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Role:Cyber Incident Response Consultant

Job Type:Permanent

Location:Bradford, Hybrid (3 days On-site)


Are you looking to leverage your skills inthreat detection, response, and coordination?

We have an exciting opportunity for you -Cyber Incident Response Consultant!


Careers at TCS: It means more

TCS is a purpose-led transformation company, built on belief. We do not just help businesses to transform through technology. We support them in making a meaningful difference to the people and communities they serve - our clients include some of the biggest brands in the UK and worldwide. For you, it means more to make an impact that matters, through challenging projects which demand ambitious innovation and thought leadership.

  • Gain access to endless learning opportunities.
  • Lead a team and their technical growth.
  • Lead projects and inspire both colleagues and stakeholders.


The Role

As aCyber Incident Response Consultant,you will be working with the existing security team to support the customer with monitoring alerts and threats received. You will also be responsible for front-ending in event of any cyber incident.


Key responsibilities:

  • Act swiftly to contain and mitigate cyber incidents, including malware infections, phishing attacks, data breaches, and unauthorized access events.
  • Conduct systems analysis and forensic analysis (subject to appropriate tooling availability, e.g., CADO software) to trace the origin of incidents, assess the scope of the damage, and identify affected systems and data.
  • Stay updated with the latest cyber threats, vulnerabilities, and attack techniques specific to the retail sector.
  • Coordinate with business management and business users, internal IT teams, legal departments, and third-party vendors to ensure an effective response to incidents.
  • Escalate major security incidents and breaches to the CISO organization and engage external IR services (based on retained services available).
  • Document incidents comprehensively, including actions taken, lessons learned, and recommendations for future preventative measures.


Your Profile

Essential skills/knowledge/experience:

  • Strong ownership and decisiveness in incident handling.
  • Analytical thinker with sound judgement under pressure.
  • Detail oriented with clear and structured reporting skills.


Desirable skills/knowledge/experience:

  • Skilled in SOC environments.
  • Hands on experience with Incident Response processes.


Rewards & Benefits:

TCS is consistently voted a Top Employer in the UK and globally. Our competitive salary packages feature pension, health care, life assurance, laptop, phone, access to extensive training resources and discounts within the larger Tata network.

We offer health & wellness initiatives and sports events; we are the proud sponsor of the London Marathon.


Diversity, Inclusion and Wellbeing

Tata Consultancy Services UK&I is committed to meeting the accessibility needs of all individuals in accordance with the UK Equality Act 2010 and the UK Human Rights Act 1998.

We welcome and embrace diversity in race, nationality, ethnicity, disability, neurodiversity, gender identity, age, physical ability, gender reassignment, sexual orientation. We are a disability inclusive employer and encourage disabled people to apply for this role.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we offer an interview to applicants with disabilities or long-term conditions who meet the minimum criteria for the role. Please email us at if you would like to opt in.

If you are an applicant who needs any adjustments to the application process or interview, please contact usatwith the subject line: “Adjustment Request” or callTCS London Office /to request an adjustment. We welcome requests prior to you completing the application and at any stage of the recruitment process.


Next Steps:

Application Process:

  1. Online application:You can apply directly through LinkedIn/ by uploading your CV. In case you wish to submit your application via another format like audio/video, please, contact -
  2. Skill-Based discussion:This will be a level 1 interview with the project team, it can be via video or in-person. Details will be confirmed by your recruiter.
  3. Managerial discussion:This discussion will focus on behavioural aspects and person-organisation fit.
  4. HR Discussion: This will be with one of the members of the HR team and will cover your career journey, aspirations for growth, compensation and any other questions you may have.


Beware of Fraudulent offers

This is to notify you that TCS does not ask for any sort of payment or security deposit from candidates at any stage of the recruitment process. The firm never sends out job offers from free internet email services like Gmail, Yahoo Mail, and so on. TCS has not authorised any third-party company to collect money on their behalf. As a vigilant job seeker, beware of fraudulent recruitment activity and protect your interests! You can write to to report any fraudulent activity.

Due to the high volume of applications, we will be unable to contact each applicant individually on the status of their application. If you have not received a direct response within 30 days, then it should be deemed unsuccessful on this occasion.


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