Incident Responder - Systems Integrator

Hamilton Barnes Associates Limited; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading managed service and security provider seeks a cybersecurity professional to support incident response efforts. You will join a dedicated team handling security incidents, aiding investigations, and staying updated on cyber threats. This role offers growth through mentorship and working with advanced security tools.

Benefits

Mentorship and exposure to advanced tools

1 day per week in office

Qualifications

• Experience in SOC with incident handling or investigation.
• Familiarity with basic cyber incident response workflows.
• Located in the Midlands and eligible for UK Security Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Support detection, triage, and response efforts for security incidents.
• Assist in analyzing logs, alerts, and telemetry from SIEM and EDR tools.
• Help improve and maintain IR playbooks and response procedures.

Skills

SOC experience

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Desire to learn

Tools

Sentinel

Defender

CrowdStrike

Job description

Are you looking for an exciting new opportunity? Join a trusted managed service and security provider that has been empowering businesses to work smarter with technology since 2000. With a focus on cyber security, connectivity, cloud and communications, enhanced by AI, automation and human-centric design, they continue to drive digital transformation that accelerates success. Their CREST and CHECK-accredited cyber security division, alongside a 24/7 UK-based Security Operations Centre, supports a wide range of customers, from financial institutions and retail giants to NHS trusts, educational institutions and major brands like Greene King and NatWest.

With over 30 locations across the UK, 950+ trained engineers and a team of more than 1,700 professionals, this is an opportunity to be part of a business built on innovation, protection and connection. If you would like to learn more about this opportunity, feel free to reach out and apply today!

Responsibilities:

• Support detection, triage, and response efforts for security incidents
• Assist in analysing logs, alerts, and telemetry from SIEM and EDR tools
• Join client briefings and help coordinate incident response activities
• Document investigations and contribute to written incident reports
• Help improve and maintain IR playbooks and response procedures
• Stay up to date with evolving cyber threats and attack techniques

Skills/Must have:

• SOC experience with exposure to incident handling or investigation
• Understanding of basic cyber incident response workflows
• Hands-on familiarity with tools like Sentinel, Defender, or CrowdStrike
• Strong analytical skills and a desire to learn
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Based in the Midlands and eligible for UK Security Clearance

Benefits:

• Mentorship and exposure to advanced tools and investigations
• 1 day per week in office
• Monday to Friday working pattern

Salary:

• £40,000 - £50,000 base salary