Cyber Security Consultant

Vector Resourcing; Manchester; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cybersecurity consultancy in Manchester is seeking an experienced Cyber Incident Response Consultant for a 3-month contract outside IR35. The role involves designing a comprehensive Cyber Incident Response Plan, developing incident response playbooks, and implementing response processes across the company. Ideal candidates will have over 5 years of experience in cybersecurity, a strong understanding of cyber threats, and the ability to engage confidently with senior stakeholders. A valuable opportunity to drive organizational readiness against cyber incidents.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver a fully documented Cyber Incident Response Plan.
• Develop incident response playbooks for ransomware, DDoS, phishing, and data breaches.
• Establish a crisis communications strategy with internal teams.
• Lead the implementation of incident response processes across the organisation.
• Produce executive-level summaries and recommendations.

Skills

5+ years’ experience in cybersecurity incident response

Developing incident response plans and playbooks

Consulting on real-world cyber incidents

Understanding modern cyber threats

Running tabletop exercises and post-incident reviews

Engaging with senior stakeholders

Job description

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