Cyber Security Incident Response Consultant

JR United Kingdom; Newcastle upon Tyne; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Managed Security Service Provider in Newcastle upon Tyne is seeking a Senior Cyber Security Incident Responder. This role involves managing high-impact cases, leading incident response investigations, and communicating directly with clients during cyber breaches. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in incident response and strong technical writing skills, working in a remote capacity with a Monday to Friday schedule.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading full-cycle incident response operations.
• Comfortable handling breached customer communications under high-pressure situations.
• Strong technical writing skills for producing post-incident reports.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end incident response investigations and containment efforts.
• Communicate directly with clients during live cyber incidents.
• Produce detailed incident reports with root cause analysis.

Skills

Incident response operations

Breached customer communications

Technical writing

Security frameworks understanding

Education

Eligibility for UK Security Clearance

Tools

Microsoft Sentinel

CrowdStrike

Defender

SIEM, EDR, SOAR

Job description

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newcastle-upon-tyne, tyne and wear, United Kingdom

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Posted:

31.05.2025

Expiry Date:

15.07.2025

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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:

Lead end-to-end incident response investigations and containment efforts

Communicate directly with clients during live cyber incidents, offering reassurance and expert guidance

Produce detailed incident reports with root cause analysis and actionable recommendations

Perform forensic and log analysis using SIEM, EDR, SOAR, and other security tools

Collaborate across teams to enhance response playbooks and internal processes

Stay informed on emerging threats and tactics to strengthen response strategies

Skills/Must have:

Proven experience leading full-cycle incident response operations

Comfortable handling breached customer communications under high-pressure situations

Expertise with industry tools such as Microsoft Sentinel, CrowdStrike, Defender, or equivalent

Strong technical writing skills for producing post-incident reports

Understanding of security frameworks like MITRE ATT&CK, NIST, or similar

Eligibility for UK Security Clearance

Remote role

Monday to Friday schedule

High-impact position with autonomy and visibility