Cyber Security Incident Response Consultant

JR United Kingdom; Ipswich; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

Une entreprise leader dans les services de sécurité gérée cherche à recruter un Senior Cyber Security Incident Responder. Ce poste est axé sur la gestion des incidents de cyber sécurité, en offrant un service direct aux clients pendant des crises et en prenant en charge la réponse aux incidents de façon autonome. Le candidat idéal a une solide expérience en réponse aux incidents, une connaissance approfondie des outils de sécurité, ainsi qu'une capacité à écrire des rapports techniques efficaces.

Qualifications

• Expérience prouvée dans la direction d'opérations de réponse aux incidents.
• Connaissance des outils de sécurité et des cadres de sécurité.
• Capacité à communiquer efficacement en situation de stress.

Responsibilities

• Diriger les enquêtes et efforts de confinement en réponse aux incidents.
• Produire des rapports d'incidents détaillés avec analyse des causes.
• Collaborer pour améliorer les processus internes de réponse.

Skills

Incident Response Operations

Communication under Pressure

Technical Writing

Security Frameworks Understanding

Tools

Microsoft Sentinel

CrowdStrike

Defender

Job description

Job Title: Senior Cyber Security Incident Responder

Role:

A leading Managed Security Service Provider is expanding its team and is hiring a Senior Incident Responder. This is a dedicated incident response position focused on managing high-impact cases and directly supporting clients experiencing cyber breaches.

This is an opportunity to take full ownership of incident response engagements, work directly with customers under pressure, and shape a growing IR function within a well-established MSSP. If you’ve led major incidents and want to step into a visible, high-trust role, this is it.

Responsibilities:

1. Lead end-to-end incident response investigations and containment efforts
2. Communicate directly with clients during live cyber incidents, offering reassurance and expert guidance
3. Produce detailed incident reports with root cause analysis and actionable recommendations
4. Perform forensic and log analysis using SIEM, EDR, SOAR, and other security tools
5. Collaborate across teams to enhance response playbooks and internal processes
6. Stay informed on emerging threats and tactics to strengthen response strategies

Skills / Must have:

1. Proven experience leading full-cycle incident response operations
2. Comfortable handling breached customer communications under high-pressure situations
3. Expertise with industry tools such as Microsoft Sentinel, CrowdStrike, Defender, or equivalent
4. Strong technical writing skills for producing post-incident reports
5. Understanding of security frameworks like MITRE ATT&CK, NIST, or similar
6. Eligibility for UK Security Clearance

Additional Details:

• Remote role
• Monday to Friday schedule
• High-impact position with autonomy and visibility