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Digital Forensics & Cyber Incident Responder - Hybrid - London

Lorien · London, Greater London

Type
Full-time
Posted
11 days ago

Overview

Your digital forensics and evidence-handling discipline from policing transfers directly to cyber incident investigations.

About this role

Digital Forensics & Cyber Incident Responder - Hybrid - London

Help Organisations Respond to Major Cyber Incidents and Security Breaches

If you're passionate about cyber investigations, digital forensics and incident response, this is an opportunity to join a specialist team that supports organisations through some of their most challenging cyber security incidents.

You'll be involved in investigating live cyber attacks, analysing forensic evidence, identifying attacker activity and helping clients understand exactly what happened and what they need to do next.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to take their DFIR career to the next level while gaining exposure to larger and more complex investigations.

What's in it for you?

  • Work on genuine cyber incidents, including ransomware and major security breaches
  • Develop your digital forensics and incident response expertise
  • Access to industry-recognised training and certifications
  • Exposure to a wide range of technologies and threat actors
  • A collaborative environment where you'll learn from experienced incident responders
  • A clear pathway into incident leadership positions

We're interested in speaking with people who have experience in

  • Digital Forensics
  • Cyber Incident Response
  • Threat Hunting
  • Malware Analysis
  • SOC Investigations
  • Security Operations

Interested?

To find out more or arrange a confidential conversation, contact:

📧 gary.wale@lorienglobal.com

About cyber security & digital forensics roles for ex-police

Cyber security, digital forensics and incident-response roles. DMIs, cybercrime investigators and digital forensics officers bring evidential discipline and investigative judgement that DFIR and security teams struggle to hire.

See all cyber security & digital forensics jobs in London

Why this fits a police background

  • Incident command & response
  • Investigative casework
  • Digital forensics & cybercrime
  • Security operations

What cyber security & digital forensics roles pay ex-police

Advertised UK ranges, editorial estimates reviewed July 2026

Digital forensics analyst£32,000–£45,000
DFIR consultant£45,000–£65,000
Senior forensics / IR specialist£60,000–£80,000
Threat-intelligence specialist£55,000–£80,000
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