Senior Cyber Incident Response Analyst (Cybersecurity)

TL;DR

Senior Cyber Incident Response Analyst (Cybersecurity): Leading hands-on incident response activities and managing the SOC to deliver high-quality cyber defence solutions with an accent on 24x7 monitoring and rapid response. Focus on optimizing detection processes through automation, managing digital forensics investigations, and developing incident management playbooks.

Location: Remote teams in UK and Europe; Headquarters located in Dublin

Company

hirify.global is a technology-driven company helping airlines modernize their operating models using cloud, data, and AI to maximize operational efficiency.

What you will do

• Lead hands-on incident response activities and act as the technical escalation point for the SOC.
• Coordinate with outsourced SOC and internal IT teams on forensics, investigation, and remediation.
• Drive improvements in real-time threat detection leveraging SIEM, EDR, and SOAR platforms.
• Develop and maintain incident response playbooks and conduct regular readiness testing.
• Partner with Vulnerability Management and Offensive Security teams to optimize monitoring use cases.
• Ensure the integrity of incident records, audit trails, and continuous improvement actions.

Requirements

• 10+ years of cybersecurity or IT experience, with at least 6 years specifically in SOC or Incident Response roles.
• Proven experience in digital forensics, event triaging, and direct involvement in cyber incidents.
• Hands-on proficiency with SIEM, SOAR, and EDR platforms (e.g., CrowdStrike, ZeroFox, Splunk).
• Relevant certifications such as CISM, GIAC, OSCP, or CEH.
• Experience managing outsourced SOC security services.
• Strong crisis management and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Nice to have

• Familiarity with the MITRE ATT&CK framework and modern attacker techniques.
• Experience managing IR KPIs such as MTTD and MTTR.
• Scripting and development skills for integrating cyber tools and automating responses.
• Knowledge of regulatory reporting obligations (e.g., NIS2, GDPR, EASA Part-IS).

Culture & Benefits

• Flexible working environment with remote options in Europe and the UK.
• Opportunities for career advancement within a fast-growing company.
• Dedicated learning and development opportunities.
• Competitive salaries based on professional experience.
• Inclusive community committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion.