Cyber Incident Response Lead

GCS; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 129,000 - 203,000; Part time

Job summary

Hyra is seeking an experienced Cyber Incident Response Lead to own major incidents from day one within a fast-paced security function. This urgent contract role requires hands-on incident response and leadership during P1 crises.

You will coordinate technical and business stakeholders, drive containment and recovery, and communicate clearly to senior leadership. Immediate start for a 6-month initial contract with potential extension.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience leading major or P1 cyber security incidents.
• Strong background in incident response, cyber crisis management and security operations.
• Hands-on technical capability to investigate and understand technical detail when required.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Ability to operate independently with minimal supervision.
• Calm, decisive and outcome-focused under pressure.
• Proven experience managing multiple priorities in a fast-moving environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the response to major and critical cyber security incidents.
• Coordinate technical and business stakeholders during live incident situations.
• Drive containment, eradication and recovery activities.
• Provide clear direction, leadership and decision-making during cyber crises.
• Deliver timely and effective communications to senior stakeholders and leadership teams.
• Conduct incident reviews and identify opportunities for process and control improvements.
• Work closely with security operations, infrastructure, technology and business teams to enhance organisational resilience.

Skills

P1 incidents

Incident response

Crisis management

Stakeholder comms

Technical investigation

Independent worker

Job description

Cyber Incident Response Lead

Contract Outside IR35 6-Month Initial Contract Immediate Start

A major UK organisation is seeking an experienced Cyber Incident Response Lead to join a critical cyber security function and take ownership of major cyber incidents from day one.

This is an urgent requirement for a hands‑on incident response specialist with a proven track record leading Priority 1 (P1) cyber incidents, driving effective response activities, coordinating technical teams, and providing clear leadership during high‑pressure situations.

Working within a fast‑paced environment, you will play a key role in protecting business operations, managing cyber crises, and ensuring incidents are contained, remediated and communicated effectively.

Responsibilities

• Lead the response to major and critical cyber security incidents
• Coordinate technical and business stakeholders during live incident situations
• Drive containment, eradication and recovery activities
• Provide clear direction, leadership and decision‑making during cyber crises
• Deliver timely and effective communications to senior stakeholders and leadership teams
• Conduct incident reviews and identify opportunities for process and control improvements
• Work closely with security operations, infrastructure, technology and business teams to enhance organisational resilience

Requirements

• Demonstrable experience leading major or P1 cyber security incidents
• Strong background in incident response, cyber crisis management and security operations
• Hands‑on technical capability with the ability to investigate and understand technical detail when required
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
• Ability to operate independently with minimal supervision
• Calm, decisive and outcome‑focused approach under pressure
• Proven experience managing multiple priorities within a fast‑moving environment

Whats on Offer?

• Outside IR35 contract
• Immediate start with onboarding required within the next two weeks
• Pre‑booked interview slots available next week
• Opportunity to make an immediate impact within a critical cyber security function
• Initial 6‑month contract
• Further 6‑month extension highly likely