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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Cyber Defense Incident Responder - **Company:** Ernst & Young - **Location:** London, UK (Remote available) - **Experience:** Experienced - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Software System Penetration Testing, Cyber Security, Information Systems, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Security Information and Event Management, Stemming, Malware, Cyber Threat Analysis, Information Technology, Cyber Warfare, Splunk - **Published:** August 11, 2026 - **Apply:** https://uk.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=c8b28a876e8da872 ## About the Role The Cyber & Investigative Services (CIS) Senior Cyber Incident Response Coordinator will exercise exemplary incident management techniques to coordinate incident response to cybersecurity events or incidents stemming from suspected threats on a global scale. Candidates for the role must have an exceptional comprehension of cybersecurity incident response plans and coordination of activities, establish and foster relationships on a global scale, and have superb verbal and written communication skills. Additionally, candidates must have a sense of diplomacy, ability to anticipate obstacles, and decision-making skills to handle the fast-paced world of cybersecurity incident management. Advanced skills in cybersecurity incident response, incident management, chain-of-custody, forensics, cybersecurity event analysis, and hands-on cybersecurity/digital-forensics skills are required., Skills and attributes for success * An very good comprehension of the incident response lifecycle in theory and practice * The ability to coordinate complex, global cybersecurity incidents from the point of incident declaration through resolution * Drive cybersecurity incident gap identification and post incident lesson's learned efforts to resolution * Have comprehensive knowledge in all domains of Information Security and associated technologies in the support of collaboration with partnering teams, eradication, and remediation efforts in support of cybersecurity incidents, and appropriate identification and assignment of gaps identified during response efforts * Comfortable managing through ambiguity, making thoughtful and sound judgments during stressful environments * Analyze findings in investigative matters, and develop fact-based reports * Ability to identify and articulate opportunities for improvement while driving lessons learned activities * Demonstrate integrity and judgment within a professional environment * Inquisitive approach to analysis and peer review * Application of emotional intelligence and calm under pressure * Ability to appropriately balance work/personal priorities To qualify for the role, you must have Education: * Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, a related field, or equivalent experience Experience: * 7+ years' experience in at least two of the following roles: * Security Operations Center (SOC) Analyst/Manager (3 years minimum) * Cybersecurity Incident Coordinator * Cybersecurity Threat Intelligence * Cybersecurity Detection Engineering * Other relevant Cyber Defense functions * Attack & Penetration Testing (Active Defense) * eDiscovery or related role performing forensic functions * Deep understanding of security threats, vulnerabilities, and incident response * Understanding of electronic investigation, forensic tools, and methodologies, including: log correlation and analysis, forensically handling electronic data, knowledge of the computer security investigative processes, malware identification and analysis * Be familiar with a basic understanding of legalities surrounding electronic discovery and analysis * Understanding of regulatory stipulations regarding security incidents * Experience with SIEM technologies (i.e. Splunk, Sentinel) * Understanding of both Windows and Unix/Linux based operating systems Ideally, you'll also Candidates must hold or be willing to pursue related professional certifications such as GCFE, GCFA, GCIH, CISA, CISM, CISSP, or CCIM What we look for * Demonstrated high level of integrity in a professional environment * Ability and experienced in working independently * Have a global mind-set for working with different cultures and backgrounds, while fostering and building lasting relationships * Knowledgeable in business industry standard security incident response process, procedures, and life-cycle * Excellent organizational skills and strong attention to detail * Excellent teaming and management skills * Excellent social, communication, and writing skills * Excellent customer service skills required ## Description * Coordinate response efforts to cybersecurity incidents caused by external threats that may involve nontraditional working hours * Serve as a liaison and relationship manager to different businesses and interface with fellow team members and colleagues on other Information Security teams, as well as manage relationships with business partners, management, vendors, and external parties * Establish, foster, and maintain relationships with General Counsel, Data Privacy/Protection, and Risk Management key contacts * Drive and manage integration with other corporate incident management programs to ensure consistency and alignment with peer support teams within IT * Lead process and documentation development and improvements by the Cyber & Investigative Services team * Develop and document processes to ensure consistent and scalable response operations, and ensure continuous improvement to the firm's global cybersecurity incident response plan * Collaborate with Cyber Incident Response lead to review team performance and deficencies in order to identy areas for improvement, as well as institue programs for correction or enhancement * Draft communications and ensure timely reports/updates to leadership for their own cases and the cases of those reporting to them during and after an event/incident * Own and manage the team's internal action playbooks and knowledgebase * Must be willing to be on-call off hours in rotation with other team members (Required) ## Related Videos - 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