Digital Forensics & Incident Response Consultant - UK & Remote - £60,000 to £80,000 + bonus (5%[...]

JR United Kingdom; Bolton; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy in the UK seeks a Digital Forensics & Incident Response Consultant to join a high-performing Cyber Incident Response team. This role offers the chance to lead critical response efforts for significant cyber incidents while collaborating with major organizations. Ideal candidates will have strong cybersecurity experience, formal qualifications in the field, and excellent communication skills.

Benefits

Top-tier training and certifications

Opportunity to work on significant cyber incidents

Flexible commuting to the office monthly

Qualifications

• Over 4 years in incident response consulting experience.
• SC or DV clearance preferred or willingness to obtain.
• CREST Certified Incident Manager and GIAC Certified Incident Handler required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate response efforts for high-impact cyber incidents.
• Conduct forensic analysis of compromised systems and provide actionable insights.
• Support pre-sales efforts by contributing to bids and proposals.

Skills

Cybersecurity incident management

Forensic analysis

Networking knowledge

Operating systems understanding

Communication skills

Education

Postgraduate degree in Cyber Security or related STEM field

Tools

Security frameworks

Job description

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Digital Forensics & Incident Response Consultant - UK & Remote - £60,000 to £80,000 + bonus (5%) + allowance (£4,500), bolton, greater manchester

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Client:

LT Harper - Cybersecurity Recruitment

Location:

bolton, greater manchester, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

06.06.2025

Expiry Date:

21.07.2025

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Job Description:

Our client, a globally recognised consultancy with one of the most established and high-performing Cyber Incident Response teams in the UK, is looking to hire new incident response talent. As one of only 9 accredited Tier 1 responders in the UK, this team is trusted by major organisations to lead them through complex, high-stakes cyber incidents.

This is a standout opportunity to join a dynamic, growing team at the forefront of cyber defense.

You’ll gain broad exposure across industries, work on some of the most significant incidents in the UK, and benefit from top-tier training and certifications.

Key Responsibilities of an Incident Response Consultant:

• Lead and coordinate response efforts for high-impact cyber incidents
• Conduct forensic analysis of compromised systems, memory dumps, and network data.
• Provide clients with actionable insights on emerging threats and attacker tactics.
• Collaborate directly with stakeholders during response and recovery engagements.
• Support pre-sales efforts by contributing to bids, proposals, and client pitches.

Key requirements of an Incident Response Consultant:

• Proven hands-on experience managing and investigating cybersecurity incidents. Over 4 years in an incident response consulting position.
• Solid understanding of networks, operating systems, and key programming/scripting concepts.
• Familiarity with a wide range of security frameworks, tools, and methodologies.
• Excellent written, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills.
• SC or DV clearance, or a willingness to obtain it.
• CREST Certified Incident Manager (CCIM)
• GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH)
• A degree (ideally postgraduate) in Cyber Security, Information Security, or a related STEM field.

You must be based in the UK to apply and be able to commute to a local office monthly.