# Incident Response Consultant*Quorum Cyber***United Kingdom**Mid · Full-time### The RoleThe consultant supports investigations into cyber security incidents, taking ownership of specific workstreams. Duties include analysing logs, disk images, memory and network traffic to determine attacker actions and impact, while liaising with SOC, MDR and threat intelligence teams throughout the investigation lifecycle.### Skills & ExperienceCandidates need practical experience in host, network and memory forensics across Windows, Linux, macOS and multi-cloud platforms, alongside knowledge of Microsoft security tooling and telemetry. Understanding of evidence handling, chain-of-custody practices and threat actor TTPs is essential.### Who It SuitsThis suits an analyst with solid forensic and incident investigation experience who wants to work within a Microsoft-focused security environment, collaborating closely with SOC and threat intelligence teams while developing skills in AI-assisted investigation workflows.Typical advertised salary forIncident Response roles in United Kingdom:**£58,000–£90,000**(median £70,000 — from33 recent listings analysed by Forensic Focus).Compare Incident Response salaries in United Kingdom →Learn More/Apply #J-18808-Ljbffr
Incident Response Consultant employer: Forensic Focus
Quorum Cyber is an exceptional employer located in Edinburgh, Scotland, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters collaboration and innovation in the field of cyber security. Employees benefit from structured career development opportunities and the chance to work with cutting-edge technologies in a fast-growing, award-winning managed security services provider. With a focus on employee growth and a supportive environment, Quorum Cyber stands out as a meaningful place for professionals looking to advance their careers in incident response.
