Senior DFIR / Incident Response / Digital Forensics

慨正橡扯; Knutsford; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

慨正橡扯 is seeking a DFIR Lead Cyber Operations Analyst at VP level in Knutsford. In this key role, you will deliver advanced digital forensics and incident response while leading complex investigations.

You will collaborate with internal teams and law enforcement, and produce clear reports under pressure. Ideal candidates will have expertise in digital forensics, excellent communication skills, and experience in cloud investigation and automation.

Qualifications

• Expertise in digital forensics and incident response, including live forensic analysis.
• Strong written and verbal communication for articulating technical findings.
• Proven ability to lead investigations under pressure in regulated environments.

Responsibilities

• Analyze malware and network activity for complex investigations.
• Produce high-quality technical reports in a fast-paced environment.
• Manage cross-functional stakeholders during incidents.

Skills

Digital forensics expertise

Incident response expertise

Excellent communication skills

Leadership under pressure

Cloud investigation experience

Scripting and automation skills

Education

Relevant industry certifications (e.g., GCFA, GNFA)

Job description

Join Barclays as aDFIR Lead Cyber Operations Analyst, a VP-level role at the centre of the bank’s cyber defence, delivering advanced digital forensics and incident response. You will analyse malware, malicious samples and network activity to support complex investigations, working closely with internal teams, external partners and law enforcement. This is a highly technical, hands‑on position suited to an experienced cyber or digital forensics professional, with passion for deep investigation, and the ability to produce clear, high‑quality reporting in a fast‑paced, high‑pressure environment.

Please note that this role includes aon-call support rotation. Occasional additional support may be required, includingextended hours and weekend work.

To be successful in this role, you will need the following:

• Digital forensics and incident response expertise, including host, network, cloud and live forensic analysis, supported by rigorous documentation practices.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly articulate complex technical findings to senior stakeholders and non‑technical business teams.
• Proven leadership under pressure, including coordinating investigations, managing cross‑functional stakeholders, and operating effectively within a regulated banking environment.

Some other highly valued skills may include:

• Cloud investigation experience across platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
• Scripting and automation capabilities, using languages such as Python, PowerShell, Bash, or JavaScript.
• Relevant industry certifications, such as GCFA, GNFA, GCFE, or GREM.

You may be assessed on the key critical skills relevant for success in role, such as risk and controls, change and transformation, business acumen, strategic thinking and digital and technology, as well as job‑specific technical skills.

The successful candidate will be based inKnutsford (Radbroke Hall).