Cyber Incident Response Specialist

Cyber Incident Response Specialist

6-Month Contract - Inside IR35 - Hybrid (Warwick 1 day per week)

Our client, a leading energy company is looking for an experienced Cyber Incident Response Specialist to take ownership of cyber security incidents from escalation through to resolution.

Working within a dedicated Incident Response team, you will coordinate containment, remediation and recovery activities, lead incident calls, engage key stakeholders, and ensure incidents are managed effectively through to closure.

Key Requirements

Experience managing cyber/security incidents end-to-end
Strong understanding of cyber threats including phishing, malware and insider threats
Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills

Experience with SIEM and EDR technologies such as Microsoft Sentinel and Microsoft Defender
Ability to work independently and make decisions in high-pressure situations Desirable

Active SC Clearance

Experience with in highly regulated environments
Cyber security certifications such as CISSP or CISMThis is not a SOC monitoring, threat hunting, or digital forensics role. The successful candidate will focus on incident ownership, coordination, stakeholder management, and response leadership.

If the role aligns with your experience please apply with your updated CV