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Incident Response Engineer 2

Sophos

Remote · United KingdomSalary not disclosedfull-timeSophos Careers

Sophos is seeking an intermediate-level Incident Response Analyst to support its Managed Detection and Response (MDR) customers within the Critical Incident Response Team (CIRT). As an Incident Response Analyst 2, you will perform advanced investigative, forensic, and containment activities during active cyber incidents.

Responsibilities

  • Perform advanced investigative and forensic analysis across endpoints, network logs, and cloud telemetry
  • Execute containment and response actions to neutralize active threats as directed by Incident Advisors or Senior Analysts
  • Validate indicators of compromise (IOCs) and correlate alerts, artifacts, and telemetry to determine scope and root cause
  • Maintain clear and accurate engagement documentation, including trailheads, timelines, and playbooks
  • Provide guidance and mentorship to junior IR and SOC analysts to ensure adherence to CIRT investigative and documentation standards
  • Prepare technical findings and summaries for inclusion in customer updates and post-incident reports
  • Identify and communicate detection or response gaps observed during investigations
  • Participate in shift handovers, debriefs, and post-incident reviews to ensure engagement continuity
  • Maintain accurate time and activity tracking to support operational visibility and service improvement

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    Work format
    Remote
    Seniority
    Mid
    Posted
    25 Sept 2026
    Last verified
    In the last 5 days

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