Cyber Security Incident Responder

JR United Kingdom; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the cybersecurity field is seeking a Cyber Security Incident Responder to join their team. This role involves managing cyber incidents, developing operational capabilities, and collaborating across various departments. Candidates should have significant experience in cybersecurity, particularly in digital forensics and incident response. The organization emphasizes a proactive communication approach and offers a supportive environment for career growth.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years’ experience in cybersecurity required.
• 3-5 years in Digital Forensics and managing complex Cyber Incident responses.
• Bachelor's degree is desirable; relevant certifications are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Help build IR capability and coordinate cyber incidents.
• Conduct post-incident reviews and analysis.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance responses.

Skills

Cybersecurity

Digital Forensics

Incident Response

Analytical Skills

Problem Solving

Communication Skills

Cultural Sensitivity

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, or related field

CISSP, CISM, GIAC certifications

Tools

SIEM Tools

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Posted:

06.06.2025

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21.07.2025

Job Description:

We are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced Cyber Security Incident Responder (IR) to join our dynamic and growing team. The role holder will play a critical role in maintaining the security and resilience of Element’s digital infrastructure by effectively managing and progressing cyber incidents. This is a unique opportunity to be a founding key member of Cyber Defence. You will work closely with key stakeholders at all levels to develop a robust 24/7 operational cyber defence capability. While the role is not solely technical, we encourage applications from those with experience in Digital Forensics and Incident Response (DFIR).

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

Responsibilities:

• Help build Element’s IR capability, implementing best practices aligned with industry standards such as NIST and SANS.
• Govern and coordinate cyber incidents, acting as the lead incident manager and technical authority for Cyber Defence. Conduct thorough investigations to reduce risk, determine root cause and impact, and identify remediation actions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including IT, Privacy, Legal, and senior stakeholders. Prepare and present incident status reports to keep the business informed.
• Conduct post-incident reviews and analysis to identify improvement areas and drive continuous enhancement.
• Perform digital forensics on computer/network artifacts to assess incident risks and impacts. Conduct malware analysis.
• Work closely with the Senior Manager Incident Response to develop cyber defence metrics and KPIs.
• Stay updated on the latest cyber threats, attack vectors, and security technologies to enhance incident response capabilities.
• Develop and maintain relationships with external stakeholders such as law enforcement, cybersecurity vendors, and industry peers for information sharing and collaborative response efforts.

Key Skills:

• Minimum of five years’ experience in cybersecurity.
• 3-5 years experience in Digital Forensics and managing large, complex Cyber Incident responses.
• Experience working within a complex, highly federated organization, with understanding of cyber defence operations in both public and private sectors.
• Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, or related field is desirable; relevant certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM, GIAC) are a plus.
• Attention to detail, strong analytical skills, and efficient problem-solving abilities. Critical thinking and decision-making under pressure are essential.
• Cultural sensitivity and social flexibility in a global corporate environment.
• Experience in proactive communication and direct interaction with senior staff. Ability to convey complex information to non-technical audiences.
• Self-motivated with a positive mindset and a security-as-an-enabler philosophy.
• Knowledge of SIEM tools, including writing and developing advanced hunting queries.

Experience Needed to Fulfill the Role:

• Extensive experience managing serious Cyber Incidents as a Digital Forensic Incident Responder.
• Proven success operating within large, complex, federated enterprise environments.
• Understanding of security monitoring, intrusion detection, prevention, and control systems, including firewalls, anti-virus, and web proxies.
• Technical expertise in networks, malware analysis, digital forensics, etc.
• Attention to detail, analytical skills, and problem-solving capabilities.
• Cultural sensitivity and social flexibility in a global environment.
• Effective communication skills with senior stakeholders.

Company Overview:

Element is one of the fastest-growing testing, inspection, and certification companies worldwide, with over 9,000 employees across 270 sites in 30 countries. Our purpose is to ‘Make tomorrow safer than today’.

We help ensure product safety, compliance, and market access through our global network of scientists, engineers, and technologists. Working at Element offers a sense of a smaller company environment, empowering your career growth and rewarding integrity and excellence.

Our work impacts industries worldwide by ensuring safety and quality in various products and services.