Lead Cyber Responder
| Posting date: | 19 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £48,801 per year |
| Additional salary information: | Plus location allowance of £1,750 and pension |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 15 March 2026 |
| Location: | MK19 7BH |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 2 days per week |
| Company: | FCDO Services |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 449939 |
Summary
At FCDO Services we protect the UK’s interests at home and overseas. We design and construct secure government buildings and courier diplomatic packages worldwide, safeguard government tech and a whole lot more. Our work is as varied and vital as it gets, but we never lose sight of our people. Their skills, aspirations and growth mean as much as the global mission we’re on. In our world, it all matters.
Our Technology and Operations team is at the forefront of digital solutions and services for FCDO and Government. They provide best in-class solutions for our clients, helping to shape and support a data driven future for UK government. Whether it’s creating bespoke, secure software, offering programme and application support or moving an entire embassy’s servers to a Cloud platform. No matter the task, they are on hand to support. Join them in this important role and you’ll have the opportunity to lead them on the next stage of our exciting journey.
Providing innovation to government partners.
Delivering best-in-class solutions.
Working at the cutting-edge of technology
It all matters.
Help to keep the UK safe and secure in this unique leadership role
As Lead Cyber Responder you’ll manage, coach and mentor the team that identifies and analyses security incidents, develop our incident recovery plans and provide a world-class security consultancy service to our organisation and other customers. Leading on threat intelligence and implementing pre-emptive measures, you’ll perform post-incident reviews to mitigate future issues. We’ll also expect you to use the latest tools to investigate and recover from cyber security incidents in servers, laptops and other complex software systems and infrastructures, and conduct checks to monitor compliance with our incident response and recovery plans.
Making appropriate recommendations on the potential business impact of vulnerabilities, you’ll share your knowledge with your colleagues as you promote the importance of security awareness across our organisation. Committed to maintaining your own professional development and expertise in the latest technologies and best practice, you’ll also take responsibility for the performance of a Senior Incident Responder and oversee the work of a Practitioner Incident Responder. In addition, we’ll expect you to work with your colleagues to provide a 24/7 on-call service to investigate and remedy any cyber security issues that arise.
Use all your skills and expertise as you help to lead our vital global mission
Innovative, highly motivated and a confident decision maker, you’ll be an inspirational team leader with well developed experience of working on cyber security incident response and forensic analysis. Capable of using a variety of tools to manipulate and interpret data, and of using your knowledge to bridge technical and non-technical worlds, you should also have the skills to support the professional development of your team through guidance, knowledge sharing and collaborative learning.
When it comes to qualifications you should hold incident management, investigation and response certifications such as CySA+, ECIH, GCIH, GCIA, GFCA, CRIA or their equivalent, while cybersecurity accreditations such as CISSP, CISM or CISA and completion of a management training programme would be desirable. Some people management experience and practical knowledge of information risk assessment and risk management will be a plus, as would an understanding of threat intelligence and assessment. In addition, you’ll be at an advantage if you possess expertise in threat compliance monitoring and controls testing, and the ability to manipulate and interpret data and produce clear technical documentation would be a bonus.
Discover the support you need to grow your career further
But we’re always looking to improve – just like you. That’s why when you join us, expect to receive a competitive salary, generous holiday entitlement and a Civil Service Pension. Along with this, you’ll also have access to training and other development opportunities to help grow your career with us. Our offices have an on-site gym, nursery, café, and restaurant, and we offer interest-free loans on season tickets and bikes to help you get there. It's a great set of benefits made to support all you do, and all you need.
Every single colleague must be security cleared before joining us. If you’re successful in your application, we’ll ask you to undergo our vetting process to achieve Developed Vetting (DV) clearance. You can find out more about vetting at fcdoservicescareers.co.uk/how-to-apply/
To find out more about our benefits and our organisation, please visit fcdoservicescareers.co.uk
It takes a diverse team to protect a diverse world
The vital work we do takes an incredible community of colleagues, with different skills, backgrounds, cultures and identities. We support every individual, so that you always know you’re welcome and valued. It’s what makes us a Disability Confident employer. And why we’re recognised as a ‘Carer Confident’ workplace. And it’s how you know you’re joining an inspiring, inclusive organisation.
Our Technology and Operations team is at the forefront of digital solutions and services for FCDO and Government. They provide best in-class solutions for our clients, helping to shape and support a data driven future for UK government. Whether it’s creating bespoke, secure software, offering programme and application support or moving an entire embassy’s servers to a Cloud platform. No matter the task, they are on hand to support. Join them in this important role and you’ll have the opportunity to lead them on the next stage of our exciting journey.
Providing innovation to government partners.
Delivering best-in-class solutions.
Working at the cutting-edge of technology
It all matters.
Help to keep the UK safe and secure in this unique leadership role
As Lead Cyber Responder you’ll manage, coach and mentor the team that identifies and analyses security incidents, develop our incident recovery plans and provide a world-class security consultancy service to our organisation and other customers. Leading on threat intelligence and implementing pre-emptive measures, you’ll perform post-incident reviews to mitigate future issues. We’ll also expect you to use the latest tools to investigate and recover from cyber security incidents in servers, laptops and other complex software systems and infrastructures, and conduct checks to monitor compliance with our incident response and recovery plans.
Making appropriate recommendations on the potential business impact of vulnerabilities, you’ll share your knowledge with your colleagues as you promote the importance of security awareness across our organisation. Committed to maintaining your own professional development and expertise in the latest technologies and best practice, you’ll also take responsibility for the performance of a Senior Incident Responder and oversee the work of a Practitioner Incident Responder. In addition, we’ll expect you to work with your colleagues to provide a 24/7 on-call service to investigate and remedy any cyber security issues that arise.
Use all your skills and expertise as you help to lead our vital global mission
Innovative, highly motivated and a confident decision maker, you’ll be an inspirational team leader with well developed experience of working on cyber security incident response and forensic analysis. Capable of using a variety of tools to manipulate and interpret data, and of using your knowledge to bridge technical and non-technical worlds, you should also have the skills to support the professional development of your team through guidance, knowledge sharing and collaborative learning.
When it comes to qualifications you should hold incident management, investigation and response certifications such as CySA+, ECIH, GCIH, GCIA, GFCA, CRIA or their equivalent, while cybersecurity accreditations such as CISSP, CISM or CISA and completion of a management training programme would be desirable. Some people management experience and practical knowledge of information risk assessment and risk management will be a plus, as would an understanding of threat intelligence and assessment. In addition, you’ll be at an advantage if you possess expertise in threat compliance monitoring and controls testing, and the ability to manipulate and interpret data and produce clear technical documentation would be a bonus.
Discover the support you need to grow your career further
But we’re always looking to improve – just like you. That’s why when you join us, expect to receive a competitive salary, generous holiday entitlement and a Civil Service Pension. Along with this, you’ll also have access to training and other development opportunities to help grow your career with us. Our offices have an on-site gym, nursery, café, and restaurant, and we offer interest-free loans on season tickets and bikes to help you get there. It's a great set of benefits made to support all you do, and all you need.
Every single colleague must be security cleared before joining us. If you’re successful in your application, we’ll ask you to undergo our vetting process to achieve Developed Vetting (DV) clearance. You can find out more about vetting at fcdoservicescareers.co.uk/how-to-apply/
To find out more about our benefits and our organisation, please visit fcdoservicescareers.co.uk
It takes a diverse team to protect a diverse world
The vital work we do takes an incredible community of colleagues, with different skills, backgrounds, cultures and identities. We support every individual, so that you always know you’re welcome and valued. It’s what makes us a Disability Confident employer. And why we’re recognised as a ‘Carer Confident’ workplace. And it’s how you know you’re joining an inspiring, inclusive organisation.