Senior Incident Responder

We are working with one of Britain’s leading companies looking for a Senior Incident Responder.

You will own the entire Incident Response process covering deep forensics, containment, and eradication. You will be within a dedicated CSIRT (Computer Security Incident Response Team) team in a company that invests heavily in cutting-edge security tools and processes to stay ahead of threats. You will also lead war-gaming, tabletop exercises, and proactive threat mitigation to keep the organization battle-ready.

Key Responsibilities:

• Investigate and respond to cyber incidents, digging deep into forensic analysis to uncover root causes and stop advanced threats.
• Build, refine, and maintain the tools and processes that power the forensic and incident response infrastructure.
• Lead the response to high-impact security incidents, coordinating efforts to minimize business impact.
• Strengthen cyber resilience by running war-gaming and tabletop exercises to test and improve incident response readiness.
• Keep leadership informed with real-time updates on security incidents, ensuring transparency and continuous improvement.
• Stay ahead of emerging threats by identifying and addressing security gaps before they become issues.
• Monitor security intelligence and act on critical alerts to prevent potential breaches.

What we’re looking for:

• Proven Incident Response Expertise – managing high-severity security incidents with hands-on digital forensics and incident response experience, including data breaches and ransomware investigations.
• Security Operations & Incident Response Experience – strong background in Security Operations, Incident Response, and threat detection.
• Experienced in e-Discovery, network forensics, and breach investigations to drive incident resolution.
• Familiarity with scripting/programming to support automation and security workflows.
• Ability to elevate the team, drive a growth mindset, and improve incident response processes.

The company offers flexible work arrangements, along with an outstanding benefits package designed to support your well-being and career growth.