Senior Incident Responder

Location: London (Hybrid)

Salary: £80,000 - £85,000 per annum

Our client is working with one of Britain's leading companies looking for a Senior Incident Responder.

The Role

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 organisation 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.

Skills and Qualifications

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.

Interviews will commence swiftly.

To Apply

If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for this reputable company, please do not hesitate to apply.