Senior Cyber Incident Responder

• Daily Rate: Inside IR35 
• Location: Sheffield
• Job Type: Hybrid (2-3 days on-site)

Join our Cyber Defence Centre (CDC) as a Senior Cyber Incident Responder. This senior, business-facing role within Security Operations & Engineering focuses on end-to-end cyber incident management, coordination, and stakeholder engagement across complex environments. You will lead the response to high-severity cyber incidents, ensuring effective command, communication, and decision-making throughout the incident lifecycle.

Day-to-day of the role:

• Incident Leadership & Management:
  • Lead the coordination of high-severity cyber incidents from initiation through to resolution.
  • Act as the central point of control for incident command and control activities.
  • Manage incident bridges, ensuring effective communication and structured execution.
• Stakeholder Engagement:
  • Engage and communicate effectively with technical teams, business stakeholders, and senior leadership.
  • Operate confidently within a Bronze-Silver-Gold command structure.
  • Support escalation into crisis management frameworks where required.
• Communication & Coordination:
  • Coordinate internal and external communications during incidents.
  • Ensure alignment across multiple teams, partners, and third parties.
  • Facilitate consensus-driven decision-making in time-critical environments.
• Operational Control:
  • Prioritise and manage competing incident demands.
  • Drive structured incident response processes and adherence to best practice.
  • Act as the Cyber Response lead within broader crisis scenarios (e.g., ransomware events).
• Continuous Improvement:
  • Capture and contribute to lessons learned and post-incident reviews.
  • Identify process, capability, or control improvements.
  • Work with internal teams to enhance overall cyber resilience.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Core Experience:
  • Proven experience in Cyber Incident Response or Major Incident Management.
  • Experience operating in a SOC or Security Operations environment.
  • Strong understanding of incident management frameworks and escalation models.
• Stakeholder & Leadership Skills:
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to influence, negotiate, and gain consensus under pressure.
  • Experience working with senior stakeholders (including C-suite exposure).
• Operational Capability:
  • Experience running incident bridges / war rooms.
  • Strong decision-making ability in high-pressure situations.
  • Understanding of crisis management structures and frameworks.
• Technical Understanding (Desirable):
  • Solid grounding in cyber security concepts and threats.
  • Experience with Endpoint Detection & Response (e.g., CrowdStrike), SIEM platforms (e.g., Microsoft Sentinel), and ServiceNow (Security Operations).
  • Ability to engage with technical teams and interpret technical data.

To apply for this Senior Cyber Incident Responder position, please submit your CV and a member of the Talent Team will be in touch.