At a Glance
- Tasks: Join a dynamic team tackling cyber threats and enhancing client resilience.
- Company: A growing cybersecurity consultancy focused on innovative solutions.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, professional development, and a collaborative work environment.
- Other info: Fast-paced role with opportunities for career growth and learning.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in cybersecurity while developing your skills.
- Qualifications: Experience in incident response and strong technical skills required.
The predicted salary is between 46800 - 60000 £ per year.
Enso Recruitment is working on behalf of a growing cybersecurity consultancy to find an experienced Incident Response Analyst. This role offers the opportunity to join a team dedicated to reducing the impact of cyber threats and helping clients strengthen their long-term resilience.
The successful candidate will join a fast-paced and collaborative incident response function, contributing to investigations, digital forensics, threat intelligence, and client reporting. This position is ideal for someone who thrives on problem-solving, has strong technical skills, and enjoys working closely with clients during live security incidents.
Key Responsibilities:
- Take part in active incident response cases, including digital forensics and stakeholder coordination.
- Conduct initial incident assessments and support the full response lifecycle, from containment to recovery.
- Carry out security assessments and use threat intelligence and open-source research to inform investigations.
- Collaborate across teams to deliver end-to-end incident response and security services.
- Document findings and actions thoroughly, producing clear reports and remediation guidance for clients.
- Engage directly with clients to gather information, access logs, and coordinate response activities.
- Support process improvements and contribute to the ongoing development of the incident response capability.
Technical Skills & Experience:
- Experience conducting investigations using SIEM, SOAR, EDR and similar technologies.
- Strong knowledge of digital forensic practices, including evidence handling and chain of custody.
- Familiarity with NIST 800-61 or similar incident response frameworks.
- Proficient in log analysis across Windows, Linux, MacOS, network devices, and cloud environments.
- Understanding of attack frameworks such as MITRE ATT&CK, Lockheed Martin Kill Chain, or the Diamond Model.
- Comfortable with basic dynamic malware analysis and use of open-source tools (e.g. Velociraptor, Volatility, DFIR IRIS).
Desirable Qualifications & Tools:
- Certifications such as Security+, ECIH, CYSA+, SC-200 or equivalent are beneficial.
- Experience with scripting or automation (e.g. Python, Bash, Go).
- Familiarity with open-source IR and forensic tools (Chainsaw, Zimmerman Tools, SOF-ELK, etc.).
About You:
- Effective under pressure, with the ability to calmly manage live incidents and stakeholder communications.
- Strong communicator who can translate technical findings into business context.
- Takes ownership of tasks and supports team development.
- Aligns work with industry best practices and maintains a high standard of documentation.
- Has a proactive mindset, including experience or interest in threat hunting and threat intelligence.
This is a great opportunity for an Incident Response Analyst looking to grow their skills and make a meaningful impact across diverse client environments. If you’re ready to take the next step in your IR career, Enso Recruitment would love to hear from you.
Incident Response Analyst employer: Enso Recruitment
Enso Recruitment is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work culture in Belfast that fosters collaboration and innovation. With a focus on employee growth, we provide ample opportunities for professional development and a competitive salary package, including a pension scheme, making it a rewarding place to advance your career in software delivery.
