Incident Responder

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 13 August 2025
LOCATION
United Kingdom
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
CATEGORY
Security
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SKILLS

Incident Response Malware Analysis Forensics SIEM Vulnerability Assessments Log Analysis Incident Management

FULL DESCRIPTION

Summary

Responding to and managing security incidents, conducting incident investigations, coordinating with internal teams, documenting incident details, and developing and implementing incident response procedures.

Key Responsibilities/Duties:

  • Responding to and managing security incidents, including malware outbreaks, data breaches, and cyberattacks
  • Conducting incident investigations, performing forensics, and determining the root cause of security incidents
  • Coordinating with internal teams to ensure swift containment, remediation, and recovery of affected systems
  • Documenting incident details and maintaining thorough incident response records for future analysis
  • Developing and implementing incident response procedures and best practices to improve organizational readiness

Core Requirements/Qualifications/Skills:

  • Proven experience in incident response, with a solid understanding of attack vectors and methodologies
  • Strong knowledge of forensic tools, SIEM systems, and incident management platforms (e.g., Splunk, Palo Alto Networks, Carbon Black)
  • Experience with malware analysis, log analysis, and vulnerability assessments
  • Ability to remain calm under pressure and communicate effectively in high-stress situations
  • Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH) are highly desirable

🔧 What You’ll Be Working On:

  • Responding to and managing security incidents, including malware outbreaks, data breaches, and cyberattacks
  • Conducting incident investigations, performing forensics, and determining the root cause of security incidents
  • Coordinating with internal teams to ensure swift containment, remediation, and recovery of affected systems
  • Documenting incident details and maintaining thorough incident response records for future analysis
  • Developing and implementing incident response procedures and best practices to improve organizational readiness

🎯 What We’re Looking For:

  • Proven experience in incident response, with a solid understanding of attack vectors and methodologies
  • Strong knowledge of forensic tools, SIEM systems, and incident management platforms (e.g., Splunk, Palo Alto Networks, Carbon Black)
  • Experience with malware analysis, log analysis, and vulnerability assessments
  • Ability to remain calm under pressure and communicate effectively in high-stress situations
  • Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH) are highly desirable
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