Cyber Incident Response Specialist

• 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 within highly regulated environments
• Cyber security certifications such as CISSP or CISM

This 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.

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.