Incident Response Analyst

Airbus Defence and Space; Newport; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual profit share

Contributory pension

Car leasing

Free parking

Season ticket loan

Tech scheme

Discount shopping

Hybrid working

Flexible hours

Job summary

Airbus Defence and Space Limited in Newport is seeking a passionate Incident Response Analyst to join our international CSIRT. This hands-on role manages the full lifecycle of security incidents and supports SOC service delivery.

You'll work on automating detection capabilities, SIEM/EDR tooling, and coordinate incident response across international teams, with hybrid working and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience managing security incidents in a SOC/CSIRT environment.
• Experience performing host forensic analysis and reverse engineering.
• Experience designing, industrialising, or improving security processes and automated response capabilities.
• Knowledge of cyber security principles with relevant certifications such as GIAC.

Responsibilities

• Investigate SOC alerts and manage the full lifecycle of security incidents, performing follow-up analysis.
• Support incident response in crisis mode as part of the on-call crisis team, performing technical host forensic work.
• Contribute to industrialising security tooling (SIEM, EDR) and developing detection use cases.
• Design, implement, and coordinate robust incident response processes for SOC Level 1 and 2 across teams.
• Drive continuous improvement of threat detection and response capabilities.
• Execute projects related to advanced security monitoring and automated incident response workflows.

Skills

Incident response

SOC tooling

Forensic analysis

Reverse engineering

Threat detection

Education

Relevant degree

GIAC certification

Tools

SIEM

EDR

Job description

Job Description

SECURITY CLEARANCE: Must have or be able to obtain SC Security Clearance

Location

Newport (with some hybrid working available subject to our Hybrid Working Policy)

Type

Full time

What's In It For You

• Financial Reward: Competitive salary, annual profit share, contributory pension, share options, car leasing scheme, free onsite parking, season ticket loan, tax-free technology scheme, discounted shopping and much more
• Work / Life Balance: 37 hour week, flexible working around core hours, hybrid working, up to 2 additional days per month as TOIL, option to buy/sell holiday. There are no core hours on Friday afternoons. Employees may use this flexibility at their discretion, provided they fulfil their contractual working hours and meet business needs (such as urgent deadlines or client requirements)
• Personal Development: Personalised development plan, Airbus Leadership University and unlimited access to 10,000+ E-learning courses, internal mobility including international opportunities
• Health & Wellbeing: Wellbeing benefits (including 24/7 online GP and mental health support), Employee Assistance Programme, discounted family health / dental insurance / eye tests, cycle-to-work scheme
• Family and Caregiving: Life assurance, enhanced pay for maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave and caregiving
• Inclusive Environment: Wellbeing room, Multi-faith room, Employee Representative Groups (Gender, LGBTQ+, International, Generational, Disability, Social & Cultural Diversity, Neurodiversity)

Our world is changing. And so are we. From our commitment to zero-carbon flight (#ZEROe) to cleaning up space, sustainability is at the heart of our purpose. So, what's your next change?

Airbus Defence and Space is looking for a passionate and talented Incident Res ponse Analyst to join our international Computer Security Incident Response Team (CSIRT) in Newport.

This is a highly technical, hands-on role where you will manage the entire lifecycle of security incidents and support Security Operation Center (SOC) service delivery.

Automation is a key target in our response activities, and your ideas will help drive our threat detection capabilities to a new dimension to secure our world-class enterprise.

How You Will Contribute To The Team

• Investigate SOC alerts and manage the full lifecycle of security incidents, performing comprehensive follow-up analysis to secure the business.
• Support incident response in crisis mode as part of the on-call crisis team, executing technical host forensic analysis and reverse-engineering.
• Contribute to the industrialisation of security tooling (SIEM, EDR), network and host analysis, and the development of new detection use cases.
• Design, implement, and coordinate robust incident response processes for SOC Level 1 and Level 2, ensuring seamless international alignment.
• Drive the continuous improvement of threat detection and response capabilities while supporting the SOC in its daily operations.
• Execute dedicated projects and tasks associated with advanced security monitoring, detection, and automated incident response workflows.

About You

• Experience of managing security incidents, monitoring SOC alerts, and utilising advanced security tooling within a highly technical SOC or CSIRT environment.
• Experience of performing technical host forensic analysis and reverse-engineering to support complex incident response activities.
• Experience of designing, industrialising, or improving security processes, threat detection use cases, and automated response capabilities.
• Experience of applying cyber security principles in a practical environment, backed by a relevant degree (or equivalent experience) and industry certifications such as GIAC.

Not a 100% match? No worries! Airbus supports your personal growth with customised development solutions.

How We Can Support You

Many of our staff work flexibly in many different ways, including part-time. Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you need and we’ll always do our best to accommodate your request.

Please let us know if you need us to make any adjustments for the selection process - you can share this with your Talent Acquisition Partner if you are invited to interview. Examples may include (but not exclusive to) accessible facilities; auxiliary aids; room layout, etc. Any information disclosed will be treated in the strictest confidence.

As a Disability Confident Employer, Airbus UK will offer an interview to any applicant that considers themselves to have a disabilit y or long-term condition and meets the minimum criteria of the role (as set out in the job advert). To ‘opt in’, just select the option during your application submission and our Talent Acquisition team will contact you.

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This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth.

Company

AIRBUS Defence and Space Limited

Employment Type

Permanent

Experience Level

Professional

Job Family

Cyber Security

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