Cyber Security Incident Handler at TalentTrade Recruitment, London, 2 Months, £600 per day

Cyber Security Incident Handler

2 month + contract

£600 per day OUTSIDE IR35

London/Remote.

Please note, you will need to hold UK SC Clearance or be SC clearable for this role.

TalentTrade is seeking an experienced Cyber Security Incident Handler for an initial contract until the end of the financial year (scope for extension) to join an Incident Management team for a financial services client.

The successful candidate will lead and coordinate cybersecurity and technology incidents across their full life cycle. From detection through containment, eradication, and recovery - following the NIST Cybersecurity Framework.

You will be responsible for organizing and managing incident calls, ensuring clear communication across technical and business teams, and maintaining accurate incident documentation and reporting. The role also involves developing and refining incident management processes, standards, and playbooks to strengthen the organization's overall response capability.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage the end-to-end incident life cycle in alignment with NIST best practices.
• Coordinate incident bridge calls, ensuring timely communication and collaboration.
• Deliver incident reports and updates to multiple stakeholder groups, including leadership.
• Develop and maintain incident management processes, documentation, and standards.
• Utilize ServiceNow (preferred) or similar ticketing platforms for tracking and reporting.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and post-incident reviews.