Cyber Security Incident Responder

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

Job summary

A leading company is seeking an enthusiastic Cyber Security Incident Responder to maintain the security of its digital infrastructure and manage cyber incidents. The role involves developing incident response capabilities, working with stakeholders, and requires strong analytical and communication skills. Candidates should have a degree and cybersecurity certifications, demonstrating a commitment to securing digital environments.

Qualifications

• At least five years in cybersecurity with 3-5 years in digital forensics.
• Experience in public and private sectors is essential.
• Experience managing cyber incidents as a digital forensic responder is crucial.

Responsibilities

• Build and coordinate cyber incident response capability.
• Conduct investigations and make recommendations post-incident.
• Collaborate with IT, Privacy, Legal, and senior stakeholders.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Decision-making under pressure

Effective communication skills

Self-motivated

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

CISSP certification

CISM certification

GIAC certification

Tools

SIEM tools

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Cyber Security Incident Responder, Newport

Location: Newport, 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 looking for 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 key role in Cyber Defence, working 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 and overtime support during serious cyber attacks. Location in the UK is flexible.

Responsibilities:

• Build Element’s IR capability, implementing best practices based on industry frameworks like NIST and SANS.
• Lead and coordinate cyber incidents, conduct investigations, determine root causes, and recommend remediation.
• Collaborate with IT, Privacy, Legal, and senior stakeholders; prepare incident reports.
• Conduct post-incident reviews and digital forensics, including malware analysis.
• Develop cyber defence metrics and KPIs with the Senior Manager Incident Response.
• Stay updated on cyber threats and technologies to enhance incident response.
• Build relationships with law enforcement, vendors, and industry peers for information sharing.

Key Skills:

• At least five years in cybersecurity, with 3-5 years in digital forensics and managing complex incident responses.
• Experience in large, complex organizations in both public and private sectors.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or relevant certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM, GIAC).
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and decision-making under pressure.
• Cultural sensitivity and social flexibility in a global environment.
• Effective communication skills, capable of conveying technical info to non-technical audiences.
• Self-motivated with a positive attitude, supporting business growth through security.
• Knowledge of SIEM tools and advanced hunting queries.

Experience Needed:

• Managing serious cyber incidents as a digital forensic responder.
• Working successfully within large, federated enterprise environments.
• Understanding security monitoring, intrusion detection, prevention systems, firewalls, antivirus, and web proxies.
• Technical expertise in networks, malware analysis, and digital forensics.
• Effective communication with senior stakeholders.

Company Overview: Element is a global 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 regulatory approvals. We value career growth, integrity, and excellence, playing a vital role in creating a safer world.