About this role
Job description
Sizewell C is entering an exciting phase of growth as we mature into an independent organisation and continue building one of the UK’s largest and most important energy projects. We are now recruiting the below position.
Cyber Incident Response Lead
*Location:*Based in London on a hybrid basis with travel to Suffolk as required.
Contract: Permanent, full-time.
Benefits include
- Bonus: 5% annual bonus.
- Annual Leave: 28 days per annum, increasing to 30 days after 5 years of service, plus bank holidays.
- Pension Contributions: up to 7.5% employee contribution 15% employer contribution.
Closing Date: Monday 21st September 2026
Impact
We are seeking an experienced Cyber Incident Response Lead to develop, manage, and coordinate the organisation’s cyber incident response capability within a highly regulated and safety-critical environment.
You will lead the preparation, detection, response, recovery, and lessons learned activities associated with cyber security incidents, working closely with Security Operations, Infrastructure, Digital, Operational Technology, Legal, Risk, and external partners.
About You
- Proven experience leading cyber incident response or security operations functions within large, complex organisations
- Experience managing major cyber incidents and coordinating cross-functional response teams
- Knowledge of cyber security frameworks such as NIST, ISO27001, or CIS
- Strong stakeholder management, communication, and decision-making skills
- Ability to operate effectively within high-pressure and time-critical situations.
Strong understanding of
- Security Operations Centre (SOC) processes and technologies
- Incident response frameworks and methodologies
- Threat detection and threat intelligence
- Endpoint, network, and cloud security monitoring tools
- Digital forensics and malware analysis principles
- SIEM and security analytics platforms
Why Join Us?
- Be part of one of the most important low-carbon energy projects in the UK.
- Work in a mission-driven environment that values innovation, integrity, and long-term sustainability.
- Competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for career development.
- Flexible and hybrid working options.
Behavioural Competences
Humility
- Recognise the value brought from different cultures and experiences
- Be open to other’s points of view and ideas, be willing to debate and to compromise
Positivity
- Positively challenge poor quality and performance
- Identify solutions at the lowest possible level
- Encourage tier 1s and others to bring new ideas forward
Respect
- Value the rules and environment in which we operate
- Give and receive feedback with respect
- Embrace and engage with new people and ideas
Solidarity
- One team, working closely together and helping each other
- Empowered teams always looking forward.
- Shared responsibility for delivery the project outcomes
Clarity
- Communicate clearly and consistently
- Promote collaboration and team alignment
- Clearer and faster decision making
- Drive simplification at all levels
If this sounds like the next step in your career, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today.
About cyber security & digital forensics roles for ex-police
Cyber security, digital forensics and incident-response roles. DMIs, cybercrime investigators and digital forensics officers bring evidential discipline and investigative judgement that DFIR and security teams struggle to hire.
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- Intelligence & OSINT
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What cyber security & digital forensics roles pay ex-police
Advertised UK ranges, editorial estimates reviewed July 2026
| Digital forensics analyst | £32,000–£45,000 |
| DFIR consultant | £45,000–£65,000 |
| Senior forensics / IR specialist | £60,000–£80,000 |
| Threat-intelligence specialist | £55,000–£80,000 |