Pentest People is a UK-based security consultancy specialising in providing Penetration Testing as a Service to all its clients.
Our innovative approach to security testing merges the benefits of consultant-led penetration testing with ongoing vulnerability assurance through our advanced SecurePortal.
This provides clients with a continuous, living threat management system throughout the duration of the contract, rather than a single point-in-time assessment.
We're expanding our Incident Response team and looking for a Incident Response Manager to join us in tackling some of the most challenging cybersecurity threats.
The role requires analytic thinking, problem solving skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
As part of our dynamic team, you will play a critical role in reducing the impact of cyberattacks and enchanting our clients security posture to prevent future attacks.
Key responsibilities include: Conduct initial incident assessments and contribute to Incident Response planning, Participate in live Incident Response operations with a 24/7 - 4hr response time.
Perform security assessments, threat intelligence gathering and OSINT analysis.
Delivering client-facing services such as tabletop exercises, ransomware readiness assessments and IR planning.
Collaborate with other departments to provide a holistic cybersecurity service.
Leading and managing end-to-end incident response processes.
Building and testing robust incident response plans.
Mentoring junior team members to up-skill and enhance team efficiency.
Technical skills: Demonstrated experience in leading and managing incident processes.
Strong understanding of containment, eradication and recovery methodologies.
Experience with digital forensics and investigations, including evidence collection and chain-of-custody protocols.
Advance knowledge of open-source IR tools, such as Velociraptor & Security Onion.
Familiarity with SIEM platforms such as as Splunk, Sentinel and EDR solutions.
Familiarity with regulatory and compliance standards such as NIST, ISO 27001 AND FCA.
About you: Experience in threat intelligence and analysis to support proactive IR.
Experience in managing stakeholders during live incidents to minimise impacts.
Excellent communication skills for stakeholder engagement.
Comfortable working under pressure with 24/7 availability during critical incidents.
Ability to align client deliverables with industry best practices.
Proactive, solution oriented approach to unique client environments and scenarios.
Capable of taking ownership of tasks, ensuring quality delivery and supporting the IR's team growth.
While this role is advertised as remote, it will require occasional visits to client sites and the office as needed.
Candidates must be based in the UK and have the right to work, as we are unable to provide sponsorship at this time.
If you do not have SC eligibility, you must meet the requirements for SC, as this may be a necessary criterion.
Please send your resume and a cover letter to We understand that job descriptions offer only a glimpse of the role.
For more details, please feel free to reach out or apply, and we will be happy to provide additional information.
Pentest People is an equal opportunity employer.
We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.