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TalentTrade Recruitment Limited

Cyber Security Incident Handler

On site

London, United kingdom

£ 600 /day

Freelance

06-01-2026

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Skills

Communication Leadership ServiceNow Documentation and Reporting Organization

Job Specifications

Cyber Security Incident Handler
2 month + contract
£600 per day OUTSIDE IR35
London/Remote.
TalentTrade is seeking an experienced Cyber Security Incident Handler for an initial contract until the end of the financial year (scope for extension) to join an Incident Management team for a financial services client.
The successful candidate will lead and coordinate cybersecurity and technology incidents across their full lifecycle. From detection through containment, eradication, and recovery - following the NIST Cybersecurity Framework.
You will be responsible for organizing and managing incident calls, ensuring clear communication across technical and business teams, and maintaining accurate incident documentation and reporting. The role also involves developing and refining incident management processes, standards, and playbooks to strengthen the organization's overall response capability.
Key Responsibilities:
Manage the end-to-end incident lifecycle in alignment with NIST best practices.
Coordinate incident bridge calls, ensuring timely communication and collaboration.
Deliver incident reports and updates to multiple stakeholder groups, including leadership.
Develop and maintain incident management processes, documentation, and standards.
Utilize ServiceNow (preferred) or similar ticketing platforms for tracking and reporting.
Support continuous improvement initiatives and post-incident reviews.

About the Company

Recruitment consultants specialised in sourcing top-tier IT, Digital and Change Professionals across the UK. We pride ourselves on matching incredibly talented professionals with forward thinking businesses. Whether we’re advancing technology careers or expanding digital teams, we strive to ensure every person we work with has an exceptional level of service partnering with TalentTrade. Drawing upon more than twenty years of experience, we’ve assisted businesses at every stage, from startup to enterprise, building talented, ... Know more