Adecco
Cyber Security Incident Response Consultant - SOC
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Cyber Security Incident Response Consultant - SOC
Cyber Security Incident Response Consultant (Mid-Level)
Location: Belfast (office-based)
Salary: £35,000 - £50,000 (dependent on experience)
Employment Type: Permanent
Security Clearance: Must be eligible for UK security clearance
Company Profile
Join a globally respected cyber security organisation known for delivering incident response and cyber advisory services at the highest level of technical and professional excellence. This company assists clients across multiple sectors during complex, business-critical cyber incidents, supporting them through detection, containment, recovery, and post-incident assurance.
With expertise in incident response, digital forensics, and threat intelligence, the team operates in high-pressure environments, requiring precision, sound judgement, and adaptability.
Working here means being part of a collaborative, expert-led consultancy where professionals are encouraged to:
- Gain hands-on experience from real-world incidents
- Access structured training, mentoring, and certification pathways
- Progress their careers within a supportive environment
The Role
We are seeking Mid-Level Cyber Security Incident Response Consultants to join our growing incident response team in Belfast.
The role requires office-based attendance, so candidates must relocate and be incompatible with fully remote working.
Ideal candidates are cyber security professionals with existing experience looking to specialise in incident response while progressing within a consultancy environment.
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About You
Technical Competencies
- Strong understanding of networking concepts and operating systems
- Advanced knowledge of common attack techniques
- Hands-on experience using security tooling:
- SIEM (Splunk, Microsoft Sentinel, QRadar)
- EDR (CrowdStrike, Microsoft Defender for Endpoint)
- IDS/IPS
- Firewall technologies
Skills & Experience
- Forensic expertise across Windows, Linux, and cloud platforms
- In-depth knowledge of malware analysis, including ransomware and phishing detection/response
- Methodical, analytical approach to troubleshooting and investigation
- Ability to stay composed and effective under pressure
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
Experience & Clearance
- 3–5 years of cyber security experience, with exposure to incident response or SOC environments
- Eligibility for UK security clearance
Professional Qualifications & Development
Preferable Certifications
Certified professionals should hold one or more of the following:
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Incident response/forensics:
- GCIH, GCFA, GCIA, GNFA, GCFR
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Detection & defensive:
- CySA+, BTL2
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Cloud security (advantageous):
- AWS/Azure security-focused
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Commitment to continuous professional development in incident response
Day-to-Day Responsibilities
- Coordinate cyber incident response activities based on established frameworks
- Technical investigations:
- Analyse logs, endpoint telemetry, and network data
- Identify malicious activity and understand attacker behaviour
- Assist with containment, eradication, and recovery activities, advising clients on technical actions
- Conduct forensic investigations and post-incident reviews:
- Determine root cause, scope of compromise, and business impact
- Stakeholder engagement with clients, managed service providers, and communications teams
- Prepare clear incident documentation:
- Technical findings, timelines, executive reports
- Contribute to improving incident response playbooks, tooling, and investigative techniques
- Leverage threat intelligence to enhance investigations and strengthen future detection/response
- Support proactive security consulting:
- Incident response exercises
- Client briefings
- Industry events
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About Adecco
Adecco is acting as an Employment Agency for this role.
- Equal opportunities employer
- Part of the client’s registered supplier list
Keywords
Cyber Security Incident Response, Ransomware Response, Phishing Analysis, Digital Forensics, Threat Hunting, SIEM (Splunk, Sentinel, QRadar), EDR (CrowdStrike, Defender for Endpoint), IDS/IPS, Network Traffic Analysis, Log Analysis, Malware Analysis, Memory Forensics, Disk Forensics, Windows/Linux Security, Active Directory, Cloud Security (AWS/Azure), MITRE ATT&CK, Indicators of Compromise (IOCs), Tactics Techniques & Procedures (TTPs), Security Operations, Blue Team, Incident Response Playbooks, Breach Response, Regulatory Reporting, Cyber Consultancy, Security Clearance Required
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