Incident Response Analyst

JR United Kingdom; Newport; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Incident Response Analyst to join their Cyber Resilience Team in Newport. This hybrid role offers the opportunity to protect vital national services from cyber threats within a Security Operations Centre. You will monitor and analyze security incidents, collaborate with teams to develop strategies, and contribute to cyber security plans. If you are passionate about cyber defense and thrive in a challenging environment, this position is perfect for you. Join a critical mission to safeguard infrastructure and make a significant impact in the field of cyber security.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a SOC or similar cyber security role.
• Strong understanding of cyber threats and best practices.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and analyse network traffic and security alerts.
• Investigate suspicious activity and contain security incidents.
• Develop incident response strategies with IT and security teams.

Skills

Cyber Threat Analysis

Incident Response

Problem-Solving

Analytical Skills

Education

Degree in Cyber Security

Additional Cyber Security Certifications

Tools

Security Operations Centre (SOC)

Job description

Incident Response Analyst – Hybrid – Newport – Up to £55,000

CPS Group is currently working with a leading UK-based Critical National Infrastructure (CNI) organisation, supporting their search for an experienced Incident Response Analyst to join their growing Cyber Resilience Team.

This is an exciting opportunity to be a key player in protecting vital national services from cyber threats, working within a Security Operations Centre (SOC) environment and collaborating with internal and external teams to detect, investigate, and respond to security incidents.

Location: Newport – Hybrid (2-3 days per week in office).

Some travel to other UK sites may be required on rare occasions – all travel is fully expensed.

Security Clearance: You must be eligible for SC clearance – this means being a UK resident or having lived in the UK for 5 years or more.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor and analyse network traffic, logs, and security alerts.
• Investigate suspicious activity and determine if incidents have occurred.
• Contain and mitigate security incidents to prevent further impact.
• Work closely with IT and security teams to develop incident response strategies.
• Analyse incidents to identify root causes and recommend improvements.
• Contribute to the development of cyber security plans, policies, and training.

What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience in a SOC or similar cyber security role.
• Strong understanding of cyber threats, threat intelligence frameworks, and best practices.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH) or equivalent.
• Degree in Cyber Security or a related field.
• Additional cyber security certifications.

This role offers a unique chance to work in a nationally critical environment, helping safeguard vital services and infrastructure. If you're passionate about cyber defence and thrive in a high-stakes environment, I'd love to hear from you.