Incident Response Lead

<p><u><strong>Incident Response Lead</strong></u><strong>&nbsp;</strong></p> <p>We are recruiting for a hands-on Contract IR Lead to help shape and mature the Incident Response capability. This is a key role for someone who can lead from the front comfortable improving processes while also stepping into live incidents when needed.</p> <ul> <li><span data-mce-mark="1">Day Rate: &pound;500- &pound;550pd</span></li> <li><span data-mce-mark="1">IR35 Status: Outside</span></li> <li><span data-mce-mark="1">Duration: Initial 6 months</span></li> <li><span data-mce-mark="1">Travel: Weekly to Liverpool Office</span></li> </ul> <p>This IR Lead will have the previous following experience:</p> <ul> <li>Lead and evolve IR operations using Microsoft security tools (including Sentinel), driving improvements in detection, response, and overall capability maturity</li> <li>Act as an escalation point for incidents, remaining hands-on and directly involved in investigations and response when required</li> <li>Develop and refine incident response processes, playbooks, and workflows to strengthen organisational resilience</li> <li>Establish meaningful metrics, reporting, and threat visibility to inform decision-making and demonstrate SOC effectiveness</li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>, </p>