Cyber Security Consultant
Posted Today by Vector Resourcing
Negotiable
Outside
Undetermined
United Kingdom
Summary: The Cyber Incident Response Consultant role involves designing and implementing a comprehensive Cyber Incident Response capability for an organization. The consultant will create actionable plans and playbooks to prepare the business for effective responses to cyber incidents. This position requires extensive experience in cybersecurity incident response and the ability to engage with senior stakeholders. The contract is for three months and is classified as outside IR35.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design and deliver a fully documented Cyber Incident Response Plan from the ground up
- Develop scenario-based incident response playbooks covering ransomware, DDoS, phishing, and data breaches
- Identify and define key decision-makers, escalation paths, and governance during incidents
- Establish a crisis communications strategy, working closely with internal communications teams
- Lead the implementation of incident response processes across the organisation, ensuring adoption and compliance
- Support and facilitate cyber tabletop exercises, incorporating lessons learned into continuous improvement
- Produce executive-level summaries, recommendations, and (where required) a roadmap for future maturity and testing
Key Skills:
- 5+ years’ experience in cybersecurity incident response, SOC leadership, or security operations
- Proven track record of developing and implementing incident response plans and playbooks
- Hands-on experience consulting on real-world cyber incidents
- Strong understanding of modern cyber threats, including ransomware and data breaches
- Experience running tabletop exercises and post-incident reviews
- Ability to engage confidently with senior stakeholders and executives
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: undetermined
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: outside IR35
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: IT
***3 month contract, Outside IR35***
Job Profile
We are seeking an experienced Cyber Incident Response Consultant to design and implement a robust, organisation-wide Cyber Incident Response capability. This role will lead the creation of clear, actionable plans and playbooks to ensure the business is fully prepared to respond effectively to cyber incidents.
Responsibilities
- Design and deliver a fully documented Cyber Incident Response Plan from the ground up
- Develop scenario-based incident response playbooks covering ransomware, DDoS, phishing, and data breaches
- Identify and define key decision-makers, escalation paths, and governance during incidents
- Establish a crisis communications strategy, working closely with internal communications teams
- Lead the implementation of incident response processes across the organisation, ensuring adoption and compliance
- Support and facilitate cyber tabletop exercises, incorporating lessons learned into continuous improvement
- Produce executive-level summaries, recommendations, and (where required) a roadmap for future maturity and testing
Skills
- 5+ years’ experience in cybersecurity incident response, SOC leadership, or security operations
- Proven track record of developing and implementing incident response plans and playbooks
- Hands-on experience consulting on real-world cyber incidents
- Strong understanding of modern cyber threats, including ransomware and data breaches
- Experience running tabletop exercises and post-incident reviews
- Ability to engage confidently with senior stakeholders and executives