Senior Cyber Incident Responder
hace 8 días
Sheffield
Senior Cyber Incident Responder • Daily Rate: Inside IR35, • Location: Sheffield, • Job Type: Hybrid (2-3 days on-site) Join our Cyber Defence Centre (CDC) as a Senior Cyber Incident Responder. This senior, business-facing role within Security Operations & Engineering focuses on end-to-end cyber incident management, coordination, and stakeholder engagement across complex environments. You will lead the response to high-severity cyber incidents, ensuring effective command, communication, and decision-making throughout the incident lifecycle. Day-to-day of the role: • Incident Leadership & Management:, • Lead the coordination of high-severity cyber incidents from initiation through to resolution., • Act as the central point of control for incident command and control activities., • Manage incident bridges, ensuring effective communication and structured execution., • Stakeholder Engagement:, • Engage and communicate effectively with technical teams, business stakeholders, and senior leadership., • Operate confidently within a Bronze-Silver-Gold command structure., • Support escalation into crisis management frameworks where required., • Communication & Coordination:, • Coordinate internal and external communications during incidents., • Ensure alignment across multiple teams, partners, and third parties., • Facilitate consensus-driven decision-making in time-critical environments., • Operational Control:, • Prioritise and manage competing incident demands., • Drive structured incident response processes and adherence to best practice., • Act as the Cyber Response lead within broader crisis scenarios (e.g., ransomware events)., • Continuous Improvement:, • Capture and contribute to lessons learned and post-incident reviews., • Identify process, capability, or control improvements., • Work with internal teams to enhance overall cyber resilience. Required Skills & Qualifications: • Core Experience:, • Proven experience in Cyber Incident Response or Major Incident Management., • Experience operating in a SOC or Security Operations environment., • Strong understanding of incident management frameworks and escalation models., • Stakeholder & Leadership Skills:, • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills., • Ability to influence, negotiate, and gain consensus under pressure., • Experience working with senior stakeholders (including C-suite exposure)., • Operational Capability:, • Experience running incident bridges / war rooms., • Strong decision-making ability in high-pressure situations., • Understanding of crisis management structures and frameworks., • Technical Understanding (Desirable):, • Solid grounding in cyber security concepts and threats., • Experience with Endpoint Detection & Response (e.g., CrowdStrike), SIEM platforms (e.g., Microsoft Sentinel), and ServiceNow (Security Operations)., • Ability to engage with technical teams and interpret technical data. To apply for this Senior Cyber Incident Responder position, please submit your CV and a member of the Talent Team will be in touch.