Incident Response Analyst

Airbus S.A.S.; Saffron Walden; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Profit share

Pension plan

Share options

Onsite parking

Season ticket loan

Tech scheme

Hybrid working

TOIL

Job summary

Airbus is seeking a highly capable Security Operations professional to join the Newport team on a hybrid basis. You will investigate security incidents, manage full incident lifecycles, and support crisis response with host forensic analysis and reverse engineering.

You'll design and industrialise detection use cases, improve incident response processes, and drive ongoing enhancements to threat detection capabilities across global operations. A relevant degree and GIAC certification are valued.

Qualifications

• 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.
• This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Incident response

SOC/CSIRT

Threat detection

Forensic analysis

Reverse engineering

Security tooling

Compliance awareness

Education

Bachelor's in Cyber Security or related field

GIAC Certification

Tools

SIEM

EDR

Forensic tooling

Job description

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?

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.

Experience and skills

• 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.
• 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.

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Airbus is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief.

Airbus is, and always has been, committed to equal opportunities for all. As such, we will never ask for any type of monetary exchange in the frame of a recruitment process. Any impersonation of Airbus to do so should be reported to .

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