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Senior Consultant, Digital Forensics and Incident Response

Control Riskshttps://static.whatjobs.com/static/ajCore/img/jobPosting/companyLogo/whatJobs_ob_default.png United Kingdom Posted 23 Oct 2026 Closing: 22 Nov 2026
Permanent Hybrid Featured

Role Description & Technical Scope

Overview

In this Senior Consultant role, you will lead forensic incident response engagements within the London DFIR team and across the EMEA/global practice. You’ll provide expert consultancy, drive defensible analyses, and support new business development while coordinating with cross-regional teams. You will be the technical lead on engagements, delivering high-quality, timely deliverables and shaping the service offering for clients in law, government, and enterprise sectors. This is a chance to impact the firm’s cyber response capabilities and market presence through innovative, scalable solutions.

Pay / Benefits
  • competitive compensation
  • global discretionary bonus
  • hybrid and flexible work arrangements
  • in-person client collaboration
  • equal opportunity employer
  • reasonable interview adjustments
Responsibilities
  • Manage forensic/incident response consultancy across data collections, investigations, and cyber security services
  • Support regional Cyber, Investigations and Technical Consulting teams
  • Deliver high-quality, timely client deliverables and ensure evidential standard
Key requirements
  • Extensive cyber risk consulting and forensic investigations experience
  • Proven knowledge of digital forensics for incident response
  • Understanding of NPCC, NIST, SANS procedures and evidence handling
  • Knowledge of MITRE ATT&CK and Cyber Kill Chain, network topology, and EDR
  • Expertise in Windows and Linux systems, cloud services (Office 365, Azure, AWS)
  • Scripting and data analysis skills (PowerShell, Bash, Python, SQL)
  • Familiarity with EnCase, Nuix, Axiom, Blackbag tools
  • Strong written/oral communication and client-facing skills
  • Experience in project management and team development
  • Ability to travel internationally (up to 25%)
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Client-facing excellence
  • Team leadership and empowerment
  • PowerShell
  • Bash
  • Python
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Key Details
  • Date Posted: 23 Oct 2026
  • Location: United Kingdom
  • Employment: Permanent
  • Workplace: Hybrid
  • Domain: General
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