Incident Response Analyst

AXA; Bradley Stoke; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

AXA UK is seeking an Incident Response Analyst to join the Security and Resilience team. You will respond to Cyber Security incidents, conduct forensic investigations, and provide cyber threat intelligence services.

The role combines hands-on analysis with collaboration across Security and Risk colleagues to manage identified risks and improve response capabilities. The position offers a flexible work arrangement with at least two days in the office and potential increase to three days as the

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with security incident handling.
• Familiarity with forensics, incident response and e-discovery tools.
• Knowledge of SIEM, EDR, NDR and log management.
• Ability to analyze network traffic and protocol behaviors.

Responsibilities

• Act as escalation point for UK security incidents; ensure incident management per UK and Group guidelines.
• Support process improvement and threat analysis with Security and Risk colleagues.
• Participate in detection content tuning and risk identification activities.

Skills

Incident handling

Analytical skills

Time management

Negotiation

Conflict resolution

Packet analysis

Security awareness

Education

GIAC

SSCP

Tools

EDR

NDR

UEBA

Honeypots

Data loss prevention

SIEM

Log Management

Job description

Requirements

Performing in-depth analysis of security events utilising a range of security tools Supporting the wider team in process improvement, detection content tuning, and threat analysis Working with a range of Security and Risk colleagues to ensure all identified risks are identified and managed appropriately Work arrangements: At AXA we work smart, empowering our people to balance their time between home and the office in a way that works best for them, their team and our customers. You'll work at least two days a week (40%) away from home, moving to three days a week (60%) in the future. Away from home means attending the office, visiting clients or attending industry events. We're also happy to consider flexible working arrangements, which you can discuss with Talent Acquisition. Your skills & experience: Hands on experience of?security?incident handling Knowledge of relevant computer forensics, incident response and e-discovery tools, EDR, NDR, UEBA, honeypots,?, data loss prevention, SIEM,?and Log Managers Excellent time management skills, including the ability to manage a demanding and variable workload with tight deadlines Understanding of common protocol behaviours and comfortable with packet analysis is desirable Ability to negotiate and resolve conflict Good analytical skills and the ability to clearly identify key issues Relevant professional qualifications?e.g. GIAC CGIH and?SSCP desirable

Job Description

Job DescriptionAbout AXA: AXA is a global leader in insurance and financial services, dedicated to helping customers protect what matters most to them. As the sixth-largest insurance company in the world, we provide a wide range of services, including health, car, home, and business insurance. We support millions of customers worldwide, helping them navigate life's uncertainties with confidence. AXA UK Support Functions look after our three customer-facing business units, providing the infrastructure and expertise to make sure we can be there for our customers.

Job Overview

We have a new opportunity for an Incident Response Analyst to join our Security and Resilience function in AXA UK. You'll respond to Cyber Security incidents performing forensic investigations and providing cyber threat intelligence services.

Key Responsibilities

Acting as an escalation point for all UK security incidents, ensuring incidents are managed in accordance with UK and Group incident management