Cyber Security Incident Responder

JR United Kingdom; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading testing and inspection company as a Cyber Security Incident Responder in Glasgow. This critical role involves managing cyber incidents and bolstering our cyber defense capabilities while collaborating with various stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in cybersecurity and digital forensics, with a proven ability to work under pressure.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years’ experience in cybersecurity.
• 3-5 years in Digital Forensics and incident response.
• Certifications like CISSP, CISM, GIAC are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead cyber incident management and investigations.
• Collaborate with IT, Privacy, Legal teams; report status.
• Conduct post-incident reviews for continuous improvement.

Skills

Cybersecurity

Digital Forensics

Incident Response

Analytical Skills

Attention to Detail

Communication

Education

Bachelor's in Computer Science, IT, or related

Tools

SIEM tools

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Cyber Security Incident Responder, Glasgow

Location: Glasgow, 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 and resilience of Element’s digital infrastructure by managing cyber incidents. 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 and overtime support during serious cyber attacks. Location in the UK is flexible.

Responsibilities:

• Build Element’s IR capability following industry best practices (NIST, SANS)
• Lead cyber incident management, conduct investigations, determine root cause, impact, and remediation
• Collaborate with IT, Privacy, Legal teams, and stakeholders; report incident status
• Conduct post-incident reviews for continuous improvement
• Perform digital forensics and malware analysis
• Contribute to cyber defence metrics and KPIs
• Stay updated on cyber threats and technologies
• Develop relationships with law enforcement, vendors, and industry peers

Key Skills:

• At least five years’ experience in cybersecurity
• 3-5 years in Digital Forensics and managing complex incident responses
• Experience in complex, federated organizations; understanding of public and private sector cyber defence
• Bachelor's in computer science, IT, or related; certifications like CISSP, CISM, GIAC are a plus
• Attention to detail, analytical skills, decision-making under pressure
• Cultural sensitivity and social flexibility
• Experience communicating with senior staff and non-technical audiences
• Self-motivated, security-minded, supporting business growth
• Knowledge of SIEM tools and query development

Experience Needed:

• Managing serious cyber incidents as a Digital Forensic Incident Responder
• Working successfully in large, complex enterprise environments
• Understanding of security monitoring, intrusion detection, prevention systems
• Technical expertise in networks, malware analysis, digital forensics
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• 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 purpose is to make tomorrow safer than today, supporting customers from R&D to production to ensure product safety, compliance, and quality. We foster a collaborative environment that empowers career growth and values integrity and excellence.