Senior Incident Response Consultant, Rapid Response
Sophos
United Kingdom
This senior role sits within an elite incident response function, engaging organisations worldwide to investigate, contain and remediate active cyber threats. Day to day, the consultant leads end-to-end incident response engagements, conducting forensic investigations, performing root cause analysis, and delivering actionable remediation guidance across a broad spectrum of cybersecurity incidents. The position requires strong proficiency with industry-standard digital forensics and incident response tooling, alongside familiarity with endpoint, network, cloud and email security environments. Experience with XDR and SIEM platforms is advantageous. Relevant certifications such as GCFE, GCFA, GCIH or equivalent are typically expected at this level. The role suits a seasoned incident responder who thrives under pressure, communicates findings clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders, and brings the confidence to lead complex engagements independently from initial triage through to resolution.
Typical advertised salary for Incident Response roles in United Kingdom: £53,000–£90,000 (median £70,000 — from 30 recent listings analysed by Forensic Focus).
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Certifications mentioned: GCFA · GCFE · GCIH — find training for these on the DFIR Training Finder.





