Explore Group
Incident Response Manager
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Our client is a forward-thinking organisation seeking a highly skilled Incident Response Manager to strengthen their security posture. This is a hybrid role based in the Midlands, offering the chance to lead cyber incident response and contribute to wider security operations.
The Role: You will be responsible for managing cybersecurity incidents end-to-end, ensuring rapid detection, containment, and recovery. Beyond incident management, you will play a key role in security operations, supporting continuous improvement across monitoring, threat intelligence, and operational resilience.
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Key Responsibilities: Lead and coordinate response to cyber incidents, including investigation, containment, remediation, and post-incident reporting. Develop, maintain, and test incident response plans and playbooks. Collaborate with SOC and security teams to enhance monitoring, detection, and operational capabilities. Conduct post-incident reviews and implement lessons learned. Provide guidance and mentorship to junior security operations staff. Ensure compliance with internal policies and regulatory requirements.
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Candidate Requirements:
Proven experience in incident response within a cyber security context. Solid background in security operations (SOC, threat monitoring, vulnerability management). Experience with incident detection and response tools (SIEM, EDR, SOAR). Knowledge of security frameworks (NIST, ISO 27001, CIS). Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills. Ability to work in a hybrid environment with occasional office attendance. Relevant certifications (CISSP, CISM, GCIH, GCIA, GCFA) advantageous.
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