Job Description
Senior Incident Response Specialist - Manchester
£50-85k DOE Hybrid Manchester (1 day / week with flexibility) Must either hold SC Clearance or be eligible for SC Clearance
We are seeking an experienced Incident Response Specialist to deliver high-quality cyber incident response and forensic investigation services across our client's customer and internal environments.
In this role, you will lead cyber incident investigations, conduct forensic analysis across endpoint, network, and cloud environments, and work closely with security operations teams to identify, contain, and remediate threats. You will also act as a trusted advisor during incidents, providing clear communication and technical guidance to stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead and manage cyber incident response activities from identification through to recovery.
* Conduct digital forensic investigations across multiple environments.
* Support threat detection, threat hunting, and security monitoring activities.
* Develop and enhance incident response processes, playbooks, and best practices.
* Produce clear technical and executive-level incident reports.
* Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and mentor junior team members.
Requirements:
* Either hold active SC Clearance (preferred) or be eligible for SC Clearance
* Proven ability to lead complex cyber investigations and incident response engagements during live events.
* Experience with forensic tools, SIEM platforms, and threat detection methodologies.
* Knowledge of Windows and cloud environments.
* Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
* Customer-focused with the ability to remain calm under pressure.
* Relevant industry certifications such as GCIH, GCFA, CISSP, CREST, or equivalent are desirable
* Experience with malware analysis, threat hunting, and automation using Python or PowerShell is desirable
In order to be considered for this role, you must hold / be eligible for SC Clearance and have the full right to work in the UK.
If you are experienced in incident response and are keen to join a dynamic team, press 'Apply now' or send your CV to faye. landells @ circlerecruitment. com
Keywords: Incident Response / IR / DFIR / Digital Forensics / Cyber Security / Consulting / Manchester / D
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