Senior DFIR Consultant

NCC Group; Manchester; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Comprehensive benefits package

Learning and development opportunities

Job summary

A cybersecurity company in Manchester is seeking a Senior Consultant to lead incident response efforts and collaborate with diverse teams. The role requires 4 to 6 years of experience in security operations, expertise in crafting investigative tools, and a strong grasp of both Windows and Linux systems. Ideal candidates will possess a relevant professional certification and be adept at producing quality reports. Join us to help create a more secure digital future while benefiting from a comprehensive support environment.

Qualifications

• 4 to 6 years of experience in incident response or security operations.
• Experience with Ransomware and data breaches.
• Ability to evaluate/enhance security processes.

Responsibilities

• Execute technical tasks within engagements.
• Respond to emergency incidents.
• Provide high-quality investigations and documentation.

Skills

Incident response experience

Security operations knowledge

Analytical skills

Technical writing abilities

Network Traffic Analysis

Education

Professional certifications such as CREST CPIA/CRIA/CCNIA/CCHIA or SANS GCFA/GNFA/GCIH

Tools

Azure

M365

AWS

GCP

Job description

Role Purpose:

As a Senior Consultant, you will collaborate with various individuals and divisions within our business including the Cyber Incident Response Team, Threat Intelligence teams, Security Operations Centre teams, and our esteemed Red Team.

Summary:

• Execution of technical tasks within our engagements.
• Responding to emergency incidents, including mitigation and remediation activities.
• Maintaining composure and effectiveness in client Incident Management scenarios.
• Providing clients with high-quality technical investigations.
• Collaborating in the identification, resolution, and documentation of security incidents.
• The ability to discuss wider technology and security posture with a client ultimately to perform Cyber Threat assessments.

What we are looking for in you:

• 4 to 6 years of experience in incident response, security operations or strategic security consulting
• Experience crafting scripts and tools to further enhance incident investigative efforts.
• Experience with different IR use cases such as Ransomware or data breaches. Solid understanding of regulatory and threat landscape.
• Ability to adapt his/her role according to the IR case requirements.
• Experience triaging Windows and Linux hosts.
• Experience with Network Traffic Analysis.
• Experience with Log Data Analysis.
• Ability to produce high-quality written and verbal reports, presentations, recommendations, and findings to clients.
• Ability to evaluate/enhance processes and procedures.
• The ability to identify attacker Tactics, Techniques and procedures (TTPs) and to develop indicators of compromise.
• A relevant professional certification such as CREST CPIA/CRIA/CCNIA/CCHIA or SANS GCFA/GNFA/GCIH.
• Strong understanding of common enterprise technologies and configuration, including could platforms such as Azure, M365, AWS and GCP.

Additional skills:

• Experience evaluating client security controls, architecture, and operations.

Behaviours:

• Focusing on Clients and Customers.
• Working as One NCC.
• Being Inclusive and Respectful.
• Delivery Brilliantly.

Why NCC Group?

At NCC Group, our mission is to create a more secure digital future. That mission underpins everything we do, from our work with our incredible clients to groundbreaking research shaping our industry. Our teams\' partner with clients across a multitude of industries, delving into, securing new products, and emerging technologies, as well as solving complex security problems. As global leaders in cyber and escrow, NCC Group is a people-powered business seeking the next group of brilliant minds to join our ranks.

Our colleagues are our greatest asset, and NCC Group is committed to providing an inclusive and supportive work environment that fosters creativity, collaboration, authenticity, and accountability. We want colleagues to put down roots at NCC Group, and we offer a comprehensive benefits package, as well as opportunities for learning and development and career growth. We believe our people are at their brilliant best when they feel bolstered in all aspects of their well-being, and we offer wellness programs and flexible working arrangements to provide that vital support.

Our mission in the Digital Forensics and Incident Response Team is to be recognized by clients, analyst and partners as world-class player.

Our vision:

• A trusted advisor at the juncture of cyber and legal, we are a global team of experts with local presence.
• We help you understand and mitigate threats, from external or internal sources.
• We are there when you need us the most. We help you navigate complex issues often under pressure of time: identifying, preserving, processing and examining digital evidence.
• We use technology and insights to discover, analyze and present facts.

So, what’s next?

If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, then we would love to hear from you! Click on apply to this job to send us your CV and cover letter and the relevant member of our global talent team will be in touch with you. Alternatively send your details to [e-mail].

About your application

We review every application received and will get in touch if your skills and experience match what we’re looking for. If you don’t hear back from us within 10 days, please don’t be too disappointed – we may keep your CV on our database for any future vacancies and we would encourage you to keep an eye on our career opportunities as there may be other suitable roles.

If you do not want us to retain your details, please email [e-mail]. All personal data is held in accordance with the NCC Group Privacy Policy (candidate-privacy-notice-261023.pdf (nccgroupplc.com)). We are committed to diversity and flexibility in the workplace. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support you during the application process, please tell us at any stage.

Please note that this role involves mandatory pre-employment background checks due to the nature of the work NCC Group does. To apply, you must be willing and able to undergo the vetting process. This role being advertised will be subject to BS7858 screening as a mandatory requirement.