Security Incident Response Engineer

VANRATH are pleased to be working with a global law firm on their search for an Incident Response Engineer.

The Incident Response Engineer will contribute technical expertise to the firm's Incident Response initiatives, focusing on identifying, analysing, and responding to potential security threats.

Responsibilities:

• Provide security guidance in Incident Response to safeguard the firm from information security threats.
• Contribute to digital forensics efforts with a deep understanding of current and emerging threats.
• Approach incidents with a dual perspective as both an attacker and defender to guide responses to conclusion.

Skills and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent substantial experience Experience with certifications such as CISSP, OSCP, CEH, or SANS (GCFE, GCFA, GNFA, GCTI, GREM, or GCIH)
• Extensive background in responding to Security Incidents within enterprise settings
• Strong expertise in Windows systems forensics, diagnostics, and strategies for image acquisition
• Audit, assess, and evaluate emerging vulnerabilities in the evolving cyber threat landscape Leadership
• Experience in Computer Security Incident Response Team (CSIRT) functions throughout the incident lifecycle
• Thorough understanding of TCP/IP protocols, with hands-on experience in Wireshark and other packet analysis tools
• Expertise in designing Incident Response (IR) policies and implementing IR procedures
• Extensive familiarity with Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) and log analytics Knowledge of Security Orchestration, Automation, and Response (SOAR) for IR automation and remediation

For further information on this vacancy, or any other IT roles in Belfast or wider Northern Ireland, please apply via the link below or contact Mark McAdams on in the strictest confidence.