Incident Response Consultant

Bridewell; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cyber security services company is searching for an Incident Response Consultant to enhance their clients' response capabilities. This hybrid role requires 1-3 years of experience in cyber security and entails creating incident response plans, facilitating exercises, and supporting clients during incidents. The position offers competitive salary and various benefits, emphasizing professional development and a diverse working environment.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

25 Days Holiday

Flexible Working

Profit Share Scheme

Company Pension

Employee Shareholder Scheme

Dedicated Training Budget

Life Assurance

Cycle to Work Scheme

Electric Vehicle Scheme

Private Healthcare

Vision Care

Birthday off

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience in cyber security.
• Exposure to NIST CSF, ISO 27001, and MITRE ATT&CK.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver Incident Response Consultancy services.
• Assist in incident response plans and playbooks.
• Support and facilitate cyber incident exercises.

Skills

Experience in cyber security

Incident response processes

Analytical and problem-solving skills

Effective communication skills

Crisis management interest

Familiarity with regulated industries

Education

Relevant certifications (GCIH, GCFA, etc.)

Job description

One of the most exciting prospects in the UK cyber security sector today, Bridewell is a leading cyber security services company specialising in protecting and transforming critical business functions for some of the world's most trusted organisations. We are the trusted partner for operators of essential services and provide end-to-end cyber security capabilities that help our clients overcome their security challenges, allowing them to operate safely and securely.

Bridewell holds the Gold level, Investors in People award which we feel solidifies and reflects on the outstanding calibre that makes us truly one team.

Who are we looking for?

Due to continued growth, Bridewell's CSIRT is seeking a capable and motivated Incident Response Consultant to support and deliver consultancy services to our Critical National Infrastructure (CNI) clients. This role is ideal for professionals with foundational experience in cyber security and incident response, looking to deepen their expertise and take ownership of client-facing engagements while continuing to develop under the guidance of senior consultants.

Requirements

You will contribute to strengthening clients' response capabilities through preparation activities, documentation development, and cyber incident exercise facilitation. The role spans the full incident lifecycle, from preparation through post-incident review and recovery, across diverse client environments.

Main Responsibilities

• Contribute to the development and delivery of Incident Response Consultancy services.
• Assist in designing and maintaining incident response plans and playbooks tailored to client environments.
• Support and facilitate cyber incident exercises and simulations, aligned with Bridewell's NCSC CIE assurance framework.
• Act as a supporting incident coordinator during active incidents, helping manage stakeholder communications and documentation.
• Assess clients' incident response capabilities and documentation against regulatory requirements and industry best practices.
• Draft playbooks for both technical and business-level responses to a range of cyber security incidents.
• Investigate client queries and issues, escalating to SMEs where necessary.
• Participate in post-incident reviews and root-cause analyses to identify lessons learned and areas for improvement.
• Manage multiple engagements with support, ensuring consistent quality of work.

Experience & Skills

• 1-3 years of experience in cyber security, ideally within MSSP or consulting environments.
• Exposure to incident response processes and frameworks such as NIST CSF, ISO 27001, and MITRE ATT&CK.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Effective communication skills, capable of engaging with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Experience or interest in crisis management or business continuity planning.
• Familiarity with regulated industries and their security requirements.
• Relevant certifications (or working towards) such as GCIH, GCFA, BTL1, or CREST are desirable.

Benefits

Our vision is to create a safe, inclusive digital world where people and organisations can thrive. Our values of Do the Right Thing, One Team and Above and Beyond emphasises the importance of the part we play in society, and our commitment to our people and clients. Our story to-date has been phenomenal, but success doesn't end here and as we continue to grow and scale, we want to keep the same culture, passion and commitment to high quality that has enabled us to get this far. Bridewell will provide a great career opportunity with continual development as well as the following:

• Competitive Salary
• 25 Days Holiday - Plus buy and sell options
• Flexible Working (around core office hours)
• Profit Share Scheme
• Company Pension
• Employee Shareholder Scheme
• Dedicated Training Budget
• Life Assurance
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Electric Vehicle Scheme
• Private Healthcare (incl. Gym discounts)
• Vision Care
• Birthday off (After 1 year)

About Bridewell

One of the most exciting prospects in the UK Cyber Security sector today, Bridewell is one of the fastest growing Cyber Security services businesses with a strong track record for delivering complex security projects and providing excellent customer service. Bridewell has an exciting and varied portfolio of clients across Financial Services, Manufacturing, Oil & Gas, Government, Critical National Infrastructure and more. Bridewell holds the Gold level Investors in People award which we feel solidifies and reflects on the outstanding calibre that makes us truly One Team.

Along with our focus on our people, we also have a big focus on sustainability and recognise the role we play in the fight against climate change. Today, Bridewell is proud to be a carbon negative business.

Location

Bridewell operates a hybrid and flexible working policy, however you will be required to travel to different sites on occasion.

Equal Opportunities

Bridewell values diversity in the workplace and is a fair and equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an equal and inclusive working environment, with the aim that our employees will be truly representative of all sections of society and each person feels respected and able to give their best.