Cyber Security Incident Responder

JR United Kingdom; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in testing and certification is seeking a Cyber Security Incident Responder in Cardiff. This pivotal role involves managing cyber incidents and developing a 24/7 operational cyber defense capability. Candidates should have at least five years of cybersecurity experience and ideally, a bachelor's degree or relevant certifications. Join a collaborative environment dedicated to safety and growth.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years in cybersecurity.
• 3-5 years in Digital Forensics and managing complex incident responses.
• Experience in federated organizations, public and private sector understanding.

Responsibilities

• Manage and respond to cyber incidents to secure digital infrastructure.
• Lead cyber incident management and investigations.
• Collaborate with IT, Privacy, and Legal teams for incident statuses.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Decision-making skills

Cultural sensitivity

Effective communication

Self-motivated

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant fields

CISSP certification

CISM certification

GIAC certification

Tools

SIEM tools

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Cyber Security Incident Responder, Cardiff

Location: Cardiff, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

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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 managing and responding to cyber incidents to maintain the security of Element’s digital infrastructure. This is a key position in Cyber Defence, working closely with stakeholders to develop a 24/7 operational cyber defence capability. Experience in Digital Forensics and Incident Response (DFIR) is preferred.

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

Responsibilities:

• Build Element’s IR capability, implementing best practices aligned with industry standards like NIST and SANS.
• Lead cyber incident management, conduct investigations, determine root causes, and recommend remediation.
• Collaborate with IT, Privacy, Legal teams, and stakeholders; report incident statuses.
• Conduct post-incident reviews for continuous improvement.
• Perform digital forensics and malware analysis.
• Contribute to developing cyber defence metrics and KPIs.
• Stay updated on cyber threats and security technologies.
• Maintain relationships with external stakeholders like law enforcement and cybersecurity vendors.

Key Skills:

• Minimum five years in cybersecurity.
• 3-5 years in Digital Forensics and managing complex incident responses.
• Experience in complex, federated organizations, understanding both public and private sector cyber defence.
• Bachelor’s degree in relevant fields or certifications like CISSP, CISM, GIAC.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Cultural sensitivity and effective communication skills, including with non-technical audiences.
• Self-motivated with a positive attitude, committed to security as a business enabler.
• Knowledge of SIEM tools and advanced hunting queries.

Experience Needed:

• Managing serious cyber incidents as a digital forensic incident responder.
• Operating within large, complex enterprise environments.
• Understanding of security monitoring, intrusion detection, firewalls, anti-virus, web proxies.
• Technical expertise in networks, malware analysis, digital forensics.
• Effective communication with senior stakeholders.

Company Overview:

Element is a leading testing, inspection, and certification company with over 9,000 employees across 30 countries. Our mission is to make tomorrow safer than today, supporting customers throughout product development and regulatory processes. We foster a collaborative environment that values growth, integrity, and excellence, contributing to a safer world.