- Outside IR35 Contract Role – Market Rates – ASAP Start
- Hybrid 2 days a week in the office (City of London)
- Highly Regulated Industry
Security Engineer (Cyber Incident Investigation & Response)
Our client is looking for a strong Security Engineer to act as the technical escalation point above their SOC function, taking ownership of complex security incidents and driving investigations through to resolution.
This is a hands–on role focused on incident triage, forensic investigation, threat analysis, and remediation within a large enterprise environment.
You will be responsible for investigating escalated security events, identifying indicators of compromise (IoCs), performing root cause analysis, and improving detection capabilities through engineering and threat–informed defence measures.
Key Responsibilities:
- Investigate and lead the response to security incidents escalated from the SOC team through to containment and remediation
- Perform forensic analysis across endpoints, identities, network, and cloud environments to determine scope, impact, and root cause
- Identify, analyse, and validate indicators of compromise (IoCs), attacker behaviours, and attack pathways
- Develop and optimise detection logic, correlation rules, and KQL queries to improve threat visibility and response effectiveness
- Produce clear technical findings, remediation recommendations, and lessons learned following security incidents
- Partner with security operations, infrastructure, and application teams to strengthen security controls and reduce future risk
Qualifications and Requirements:
- Previous experience in Security Engineering, Incident Response, Digital Forensics, Threat Hunting, or advanced SOC environments
- Strong hands–on experience investigating escalated cyber security incidents within enterprise–scale environments
- Proven ability to conduct forensic analysis and determine root cause across endpoint, identity, network, and cloud technologies
- Experience identifying indicators of compromise (IoCs), mapping attacker activity, and recommending effective remediation actions
- Strong KQL query development skills and experience working with SIEM, EDR, and security monitoring platforms
- Excellent analytical and communication skills, with the ability to present technical findings to both technical and non–technical stakeholders
This role would suit someone who enjoys deep technical investigation, security engineering, and incident remediation rather than traditional alert monitoring or administrative SOC activities.
Security Engineer (Cyber Incident Investigation & Response) in London employer: Computappoint
Join a prestigious international law firm that values innovation and security, offering a dynamic hybrid working environment in the heart of London. With a strong commitment to employee development, you will have access to comprehensive benefits, competitive salary packages, and opportunities to influence cutting-edge security strategies. This role not only allows you to lead in enterprise security architecture but also fosters a collaborative culture where your expertise will directly impact the firm's approach to technology and compliance.
