A rapidly growing global cyber security consultancy is seeking a Cyber Incident Response Consultant to join its specialist Incident Management team. This is an exciting opportunity to work at the forefront of cyber defence, responding to real-world cyber threats and helping organisations recover from sophisticated attacks.
The organisation protects critical national infrastructure, government bodies, large enterprises and SMEs worldwide. With a global presence and 24/7 incident response capability, the team supports organisations through some of the most challenging cyber security events they face.
If you thrive in high-pressure environments, enjoy complex investigations, and want to build a reputation as a cyber incident response expert, this role offers an exceptional opportunity to develop your career.
The Role
As a Cyber Incident Response Consultant, you will play a key role in identifying, analysing and responding to cyber incidents for a diverse range of clients. You will collaborate closely with incident commanders, security consultants, and client stakeholders to contain threats, minimise business impact, and conduct forensic investigations.
This role involves working from either the Belfast or Dublin office, with occasional travel between offices, client locations, and potential international engagements.
Key Responsibilities
* Incident Detection & Response – Investigate and respond to cyber incidents for retained and non-retained clients.
* Threat Analysis – Analyse logs, network traffic, and endpoint data to identify indicators of compromise (IOCs) and attacker behaviour.
* Containment & Remediation – Support containment, eradication, and recovery activities during active incidents.
* Digital Forensics – Conduct forensic investigations and root cause analysis following security breaches.
* Collaboration – Work alongside internal teams, MSPs, and client stakeholders during incident response engagements.
* Documentation & Reporting – Produce clear incident reports, timelines, and investigation findings.
* Continuous Improvement – Help improve incident response playbooks, detection rules, and security tooling.
* Threat Intelligence Integration – Use threat intelligence to enhance detection and response capabilities.
Requirements
* 3–5 years of experience in cyber security, with at least 2 years in incident response or SOC environments
* Strong understanding of security technologies such as SIEM, EDR, IDS/IPS, and firewalls
* Experience performing digital forensics and security investigations (memory, disk, and log analysis)
* Solid knowledge of network protocols, Windows and Linux operating systems, and cloud environments
* Ability to work effectively under pressure and manage multiple active incidents
* Strong analytical thinking, written reporting, and communication skills
Bonus Experience
Candidates with experience using digital forensic and investigation tools such as Velociraptor or Autopsy will be highly regarded.
* Familiarity with the MITRE ATT&CK framework
* Industry certifications such as GCIH, GCFA, CEH, or OSCP
* Degree in Computer Science, Cyber Security, or a related field
* Salary: £40,000 – £60,000 per year DOE
* 25 days annual leave plus public holidays
* Company pension scheme
* Opportunity to work on high-profile cyber incidents across multiple sectors
* Exposure to global cyber threat environments and advanced incident response operations
* Clear opportunities for professional development and technical growth
If you’re passionate about defending organisations from cyber threats and want to work alongside experienced incident response professionals, this is an opportunity to accelerate your career in cyber security.
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