Senior Manager, Global Cyber Incident Response

Deloitte LLP; Cardiff, Milton Keynes, Bristol, Manchester, Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in the UK is looking for a Senior Manager in Malware Reverse Engineering to lead and expand a global team focused on cybersecurity incidents. The role demands strategic leadership and technical expertise in malware analysis, cloud security, and developing advanced threat analysis capabilities. Candidates should have a relevant bachelor's degree, strong programming skills, and experience in managing technical teams. A hybrid working model is offered.

Benefits

Hybrid working model

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Expert-level proficiency in x86-64 & ARM64 assembly and reverse engineering.
• Strong programming capabilities in C/C++ and Python for tool development.
• Relevant experience in cybersecurity including leadership roles.

Responsibilities

• Lead and expand a global team of malware reverse engineers and developers.
• Architect next-generation malware analysis automation pipelines.
• Present security recommendations to executive leadership.

Skills

Malware Analysis Mastery

Development Skills in C/C++ and Python

Advanced Tooling

Cloud Architecture with AWS

Evasion Techniques

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant technical field

Professional security management certification (CISSP)

Advanced malware analysis certifications

Tools

IDA Pro

Ghidra

Docker

Job description

Overview

Birmingham, Bristol, Cardiff, Manchester, Milton Keynes, Reading, St Albans

Business Line: Enabling Functions

Job Type: Permanent / FTC

Date published: 11-Sep-2025

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Global Cyber Incident Response (GCIR) establishes the structure by which the Deloitte network responds to cybersecurity incidents as a cohesive global response team. This Senior Manager role will lead the Malware Reverse Engineering capability within GCIR. The role requires a proven track record of building and scaling high-performing security teams while delivering cutting-edge threat analysis capabilities. The ideal candidate will combine strategic leadership with hands-on technical mastery, translating complex threat landscapes into actionable business intelligence for C-suite executives while advancing malware research and incident response capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Team Leadership & Strategy
• Lead and expand a global team of malware reverse engineers, software developers and cloud security architects
• Implement operational models to provide 24/7 threat analysis and incident response capabilities
• Develop comprehensive professional development programs and advanced training curricula for team skill enhancement
• Drive strategic planning for malware research initiatives and threat intelligence operations
• Present threat landscape assessments and security recommendations to executive leadership and client C-suites

Technical Leadership & Innovation

• Architect and implement next-generation malware analysis automation pipelines integrated with EDR platforms
• Lead development of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions for scalable security operations across AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud
• Oversee advanced malware reverse engineering projects targeting APT campaigns, novel threats, and zero-day exploits
• Direct software development initiatives creating state-of-the-art detection tools using AI/ML and transformer models
• Design and deploy sophisticated sandbox environments and deception frameworks for threat research
• Lead complex incident response engagements for high-profile clients experiencing advanced persistent threats
• Develop automated incident response playbooks and security orchestration workflows
• Produce executive-level threat intelligence reports on emerging malware families and APT campaigns
• Collaborate with detection engineering teams to enhance EDR capabilities and close security gaps
• Support large-scale digital forensics investigations and breach response activities

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Education & Certifications

• Bachelor's degree, or equivalent, in relevant technical field (Master's degree preferred)
• Professional security management certification strongly desirable, such as the Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
• Advanced malware analysis certifications (Hex-Rays IDA Pro, SANS SEC595 or equivalent)

Technical Expertise

• Malware Analysis Mastery: Expert-level proficiency in x86-64 & ARM64 assembly, reverse engineering across PE, ELF, Mach-O formats
• Advanced Tooling: Deep expertise with IDA Pro, Hex-Rays, Ghidra, x64dbg, WinDbg, GDB, and Time Travel Debugging
• Evasion Techniques: Proven ability to defeat anti-debugging, anti-VM, and advanced evasion mechanisms
• Development Skills: Strong programming capabilities in C/C++ and Python for tool development and automation
• Cloud Architecture: Hands-on experience with AWS services (EC2, S3, Lambda, VPC, SQS, SNS, DynamoDB)
• DevOps & Automation: Proficiency in CI/CD pipelines, Docker, Terraform, CloudFormation, and infrastructure automation

Leadership Experience

• Relevant experience in cybersecurity including leadership roles
• Demonstrated success managing technical teams with multiple direct reports
• Experience performing cyber incident response and reverse engineering in large enterprise environments
• Proven track record in both on-premises and cloud security operations

Specialized Skills

• Advanced knowledge of APT tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs)
• Experience with rootkit and bootkit analysis, kernel-mode debugging
• Proficiency in YARA rule development and automated IOC extraction
• Understanding of banking malware, ransomware, and targeted attack methodologies
• Experience with threat intelligence platforms and information sharing protocols

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with SMT-based binary program analysis and advanced static analysis techniques
• Background in Windows kernel internals and rootkit detection mechanisms
• Familiarity with ARM64 architecture and mobile malware analysis
• Experience with threat hunting and proactive security operations
• Previous consulting experience with Fortune 500 clients
• Publications or speaking engagements in cybersecurity conferences

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