# Incident Response Specialist*Marcus Donald People***England**Hybrid · Mid · Contract### The RoleThe specialist responds to sophisticated cyber security incidents within a large banking-sector enterprise, conducting live-response investigations, building host activity timelines, and producing clear incident reports. The role sits within a mature security operations function alongside threat intelligence, detection engineering, and incident management teams, following a Wednesday–Saturday shift pattern.### Skills & ExperienceCandidates need hands-on experience in incident response, digital forensics, and EDR tooling, plus a track record of creating operational procedures and communicating findings to stakeholders. Relevant certifications are highly desirable, including CISSP, GCIH, GCIA, GSEC, CISM, CRISC, and other GIAC or ISACA qualifications.### Who It SuitsThis contract role suits an experienced cyber security professional with a strong investigative background who is immediately available or on a short notice period. It is well suited to someone looking to develop enterprise-scale incident response expertise within a regulated financial services environment.Typical advertised salary forIncident Response roles in United Kingdom:**£53,000–£90,000**(median £70,000 — from30 recent listings analysed by Forensic Focus).Compare Incident Response salaries in United Kingdom →Certifications mentioned:GCIH · CISSP · CISM — find training for these on theDFIR Training Finder.Learn More/Apply #J-18808-Ljbffr
Incident Response Specialist employer: Forensic Focus Limited
As a leading player in the cyber advisory space, our company offers an exceptional work environment for Cyber Response & Recovery Managers, particularly those fluent in German. We pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative culture that prioritises professional growth through access to recognised security certifications and hands-on experience with diverse incident response cases. Located in a vibrant city, our team enjoys a dynamic atmosphere that encourages innovation and continuous learning, making it an ideal place for those looking to make a meaningful impact in the field of digital forensics and incident response.
