Senior DFIR​/Incident Response​/Digital Forensics

Job Summary

DFIR Lead Cyber Operations Analyst – a VP‑level role at the centre of Barclays’ cyber defence, delivering advanced digital forensics and incident response. The analyst will analyse malware, malicious samples, and network activity to support complex investigations, working closely with internal teams, external partners and law enforcement. This highly technical, hands‑on position is suited to an experienced cyber or digital forensics professional, with a passion for deep investigation and the ability to produce clear, high‑quality reporting in a fast‑paced, high‑pressure environment.

The role includes on‑call support rotation with occasional extended hours and weekend work as required.

• Digital forensics and incident response expertise, including host, network, cloud and live forensic analysis, supported by rigorous documentation practices.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly articulate complex technical findings to senior stakeholders and non‑technical business teams.
• Proven leadership under pressure, including coordinating investigations, managing cross‑functional stakeholders, and operating effectively within a regulated banking environment.
• Cloud investigation experience across platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
• Scripting and automation capabilities using languages such as Python, Power Shell, Bash or JavaScript.
• Relevant industry certifications, such as GCFA, GNFA, GCFE or GREM.

Candidates may be assessed on critical skills such as risk and controls, change and transformation, business acumen, strategic thinking and digital & technology, as well as job‑specific technical skills.

Knutsford (Radbroke Hall)