Lead DFIR & Adversarial Validation - Hybrid Role

MBDA; Bolton; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defence organisation in Bolton is seeking a CERT Incident Responder to lead digital forensics and incident response activities. You will be responsible for forensic analysis, maintaining tools, and validating the organisation’s incident response capabilities against real-world threats. This role requires strong collaboration and communication skills to work with national and international partners. The estimated salary ranges from £50,000 to £60,000 depending on experience, with hybrid working arrangements available.

Benefits

Company bonus up to £2,500

Pension contribution up to 14%

Paid overtime opportunities

Up to 15 additional days of leave

Flexible working arrangements

Enhanced parental leave

Subsidised meals

Healthcare Cash Plan

Qualifications

• Experience in leading digital forensics and incident response (DFIR) activities.
• Strong knowledge of malware reverse engineering and cyber investigation.
• Ability to maintain accurate digital forensics documentation.

Responsibilities

• Lead DFIR activities ensuring lab readiness and artefact management.
• Conduct forensic analysis and maintain forensic tools.
• Execute tabletop exercises to test incident response readiness.

Skills

Digital Forensics

Incident Response

Malware Analysis

Threat Mitigation

Incident Management

Tools

Magnet Axiom

Autopsy

Caldera

Cobalt Strike

Job description

A leading defence organisation in Bolton is seeking a CERT Incident Responder to lead digital forensics and incident response activities. You will be responsible for forensic analysis, maintaining tools, and validating the organisation’s incident response capabilities against real-world threats. This role requires strong collaboration and communication skills to work with national and international partners. The estimated salary ranges from £50,000 to £60,000 depending on experience, with hybrid working arrangements available.