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Manager, Incident Response

Kroll

United Kingdom

Manager · Full-time

The Role

This position involves leading complex cyber investigations from initial triage through containment and final reporting, acting as engagement manager responsible for scope, budget, resourcing and client relationships across ransomware, data breach and insider threat cases.

Skills & Experience

Candidates need 5+ years in incident response, digital forensics or cyber investigations, strong technical grounding in forensic analysis, malware analysis and network security, plus proven experience engaging legal counsel, insurers and executives.

Who It Suits

Suited to experienced DFIR practitioners with consulting backgrounds who combine technical credibility with commercial acumen, comfortable leading teams and managing high-pressure client relationships during critical incidents.

Typical advertised salary for Incident Response roles in United Kingdom: £58,000–£90,000 (median £70,000 — from 33 recent listings analysed by Forensic Focus).

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Listed: 06 Oct 2026