Senior Cyber Incident Response Specialist

The Role

This senior position commands high-severity cyber security incidents from identification through to closure, directing cross-functional response teams and conducting advanced forensic investigations across host, memory, network, cloud and identity environments. The role also drives readiness initiatives such as tabletop exercises and post-incident reviews.

Skills & Experience

Candidates must demonstrate deep hands-on forensic expertise and extensive experience leading enterprise-scale incident response. Advanced proficiency with SIEM, EDR and XDR technologies is essential, alongside expert knowledge of evidence handling, forensic methodologies and large-scale security log analysis. Strong executive communication skills are required.

Who It Suits

This role suits a seasoned cyber security professional who thrives under pressure, is comfortable making critical decisions with incomplete information, and has a track record of leading complex, multi-team investigations in large enterprise environments while engaging confidently with senior stakeholders.