Marcus Donald People
Incident Response Specialist
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Incident Response Specialist
Working Hours: Wednesday to Saturday, 08:00 to 17:45 (UK Time)
Rate: £500 - £600 per day inside IR35 - 12 month contract
Location: Remote - with two days per month in the London City office
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Incident Response Specialist to join a high-performing Cyber Security team responsible for defending a complex enterprise environment against evolving cyber threats. The role offers the opportunity to work in the Banking sector.
This is an excellent opportunity for a cyber security professional looking to further develop their expertise in incident response, digital forensics, threat containment, and enterprise-scale cyber operations. You will work alongside experienced professionals across Threat Intelligence, Detection Engineering, Security Operations, and Incident Management functions, responding to sophisticated security incidents and helping to strengthen the organisation's overall security posture.
Required Experience
Applicants should have experience in the following areas:
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- Experience within Security Operations and Incident Response.
- Experience investigating cyber security incidents and security breaches.
- Experience in digital forensics and forensic analysis.
- Hands-on experience with Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) technologies.
- Experience conducting live response investigations and developing host activity timelines.
- Experience creating operational processes, procedures, and technical documentation.
- Strong incident reporting and stakeholder communication skills.
Skills & Competencies
- Strong analytical and investigative capabilities.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to remain calm and effective during high-severity security incidents.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Experience working collaboratively across technical and non-technical teams.
- Ability to prioritise and manage multiple investigations simultaneously.
Qualifications
- Degree in Computer Science, Information Security, Cyber Security, Business, or a related discipline, or equivalent practical experience.
- Previous relevant Information Security or Cyber Security experience.
- Hands-on experience conducting cyber investigations and working with enterprise security technologies.
- Industry certifications are highly desirable, including:
- CISSP
- GCIH
- GCIA
- GSEC
- CISM
- CRISC
- Other GIAC or ISACA certification
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Why Apply?
- Join a mature and advanced cyber incident response function.
- Investigate real-world cyber incidents and security breaches.
- Gain exposure to enterprise-scale security operations and leading EDR technologies.
- Contribute to cyber defence improvements and operational enhancements.
- Collaborate with globally distributed cyber security teams.
- Develop your technical expertise in digital forensics and incident handling within a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
The client is looking to move quickly on this role; therefore, we are looking for someone who is immediately available or has a short notice period.
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