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Senior Associate, Incident Response

Kroll

United Kingdom

Senior · Full-time

The Role

You lead investigations into ransomware, data breaches, insider threats and business email compromise, overseeing containment, recovery and reporting. You analyse forensic evidence across endpoints, networks, cloud and enterprise systems, then translate findings into clear remediation guidance for clients and stakeholders.

Skills & Experience

Requires 3+ years in incident response, digital forensics or cyber investigations, with hands-on skills in forensics, malware analysis, network security and security assessments. Strong communication and stakeholder management are essential; consulting experience and relevant certifications are advantageous.

Who It Suits

Suited to experienced DFIR consultants who remain calm under pressure, enjoy complex technical investigations, and want to mentor junior staff while engaging directly with legal counsel, insurers and senior business stakeholders.

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: 15 Oct 2026