Latest AI JobsBrowse Jobs
1Password logo

Manager, Security Incident Response

1PasswordRemote (United States | Canada)Technology
Apply on company site
Salary
Not listed
Job type
Full-time
Work mode
Remote
Posted
1 Sept 2026
Status
Open · checked 7d ago

About this role

Role Overview

The Manager, Security Incident Response at 1Password guides the operational strategy and technical execution for high-stakes security events across a remote environment in the United States and Canada. This position suits an experienced people leader and builder who can combine strong technical incident management with proactive automation scaling.

Key Responsibilities

Build, lead, and mentor a team of incident responders and security builders while setting clear expectations and fostering psychological safety.
Delegate responsibilities based on team strengths, operational needs, and individual development goals.
Define and drive the security incident response roadmap, maturing agentic incident response, insider risk investigations, and structured threat hunting.
Balance competing priorities across incident response, strategic projects, and team development while pushing back on unsustainable workloads.
Scale team capabilities through automation and AI-assisted tooling while maintaining strict controls around human judgment and auditability.
Oversee detection, triage, containment, remediation, and post-incident learning, acting as incident manager during complex, high-severity events.
Partner with Red Team, Cyber Threat Intelligence, and Detection Engineering to close response gaps and improve cross-functional workflows.
Evolve playbooks, training programs, metrics reporting, and tabletop exercises to strengthen operational readiness.
Participate in an on-call rotation to serve as the leadership escalation point during major incidents.

Requirements

Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in security incident response.
At least 2 years of experience as a technical leader or people manager supporting performance management and career development.
Demonstrated experience building or scaling incident response tooling, automation, or AI-assisted workflows like triage and enrichment.
Proven ability to manage high-pressure security incidents calmly with structure and clarity.
Strong understanding of identity-driven, SaaS, and cloud-native attack techniques and remediation strategies.
Strong communication skills capable of translating complex findings for both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Experience breaking down strategic initiatives into coordinated team sprints and managing competing priorities.

Skills and Tools

Security incident response frameworks and methodologies
Cloud-native, SaaS, and identity-driven attack mitigation techniques
AI-assisted tooling and workflow automation for triage, enrichment, and investigation
Incident tracking, metrics reporting, and playbook development

Salary and Benefits

For United States-based roles, the annual base salary ranges from $192,000 USD to $278,000 USD, supplemented by an equity grant, incentive programs, and a generous PTO policy.
For Canada-based roles, the annual base salary ranges from $171,000 CAD to $248,000 CAD, supplemented by an equity grant, incentive programs, and a generous PTO policy.
Immediate participation in comprehensive health, dental, and retirement matching programs (401k or RRSP depending on location).
Additional perks include maternity and parental leave top-up programs, free 1Password accounts, paid volunteer days, and peer-to-peer recognition platforms.

About the Company

1Password is a recognized leader in cybersecurity and enterprise password management, building the foundation for a secure digital future with its Unified Access Management category. Trusted by over 180,000 businesses, the company maintains a human-centric approach to product strategy and user experience. 1Password operates as a remote-first organization with a culture emphasizing collaboration, transparency, honesty, and continuous iteration.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should visit the official company careers page to submit an application for this remote opportunity.

Questions candidates ask

What is the geographic scope for this remote position?

This is a remote opportunity available within Canada and the United States.

What is the salary range for the US and Canada?

For US-based roles, the annual base salary is between $192,000 USD and $278,000 USD. For Canada-based roles, the annual base salary is between $171,000 CAD and $248,000 CAD.

How many years of experience are required?

Candidates must have 5+ years of experience in security incident response, including 2+ years in a people management or technical leadership capacity.

Who does this role report to?

This role reports directly to the Senior Manager, Threat Operations.

What benefits are included with employment?

Employees receive comprehensive health and dental benefits, retirement matching programs (401k or RRSP), maternity and parental leave top-up programs, equity grants, and generous paid time off.

Ready to apply?

The application is on the official 1Password careers page.

Apply on company site