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Incident Response Analyst

Enso Recruitment
London
1 month ago
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Connecting organisations with the talented Cyber Security and Tech talent needed for their teams | Principal Recruitment Consultant @ Enso… 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.
Seniority level Seniority level Mid-Senior level
Employment type Employment type Full-time
Job function Job function Information Technology
Industries Technology, Information and Media
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