Incident Response Manager - SC cleared

Incident Response Manager - 6 months - Inside IR35 - SC Cleared - Skelmersdale onsite

Our client is looking for an SC Cleared Incident Response Manager to assist with their response to potential incoming Cyber threats.

*Any large organisation needs a centralised facility responsible for every aspect of Security, hardening the business posture from attack.
*This role places real value in finding and adapting ways to protect and support.
*Identification of critical services within forces where loss would negatively impact police operations.
*Awareness of the cyber risks to critical services by continually assessing the threat landscape and informing stakeholders.
*Detecting when, where and how attacks take place.
*Reporting cyber risks to service, executive and operational stakeholders for mitigation decisions.
*Limiting the impact of known cyber risks by engaging forces in pre-incident planning and preparatory activities.

Skills needed:
*Knowledge of various security methodologies and processes
*Business acumen: Knowledgeable in business strategy and the drivers of organisational performance.
*Knowledge of commonly deployed Cyber Security tools and products
*Knowledge of common Internet protocols and applications
*Knowledge and hands on experience of IP networks and their key components
*A genuine enthusiasm and drive to work within Cyber Security
*Motivated and ambitious to work on your own initiative without needing direction
*Strong attention to detail
*Ability to multi-task, prioritise, and manage time effectively
*Excellent interpersonal skills and professional demeanour
*Excellent verbal and written communication skills
*Proficient in Microsoft Office Applications
*Proficient in the use of SIEM technology, in terms of handling alerts, analysis of the data within the alert and rationale on whether escalation or closure is required.
*Ability to convey technical speak into plain English to contextualise the alert with recommendations if applicable


Experience needed:

*Experience working in a fast-paced operational environment
*Experience working within a team
*Experience working within a Cyber Security or similar environment (preferred)
*CompTIA Network+ and/or Security+ or equivalent - (preferred)
*Experience working in a customer facing environment
*Foundation or Higher Degree in computer science or related subject, or relevant practical and transferable experience - PREFERRED
*Experience in internal and external stakeholder management and engagement - PREFERRED
*Ability to acquire SC and NPPV3 level clearances -ESSENTIAL

Please send in an up-to-date CV



Due to the nature and urgency of this post, candidates holding or who have held high level security clearance in the past are most welcome to apply. Please note successful applicants will be required to be security cleared prior to appointment which can take up to a minimum 10 weeks. LA International is a HMG approved ICT Recruitment and Project Solutions Consultancy, operating globally from the largest single site in the UK as an IT Consultancy or as an Employment Business & Agency depending upon the precise nature of the work, for security cleared jobs or non-clearance vacancies, LA International welcome applications from all sections of the community and from people with diverse experience and backgrounds.

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