Cyber Incident Response Manager A Global Organisation requires a Contract Incident Response Manager to lead the Cyber Incident response function. Day Rate: £635 - £675pd IR35 Status: Inside Duration: 6 months initially Travel: 2 days a week in Berkshire This Incident Response Manager will have the following previous experience: Direct end-to-end cyber incident lifecycle management for major security events -ensuring rapid coordination across business units and leveraging tools like Splunk and Defender to contain and mitigate threats Design, maintain, and continuously enhance playbooks, response frameworks, and tabletop exercises, incorporating threat intelligence and detection insights from CrowdStrike and Splunk to mature IR readiness. Lead root cause analysis and develop actionable remediation plans; deliver executive-level reporting and trend analysis using integrated dashboards, combining insights from Splunk and Defender data sources. Serve as the primary advisor to senior leaders and cross-functional teams, guiding cyber incident communications, impact assessment, and risk mitigation strategies across the company, Operating Companies, and Joint Ventures.