Incident Response Consultant - Systems Integrator

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

Job summary

A cybersecurity solutions provider is seeking an Incident Response Consultant in the Midlands. The role involves leading the response to security incidents, analyzing logs, and developing strategies to improve resilience against cyber threats. Applicants must have SOC experience and good communication skills, with a base salary between £40,000 to £50,000. This position offers mentorship and flexibility, requiring just one day a week in the office.

Benefits

Mentorship

Exposure to advanced tools

Flexible working arrangement

Qualifications

• Experience in a Security Operations Center (SOC) handling incidents.
• Ability to learn and adapt to new cyber threats.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support detection and response efforts for security incidents.
• Analyze logs and alerts from SIEM and EDR tools.
• Document investigations and maintain incident response playbooks.

Skills

SOC experience

Understanding of cyber incident response workflows

Familiarity with Sentinel

Familiarity with Defender

Familiarity with CrowdStrike

Strong analytical skills

Good communication skills

Job description

Ready to lead the defence when critical incidents strike?

Join a cybersecurity solutions provider recognised for delivering managed security, cloud, and communications services to enterprises. With a reputation for rapid response and technical expertise, the organisation continues to help businesses minimise risk and recover quickly from evolving threats.

The team is hiring an Incident Response Consultant to investigate security incidents, contain breaches, and provide expert guidance on remediation. The role will focus on leading response efforts, strengthening client resilience, and developing proactive strategies to prevent future incidents.

Turn expertise into action when it matters most. Apply now!

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