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Lead Cybersecurity Incident Responder

£45,000 - 70,000
Trinity Square 10, City of London
£45,000 - 70,000
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5k+
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Services
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Lead
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Full-Time
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Language
English
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Visa sponsorship
No

Requirements

Must:
We are seeking a highly experienced cybersecurity professional with a strong background in incident response and advanced security operations. The essential experience and skills include: - Extensive hands-on experience in Incident Response (IR), SOC, MSSP, CSIRT, or DFIR, with a proven ability to handle urgent and complex client incidents under pressure. - Knowledge of a European language is beneficial but not required. - Experience working in a 24/7 SOC environment, with a deep understanding of how SOC operations integrate with IR. - Expert knowledge of technologies such as the Microsoft security stack, DFIR tooling, SIEM, Microsoft Defender/Sentinel, EDR platforms, timeline analysis, and cloud environments (Azure, AWS, or GCP). - Exposure to penetration testing, including red team or purple team exercises, is advantageous. - Ability to script or automate using Bash, Perl, Python, or PowerShell. - Strong analytical mindset and familiarity with hypothesis-driven investigation methods. - Confident understanding of compliance, legal requirements, and managing third-party vendor relationships. - Solid working knowledge of the MITRE ATT&CK framework. - Willingness to take part in on-call rotations. - Excellent understanding of the cybersecurity landscape and its impact on modern organizations. Highly desirable certifications include CISSP, CISM, OSCP, GIAC, GCIH, GCFA, GCFE, GPEN, and GNFA (holding at least one is preferred).

Responsibilities

As the Lead Cybersecurity Incident Responder, you will play a critical role in guiding clients through high-impact, time-sensitive security incidents. Your responsibilities will include: - Conducting network, host, and forensic investigations and presenting clear and actionable findings to clients. - Providing on-call emergency support and leading swift, effective response actions. - Handling complex and sensitive IR engagements across various industries and technical environments. - Acting as a trusted advisor, consulting directly with clients and collaborating with senior leadership. - Producing detailed technical reports and executive-level summaries. - Mentoring and supporting junior members of the team.

Description


This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic and highly respected organization and contribute to meaningful cybersecurity work that protects organizations across Europe. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer.
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