Job Description

WPP is the transformation company. We use the power of creativity to build better futures for our people, planet, clients, and communities. Working at WPP means being part of a global network of more than 100,000 accomplished people in 110 countries. We create transformative ideas and outcomes for its clients through an integrated offer of communications, experience, commerce, and technology. WPP and our award-winning agencies work with most of the world's biggest companies and organisations – from Ford, Unilever and P&G to Google, HSBC, and the UN. Our clients include 61 of the FTSE 100, 325 of the Fortune Global 500, all 30 of the Dow Jones 30 and 62 of the NASDAQ 100. WPP has headquarters in New York, London and Singapore and a corporate presence in major markets worldwide. We are quoted on the London Stock Exchange and the New York Stock Exchange. Key performance indicators for WPP (2020) include Billings of £46.9bn and Revenue of £12bn. Visit our LinkedIn page to see what we're up to!
Why we're hiring: The Security Incident Responder will be responsible for managing the organisations response to a number of security incidents. The role holder will lead the investigation, recovery from and follow-up to a number of security incidents as allocated depending on time of day, business area and individual's skills and experience. They will work as part of a close team in ensuring WPP recover from Security incidents in the most timely manner possible and, working with other parts of the team, will put in place processes, procedures and technology to prevent future occurrences. The role holder will also participate in reviewing, improving and maintaining a suite of security incident response procedures and playbooks. What you'll be doing:

• Effectively manage security incidents, investigations, and forensic activities
• Work as part of a team to optimise processes, procedures and incident response approach
• Maintain and improve incident response procedures and playbooks
• Build stakeholder relationships within the organisation itself as well as with suppliers and outside agencies
• Participate in and enhance a regular programme of cyber security incident simulations and exercises

What you'll need: Qualification Requirements (Desirable)

• Computer Science Degree (desirable but not essential)
• CISSP or similar
• Certified Incident Handler or similar
• Certified Forensic Analyst or similar

Skills / Experience Requirements

• Experience of managing security incidents within a large multinational organisation
• Experience of driving security investigations and forensics
• Experience of working within a high pressured security incident response team
• Experience of working with suppliers, external stakeholder and internal teams and developing strong and trusting working relationships
• Ability to communicate effectively with senior management

Who you are: You're open: We are inclusive and collaborative; we encourage the free exchange of ideas; we respect and celebrate diverse views. We are accepting: of new ideas, new partnerships, new ways of working. You're optimistic: We believe in the power of creativity, technology and talent to create brighter futures or our people, our clients and our communities. We approach all that we do with conviction: to try the new and to seek the unexpected. You're extraordinary: we are stronger together: through collaboration we achieve the amazing. We are creative leaders and pioneers of our industry; we provide extraordinary every day.
What we'll give you: Passionate, inspired people – We promote a culture of people that do extraordinary work. Scale and opportunity – We offer the opportunity to create, influence and complete projects at a scale that is unparalleled in the industry. Challenging and stimulating work – Unique work and the opportunity to join a group of creative problem solvers. Are you up for the challenge? WPP is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, age, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, military/veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability. We believe in creating a dynamic work environment that values diversity and inclusion and strives to recruit a diverse slate of candidates to help us achieve that goal. Please read our Privacy Notice for more information on how we process the information you provide.