Cybersecurity Incident Response Lead

Job Specifications

Cybersecurity Incident Response Lead
Location: Remote (with occasional onsite meetings)

Excellent Cybersecurity Incident Response Lead opportunity to join a leading UK bank who continue to expand their Cyber Security capabilities. You will be a sharp, decisive, and highly experienced Cybersecurity Incident Response Specialist looking to join a high-performing Detect & Respond Operations Team.

You will thrive working under pressure, excel at solving complex problems, and have a knack for identifying and neutralising threats before they escalate.

The role:

You’ll lead the charge against cyber threats in real time, managing critical incidents and investigations from start to finish.
Uncover attack vectors, trace breaches, and ensure bad actors don’t leave a trace.
Play a vital role in shaping the Cyber Strategy, influencing education, awareness, and investment decisions to mitigate future risks.
Collaborate and improve, work with cross-functional teams and third-party partners to refine their processes, enhance readiness, and build resilience.
Provide clear, concise briefings and reports to senior leadership, offering insight into incidents, risks, and ongoing threat landscapes.

Your background:

Proven experience leading incident response operations and cybersecurity investigations.
Deep understanding of cyber attack vectors, threat actors, and red team/blue team methodologies.
Strong analytical skills with a data-driven approach to incident management and risk assessment.
Confident communicator with the ability to influence and engage at all levels.
Expertise in Cyber Security Incident Response best practices.
Background in security operations, threat detection, and digital forensics.
Comfortable with flexible hours and on-call responsibilities.

Desirable

Certifications: CISSP, CISM, CEH, GIAC
Familiarity with ITIL processes and service management best practices.
eDiscovery experience aligned with the Electronic Discovery Reference Model.
Cloud and endpoint forensics know-how.
Practical understanding of security control frameworks and tooling.

You'll be a crucial part of the team that ensures the organisations stays safe, secure, and always one step ahead in an evolving threat landscape. They’re investing in cutting-edge tech, building strong teams, and shaping a future where cybersecurity is a core business enabler.

This role will offer a competitive market salary and comprehensive banking benefits.

About the Company

Eden Scott is a Scottish recruitment business with more than 65 consultants in its offices located in Edinburgh, Glasgow, Aberdeen and Belfast. With an international outlook, our services cover both local and international territories - drawing on a wealth of experience in recruitment across the globe - covering Europe, the Middle East and Africa, Asia Pacific and the Americas. We provide bespoke recruitment solutions for often complex campaigns; covering both professional and technical staffing markets, across permanent, t... Know more

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