We are searching for a Cyber Incident Response Consultant who will play a vital role in designing and implementing a comprehensive Cyber Incident Response capability from the ground up. This role will work closely with the newly appointed Head of Cyber Security to assess current cyber reporting maturity, define decision-making structures, and ensure the organisation is fully prepared to respond effectively to cyber incidents.
The successful consultant will lead the creation of a fully documented Cyber Incident Response Plan, develop scenario-based playbooks for a range of cyber threats, and embed these processes across the business to ensure they are understood, adopted, and followed during real incidents.
Responsibilities
* Conduct a full review of existing cyber security documentation, reporting, and governance frameworks
* Work closely with the Head of Cyber Security to understand current controls, gaps, and organisational risk appetite
* Design and document a comprehensive Cyber Incident Response Plan from scratch
* Define clear roles, responsibilities, escalation paths, and decision-making authority during cyber incidents
* Identify and engage key stakeholders and executive decision-makers required during an incident
* Develop detailed, scenario-based incident response playbooks covering threats such as ransomware, DDoS, and phishing attacks
* Collaborate with the Communications function to agree and document an internal and external crisis communications strategy
* Produce communication templates for use during cyber incidents, including executive, staff, customer, and third-party messaging
* Lead the implementation of the Cyber Incident Response Plan across the organisation
* Ensure processes are embedded, understood, and adhered to through stakeholder engagement and enablement
* Provide executive-level summaries and recommendations to senior leadership
* Optionally define a roadmap for future improvements, testing, and tabletop exercises
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