Cyber Security Incident Responder

JR United Kingdom; Brighton; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Element, a leading testing and certification company, seeks a Cyber Security Incident Responder in Brighton. This role involves managing cyber incidents, performing digital forensics, and collaborating with various teams to enhance security measures. Ideal candidates will possess five years of experience in the field and relevant qualifications.

Qualifications

• At least five years in cyber security.
• 3-5 years in Digital Forensics.
• Experience in managing complex cyber incidents.

Responsibilities

• Build incident response capability following best practices.
• Lead cyber incident management and investigations.
• Conduct post-incident reviews for continuous improvement.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving

Decision-Making

Communication Skills

Cultural Sensitivity

Digital Forensics

Incident Response

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant fields

CISSP certification

CISM certification

GIAC certification

Tools

SIEM tools

Job description

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Cyber Security Incident Responder, Brighton

Location: Brighton, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views: 3

Posted: 06.06.2025

Expiry Date: 21.07.2025

Job Description:

We are seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Cyber Security Incident Responder (IR) to join our dynamic team. The role involves maintaining the security of Element’s digital infrastructure by managing cyber incidents. This is a unique opportunity to be a key member of Cyber Defence, working closely with stakeholders to develop a 24/7 operational cyber defence capability. Experience in Digital Forensics and Incident Response (DFIR) is encouraged.

This position requires on-call duties and overtime during serious cyber attacks. Location in the UK is flexible.

Responsibilities:

• Build Element’s IR capability following industry best practices (NIST, SANS, etc.).
• Lead cyber incident management, conduct investigations, determine root causes, and recommend remediation.
• Collaborate with IT, Privacy, Legal teams, and senior stakeholders; report incident statuses.
• Conduct post-incident reviews for continuous improvement.
• Perform digital forensics and malware analysis on artefacts.
• Contribute to cyber defence metrics and KPIs.
• Stay updated on cyber threats and technologies.
• Develop relationships with external agencies and vendors for information sharing.

Key Skills:

• At least five years in cyber security.
• 3-5 years in Digital Forensics and managing complex Cyber Incident responses.
• Experience in large, federated organizations in both public and private sectors.
• Bachelor's degree in relevant fields or certifications like CISSP, CISM, GIAC.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Cultural sensitivity and social flexibility.
• Effective communication skills, especially with non-technical audiences.
• Self-motivated with a security-first mindset.
• Knowledge of SIEM tools and advanced hunting queries.

Experience Needed:

• Managing serious Cyber Incidents as a Digital Forensic Incident Responder.
• Working successfully in large, complex enterprise environments.
• Understanding security monitoring, intrusion detection, firewalls, anti-virus, and web proxies.
• Technical expertise in networks, malware analysis, digital forensics.
• Effective communication with senior stakeholders.

Company Overview:

Element is a rapidly growing testing, inspection, and certification company with over 9,000 employees across 270 sites in 30 countries. Our purpose is to make tomorrow safer than today, supporting customers in ensuring product safety, compliance, and quality. We foster a culture of growth, integrity, and excellence, contributing to a safer world.