Cyber Security Incident Handler

Cyber Security Incident Handler

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£600 Per day
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Leeds, UK
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Cyber Security Device Tracking Software Financial Services Life Cycle Planning Management Management Effectiveness Management Process Security Clearance ServiceNow Stakeholder Management

Summary: The Cyber Security Incident Handler role involves leading and coordinating cybersecurity incidents for a financial services client, ensuring effective management throughout the incident life cycle. The position requires UK SC Clearance or the ability to obtain it and offers a contract lasting at least two months with potential for extension. The successful candidate will enhance incident management processes and facilitate communication across teams.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Manage the end-to-end incident life cycle in alignment with NIST best practices.
  • Coordinate incident bridge calls, ensuring timely communication and collaboration.
  • Deliver incident reports and updates to multiple stakeholder groups, including leadership.
  • Develop and maintain incident management processes, documentation, and standards.
  • Utilize ServiceNow (preferred) or similar ticketing platforms for tracking and reporting.
  • Support continuous improvement initiatives and post-incident reviews.

Key Skills:

  • Experience in cybersecurity incident management.
  • Familiarity with the NIST Cybersecurity Framework.
  • Strong communication and coordination skills.
  • Proficiency in using ServiceNow or similar ticketing systems.
  • Ability to develop and refine incident management processes.
  • UK SC Clearance or ability to obtain it.

Salary (Rate): £600 per day

City: Leeds

Country: UK

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: outside IR35

Seniority Level: Mid-Level

Industry: IT

Detailed Description From Employer:

Cyber Security Incident Handler

2 month + contract

£600 per day OUTSIDE IR35

Leeds/Remote.

Please note, you will need to hold UK SC Clearance or be SC clearable for this role.

TalentTrade is seeking an experienced Cyber Security Incident Handler for an initial contract until the end of the financial year (scope for extension) to join an Incident Management team for a financial services client.

The successful candidate will lead and coordinate cybersecurity and technology incidents across their full life cycle. From detection through containment, eradication, and recovery - following the NIST Cybersecurity Framework.

You will be responsible for organizing and managing incident calls, ensuring clear communication across technical and business teams, and maintaining accurate incident documentation and reporting. The role also involves developing and refining incident management processes, standards, and playbooks to strengthen the organization's overall response capability.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Manage the end-to-end incident life cycle in alignment with NIST best practices.
  • Coordinate incident bridge calls, ensuring timely communication and collaboration.
  • Deliver incident reports and updates to multiple stakeholder groups, including leadership.
  • Develop and maintain incident management processes, documentation, and standards.
  • Utilize ServiceNow (preferred) or similar ticketing platforms for tracking and reporting.
  • Support continuous improvement initiatives and post-incident reviews.
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