Full job descriptionSenior 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.