Incident Response Specialist

Job Title: Incident Response Specialist - 6-Month Contract

Location: London

Contract Type: 6-Month Contract

Start Date: Immediate

We are working with an innovative client who is looking for a talented Incident Response Specialist to join their on-site team for an exciting 6-month contract. This role offers the chance to work in a dynamic and collaborative environment, handling a wide variety of 1st-line and operational security responsibilities. It’s a fantastic opportunity for someone with strong incident response skills to make an immediate impact while gaining exposure to cutting-edge security tools and practices.

The Role

As an Incident Response Specialist, you will:

- Monitor, detect, and respond to real-time cyber security incidents and threats using state-of-the-art tools.

- Lead investigations into security incidents, managing the identification, analysis, and remediation of cyberattacks.

- Work closely with technical teams to ensure endpoint security controls are operating effectively.

- Implement security improvements, including automating processes and creating custom alerts.

- Support security initiatives such as phishing campaigns, vulnerability management, and data loss prevention.

What We’re Looking For

The ideal candidate will have:

- Hands-on experience in Incident Response or SecOps, with expertise in analyzing and resolving cyber security incidents.

- Knowledge of key security technologies and principles, including:

- Incident Response: Cyberattack detection, investigation, and remediation.

- Security Tools: EDR (Defender), SIEM (Chronicle), AV, Web Proxy, Email Gateways.

- Cloud Security and Vulnerability Management.

- Data Loss Prevention Controls and Network/DNS Security.

- A relevant security qualification such as CCSP, CCSK, GSEC, or CISSP.

- Proficiency in coding (e.g., Python, Bash) to support automation.

- A proactive and collaborative approach, with the ability to work independently and within a team.

What’s on Offer

- The opportunity to work with a cutting-edge team dedicated to cyber security innovation.

- Exposure to advanced tools and processes in a fast-paced environment.

- Supportive and collaborative culture focused on professional growth.

This is a brilliant opportunity to bring your expertise to a forward-thinking organization and make a tangible difference in their cyber security posture.

If this sounds like the role for you, don’t hesitate to get in touch or apply today!

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