Incident Response Lead
10/01/2025
Emp Type
Full Time
Salary Type
Annual
Salary
Negotiable
Job Description
Cyber Incident Response Planner- Manchester/Hybrid- £55,000-£60,000
We are seeking a Cyber Incident Response Planner with a strong background in Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) and expertise in the CNI sector to join our client who are rapidly undertaking a transformation of their security estate. This role offers a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of cybersecurity and critical infrastructure protection.
Responsibilities;
- Develop, implement, and maintain comprehensive cyber incident response plans (IRPs) tailored for the utilities sector, ensuring alignment with industry regulations (e.g., CAF, ISO 27001, NIST.)
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to help integrate GRC frameworks into incident response strategies, ensuring regulatory compliance and operational effectiveness.
- Co-ordinate and facilitate tabletop exercises and simulated cyber incidents to test and refine response plans.
- Monitor and analyse emerging cyber threats and trends impacting critical infrastructure
- Provide guidance and training to internal and stakeholders on incident response best practices.
- Establish and maintain relationships with key partners, including regulatory bodies, senior business stakeholders, and emergency response teams.
- Document lessons learned from incidents and exercises, driving continuous improvement in incident response capabilities.
Requirements:
- Proven experience in cyber incident response planning, with an understanding of GRC frameworks and XDR technologies
- Strong knowledge of cybersecurity regulations relevant to utilities (ISO27001, CAF, GDPR, NIST)
- Experience developing and implementing incident response strategies in highly regulated environments.
- Familiarity with cybersecurity tools and technologies used for detection, response, and reporting.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to convey technical information to non-technical stakeholders.
For more information, please contact Joel at InfoSec People- or apply directly to this role.
This is a hybrid role, some some level of expectation of onsite work.