equal opportunity firm and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by applicable laws.