Senior Incident Response Analyst

AXA UK; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 59,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

AXA UK is seeking a Senior Incident Response Analyst to join their Incident Response team, focusing on managing cybersecurity incidents and providing expert recommendations. The role involves collaboration with stakeholders and continuous improvement of security processes, with a competitive salary and benefits package.

Benefits

Annual performance-based bonus

Contributory pension scheme (up to 12% employer contributions)

Life Assurance (up to 10x annual salary)

28 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays

Employee discounts

Gym benefits

Qualifications

• Experience in security incident handling with ability to identify key issues.
• Knowledge of forensic and incident response tools.
• Hands-on skills in scripting/programming for security operations.

Responsibilities

• Act as Subject Matter Expert for UK-wide security incidents.
• Collaborate with colleagues to improve AXA's security.
• Support continuous improvement of the Detection & Response function.

Skills

Security incident handling

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Report writing

Negotiation

Conflict resolution

Education

Relevant professional qualifications (e.g., SANS, EnCE, CCIM)

Tools

EDR

NDR

SIEM

Data loss prevention

Log Managers

Job description

Description

It’s an exciting time to join the Incident Response team, with significant investment planned in all UK&I businesses to transform & deliver new digital services to our customers and streamline and automate our business processes. To help us manage our Cybersecurity Incidents, whilst performing forensic investigations & providing cyber threat intelligence services, we’re looking for a talented individual with strong analytical skills to join this growing team.

The Senior Incident Response Analyst will report to the Detection & Response Manager and will play a pivotal role in protecting what matters. By liaising with internal and external stakeholders, and providing expert recommendations and support, the Senior IR Analyst will help protect AXA UK from the latest cyber threats.

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 40% of your week away from home, moving to the majority of your working week from September 2025. 'Away from home' includes attendance at office locations, visiting clients, or attending industry events.

What you’ll be doing:

• Acting as the Subject Matter Expert for UK-wide security incidents, ensuring incidents are managed in accordance with UK and Group incident management requirements.
• Collaborating with UK and Global colleagues to help build a better & more secure AXA.
• Enabling appropriate DFIR services in the UK to meet jurisdictional requirements.
• Providing recommendations and advice to security-led projects to facilitate changes and improvements in AXA UK’s security posture.
• Supporting the continuous improvement of the UK Detection & Response function, including testing and executing the AXA UK Security Incident Management Policy, Plans, Procedures, and Playbooks.

Due to high application volume, we reserve the right to close this advert earlier than the listed closing date. If you’re interested in joining AXA, please apply promptly.

What you’ll bring:

• Experience in security incident handling, with ability to clearly identify key issues.
• Knowledge of relevant forensic, incident response, and e-discovery tools, including password recovery, EDR, NDR, UEBA, honeypots, data loss prevention, SIEM, and Log Managers.
• Hands-on skills in scripting/programming or search query languages used in security operations and threat detection.
• Knowledge of regulatory evidence-handling procedures.
• Relevant professional qualifications (e.g., SANS, EnCE, CCIM) are desirable.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, including negotiation and conflict resolution.
• Excellent report writing and presentation skills for senior stakeholders.

Applicants must be eligible and authorized to work in the UK.

What we offer:

Our rewards package includes:

• Competitive salary up to £70,000 depending on experience
• Annual performance-based bonus
• Contributory pension scheme (up to 12% employer contributions)
• Life Assurance (up to 10x annual salary)
• 28 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays
• Option to buy or sell up to 5 days leave
• Employee discounts
• Gym benefits

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Who we are:

AXA UK Support Functions provide infrastructure, support, and expertise to ensure excellent service across our customer-facing units. Whether experienced or just starting out, we offer support and opportunities for growth and development.