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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Cyber Responder - **Company:** Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) - **Location:** High Wycombe, UK - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** £43,088.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** CompTIA Security+, Cyber Security, Digital Forensics, Cloud Platform System - **Published:** September 15, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.collegerecruiter.com/job/2879249318-senior-cyber-responder ## About the Role Confident, self-motivated and a collaborative team player, its important that you have practical experience of resolving complex technical IT problems and in cyber security this may have come from other relevant roles such as (Soc Analyst, Security Analyst, Security Engineer) or in an IT role with strong exposure to security issues. Capable of using a variety of tools to manipulate and interpret data, and able to produce clear technical documentation, you should also have an NVQ Level 4 in Cyber Security or its equivalent experience for example CompTIA Security+, SANS SEC401 or a Level 4 Apprenticeship. With the confidence to work in a fast-paced environment, your excellent interpersonal and communication skills will allow you to liaise with a diverse range of stakeholders and take on important leadership tasks. You will be at an advantage if youve completed a management training programme, and an understanding of information risk assessment, risk management, threat assessment, compliance monitoring and controls testing would be desirable. This is a role where therell be plenty of opportunities to develop your career, take on more responsibilities and progress within our organisation., * Experience in cyber security * Working experience in IT resolving technical problems * Strong interpersonal skills to work effectively in a team * Able to manipulate and interpret data using a variety of tools * Able to produce clear technical documentation * NVQ Level 4 in Cyber Security or equivalent (e.g. CompTIA Security+, SANS SEC401, Level 4 Apprenticeship Qualifications NVQ Level 4 in Cyber Security or equivalent (e.g. CompTIA Security+, SANS SEC401, Level 4 Apprenticeship) Behaviours Well assess you against these behaviours during the selection process: * Developing Self and Others * Communicating and Influencing * Making Effective Decisions Technical skills Well assess you against these technical skills during the selection process: * Experience in cyber security * Working experience in IT resolving technical problems * Strong interpersonal skills to work effectively in a team * Able to manipulate and interpret data using a variety of tools * NVQ Level 4 in Cyber Security or equivalent (e.g. CompTIA Security+, SANS SEC401, Level 4 Apprenticeship) We only ask for evidence of these technical skills on your application form: * Experience in cyber security * Working experience in IT resolving technical problems * Strong interpersonal skills to work effectively in a team * NVQ Level 4 in Cyber Security or equivalent (e.g. CompTIA Security+, SANS SEC401, Level 4 Apprenticeship) ## Description Our Technology and Operations team is at the forefront of digital solutions and services for FCDO and Government. They provide best in-class solutions for our clients, helping to shape and support a data driven future for UK government. Whether its creating bespoke, secure software, offering programme and application support or moving an entire embassys servers to a Cloud platform. No matter the task, they are on hand to support. Join them in this important role and youll have the opportunity to lead them on the next stage of our exciting journey., As a Senior Cyber Responder within our supportive and tightly knit team, you will identify and analyse security incidents, develop recovery plans and forensic capabilities, and help provide a security consultancy service to our organisation and the customers we serve. This role offers the opportunity to further develop skills and expertise through on-the-job training, gain exposure to advanced incident response activities, and undertake digital forensics across a wide range of devices. Responsibilities include using, developing and designing approaches and tools to investigate and recover from cyber security incidents affecting complex software systems and infrastructures across our network, including applications, servers and laptops. The role also involves conducting scheduled tests and checks to monitor compliance with incident response and recovery plans, and taking responsibility for the task management of an Associate Cyber Responder. Additional responsibilities include analysing security breaches and recommending solutions to reduce the likelihood of similar incidents occurring in the future, as well as communicating the potential business impact of vulnerabilities. With a strong commitment to promoting security awareness across the organisation, you will share knowledge and expertise with colleagues, coach other associates, and maintain professional development in line with emerging technologies and industry best practice. 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