Job Description
* Cyber Incident Response Analyst
* London - Onsite 2/3 days a week
* ASAP Start - November 26
* £300 per day - Inside of IR35
We are looking for a Cyber Incident Response Analyst to join a small, highly visible cyber security team and step in for an existing team member who is moving onto another project for the next 6-9 months.
This role sits on the "Respond" side of Cyber Security, focusing on end-to-end cyber incident management, stakeholder communications, and clear reporting. With increased workload driven by the client merger, this is a key role supporting the organisation's security posture in a regulated, financial services environment.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead end-to-end management of UK cyber incidents throughout the full incident lifecycle
* Drive effective and timely containment of cyber incidents
* Report on incidents and perform trend analysis to improve KPIs and detection & response times
* Coordinate incidents and build effective working relationships with global colleagues, 2nd line stakeholders, and wider technology teams
* Communicate new and ongoing cyber incidents clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing
* Ensure incident reporting and escalation processes are followed accurately and on time
* Support the development and enhancement of incident response strategies and playbooks
* Produce clear incident updates, reports, and recommendations for senior stakeholders to support decision-making and risk management
Essential Skills & Experience
* Practical experience in Cyber Security or Incident Response
* Strong understanding of incident management and digital threats
* Experience handling cyber incidents end-to-end in line with the NIST framework
* Hands-on experience with Splunk, CrowdStrike, or equivalent SIEM / endpoint security tools
* Confidence coordinating and engaging multiple stakeholders during live incident scenarios
* Strong documentation, reporting, and communication skills
* Able to work independently, manage time effectively, and stay calm under pressure
* Experience working in regulated environments, ideally banking or financial services
If you are available and interested, please apply today!
Guidant, Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.