Cyber Security Specialist

Cyber Incident Response Lead (Cyber Security Operations)

Overview

Our client, a leading global organisation within the aviation sector, is seeking an experienced Cyber Incident Response Lead to join its Cyber Security Operations function.

This is a critical role responsible for leading the response to cyber incidents across a complex, enterprise-scale environment. The successful candidate will play a key role in protecting business operations by coordinating rapid response, driving continuous improvement in incident management processes, and enhancing organisational cyber resilience.

This position includes participation in a 24/7 on-call rota and offers the opportunity to work at the forefront of cyber incident management within a high-impact environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage cyber incidents across the organisation, ensuring effective containment, response, and recovery
• Coordinate technical teams and business stakeholders during incident response activities
• Develop, maintain, and continuously improve incident response processes and playbooks
• Communicate complex technical issues clearly to stakeholders at all levels
• Conduct risk assessments in dynamic and high-pressure situations
• Support the development of in-house digital forensics capabilities
• Feed incident insights into threat intelligence and security control improvements
• Collaborate with external partners and suppliers supporting incident response
• Share threat intelligence, indicators of compromise, and lessons learned across the organisation
• Drive continuous improvement of incident response capabilities and frameworks

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading cyber incident response within a large or complex organisation
• Strong understanding of incident response methodologies and best practices
• Ability to remain calm, structured, and decisive under pressure
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Experience working with threat intelligence frameworks (desirable)
• Exposure to digital forensics (advantageous)
• Collaborative and outcome-focused approach with strong stakeholder management skills

Benefits

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
• Industry-leading travel perks, including standby and discounted flights
• Opportunities for career progression within a global organisation
• Exposure to complex cyber security operations and technologies
• Inclusive and collaborative working culture
• Access to employee wellbeing and engagement programmes

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