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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Graduate Consultant, Cyber Incident Response: One Year Fixed Term Contract - **Company:** Control Risks Group Holdings Ltd - **Location:** London, UK (Remote available) - **Experience:** Starter - **Contract:** Temporary contract - **Skills:** Cyber Security, Log Analysis, Working Model 2D, Information Technology - **Published:** August 13, 2026 - **Apply:** https://apply.workable.com/control-risks-6/j/16CB1489B9 ## About the Role * Degree-level qualification or equivalent, preferably in a field related to risk, security, information security, intelligence or computer science., * Understanding of the cyber threat landscape and key cyber security concepts. * Existing technical proficiency in areas relevant to cyber incident response or demonstrable interest and ability in developing technical skills * Ability to communicate clearly in written and oral form at senior levels. * Able to explain difficult technical concepts and ideas in non-technical terms. * Ability to see security from the attacker's point of view. Preferred * Business proficiency in one or more European languages. * Demonstrable self-led development and research. ## Description We are now seeking talented individuals with a keen interest in developing a career in Cyber Security to join us as Graduate Consultants in London. As the Graduate Consultant you will work on an initial one-year fixed term contract (with potential to extend). This is an excellent career opportunity to join a specialist team dedicated to supporting clients with the most severe cyber security incidents. We operate a hybrid working model that requires you to work at our office in Bank at least three days per week. **Please note that the recruitment process will require your attendance at a virtual assessment centre during the week commencing 5th October so you must be available to attend on one of the days that week (5th - 9th October). As the Graduate Consultant you will support the existing team in responding to incidents and crises. Tasks and Responsibilities Cyber Crisis Management * Support the Cyber Incident Response (CIR) team advising clients on live cyber crisis management. * Support initial assessment of case and where appropriate, providing immediate verbal/written advice, recorded in an initial information gathering form. * Support the Crisis Management team as it provides clients with ongoing advice covering: - Managing the business impacts of a critical cyber incident and shaping recovery plans. - Liaising with key stakeholders, including our clients, law firms and communications specialists. * Discuss and input into communications strategies and plans. Cyber Incident Response * Support the Cyber Incident Response team as it provides clients with on-going incident response support covering: - Creating and providing client-deliverable technical documentation and advice for wider technical elements of our engagements. * Additional technical analysis e.g. log analysis, tooling deployment, EDR delivery and hunting, and wider incident response activities where required. Case Management * Maintain records of each case worked on by Cyber Incident Response. * Manage case management metrics tools and support in analysing case histories to drive insights for future use. Reporting * Provide situation reports and other significant case related material to the client and/or the case lead. * Provide documentation to the case lead in sufficient time to allow review and feedback, before submitting to a client. * Produce case summary and other reports as directed. Supporting the growth of the Cyber Incident Response practice * Refining Control Risks' cyber response methodologies and approaches and tailoring the approach in changing market conditions. * Develop and enhance existing in-house technical toolsets where appropriate. * Supporting marketing initiatives. 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