Cyber Incident Response Analyst

Job Description

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• 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! xwzovoh

Guidant, Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.