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.