Cyber Security Incident Responder

JR United Kingdom; West Midlands Combined Authority; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in testing, inspection, and certification seeks a Cyber Security Incident Responder to safeguard digital infrastructure. This role involves leading incident management, collaborating with various teams, and requires substantial cybersecurity expertise. Join our proactive team to enhance security operations and protect against cyber threats.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years’ experience in cybersecurity.
• 3-5 years in Digital Forensics and managing complex cyber incident responses.

Responsibilities

• Build and implement best practices for incident response capabilities.
• Lead cyber incident management and conduct investigations.
• Collaborate with IT and Privacy teams, reporting incident statuses.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Decision-making

Communication

Cultural sensitivity

Self-motivation

Knowledge of SIEM tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in related fields

CISSP

CISM

GIAC

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Cyber Security Incident Responder, West Midlands

Location in the UK is flexible.

Job Description:

We are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced Cyber Security Incident Responder (IR) to join our dynamic and growing team. The role involves maintaining the security of Element’s digital infrastructure by managing cyber incidents. This position is crucial for developing a 24/7 operational cyber defence capability, with applications encouraged from those with Digital Forensics and Incident Response (DFIR) experience.

This role requires on-call duties and overtime during serious cyber attacks.

Responsibilities:

• Build and implement best practices for Element’s IR capabilities, aligned with industry frameworks like NIST and SANS.
• Lead cyber incident management, conduct investigations, identify root causes, and recommend remediation actions.
• Collaborate with IT, Privacy, Legal teams, and stakeholders; report incident statuses.
• Perform post-incident reviews and digital forensics, including malware analysis.
• Contribute to developing cyber defence metrics and KPIs.
• Stay updated on cyber threats and technologies to enhance incident response.
• Establish relationships with external agencies and vendors for information sharing and response efforts.

Key Skills:

• Minimum five years’ experience in cybersecurity.
• 3-5 years in Digital Forensics and managing complex cyber incident responses.
• Experience in large, federated organizations across public and private sectors.
• Bachelor's degree in related fields or relevant certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM, GIAC).
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills under pressure.
• Cultural sensitivity and ability to communicate complex info to non-technical audiences.
• Self-motivated with a positive attitude, supporting business growth through security.
• Knowledge of SIEM tools and query development.

Experience Needed:

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

Company Overview:

Element is a global leader in testing, inspection, and certification, with over 9,000 employees across 30 countries. We aim to make tomorrow safer than today by ensuring product safety and compliance through our extensive network of laboratories and experts.