Incident Response Analyst Specialist

Vanguard; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading investment firm in London is looking for an experienced Incident Response Analyst Specialist. The role involves leading incident response for major security breaches, developing incident action plans, and training junior staff. Ideal candidates should have a background in security incident response, strong communication skills, and experience with automation and SIEM platforms. This hybrid position offers a dynamic environment focused on security and crisis management.

Qualifications

• 4-10 years of progressive experience in security incident response.
• Hands-on expertise with automation and third-party vendor incident response.
• Ability to communicate complex risks to non-technical stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead incident response for major security breaches.
• Develop multi-year incident action plans.
• Oversee incident intake, prioritization, and resolution.
• Define security requirements for new systems.
• Train and mentor junior staff.
• Improve incident documentation, reporting, and process efficiency.
• Collaborate with stakeholders on vulnerability analysis and mitigation.
• Represent the team with leadership and auditors; drive remediation.
• Train and mentor junior staff; act as escalation point.
• Support special projects as needed.

Skills

Strong executive communication skills

Security incident response

Crisis management

Stakeholder management

Technical risk assessment

SIEM (Splunk)

SIEM (Elastic)

Tools

SOAR platforms

SIEM platforms (Splunk/Elastic)

Elastic

Job description

Incident Response Analyst Specialist

Location: London/Manchester
Role Type: Permanent
Work Setup: Hybrid - 3 days per week

Who We Are

Vanguard is one of the world's leading investment firms, dedicated to helping clients achieve lasting financial success. Established in 1975, its unique ownership structure-where funds own the company and investors own the funds-ensures all efforts are focused on client outcomes.

Known for integrity, innovation, and low-cost investing, Vanguard fosters an inclusive and collaborative culture that empowers employees to make a meaningful impact globally.

What you'll do:

• Lead incident response for major security breaches and complex escalations from staff and clients.
• Develop and execute multi-year incident action plans and implementation, ensuring timely delivery.
• Oversee incident intake, prioritization, escalation, and resolution while balancing operational and security needs.
• Define security requirements for new systems and processes.
• Build incident response automation and detections, with a focus on third-party compromises and platforms.
• Improve incident documentation, reporting, and process efficiency.
• Partner with enterprise stakeholders on vulnerability analysis, incident management, and mitigation.
• Represent the team with leadership and auditors; apply audit findings and drive remediation.
• Train and mentor junior staff; act as an escalation point.
• Support special projects as needed.

What you bring:

• Strong executive communication skills with the ability to translate complex technical risks and incidents into clear, business-level impact for senior leadership.
• Proven experience briefing non-technical stakeholders on security posture, incident severity, and remediation strategies.
• 4-10 years of progressive experience (ideal 5-6 years) in security incident response and crisis management.
• Hands-on expertise with SOAR and automation, SIEM platforms (Splunk/Elastic), third-party/vendor incident response, and cross-functional stakeholder management.

What's Next:

If you are ready to take the next step, apply now. Successful applicants will be contacted directly by a recruiter to discuss the role more.

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This position is being recruited on behalf of our client through our Outsourcing service line. Resource Solutions Limited, trading as Robert Walters, acts as an employment business and agency, partnering with top organizations to help them find the best talent. We welcome applications from all candidates and are committed to providing equal opportunities.