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Cyber Security Incident Responder, Cambridge
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Posted:
06.06.2025
Expiry Date:
21.07.2025
Job Description:
We are seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Cyber Security Incident Responder (IR) to join our dynamic team. The role involves maintaining the security of Element’s digital infrastructure by managing cyber incidents. This is a unique opportunity to be a key member of Cyber Defence, working closely with stakeholders to develop a 24/7 operational cyber defence capability. Experience in Digital Forensics and Incident Response (DFIR) is encouraged.
This position requires on-call and overtime during serious cyber attacks. Location in the UK is flexible.
Responsibilities:
* Help build Element’s IR capability, implementing best practices aligned with industry frameworks like NIST and SANS.
* Govern and coordinate cyber incidents, acting as the lead incident manager and technical authority. Conduct investigations, determine root causes, and recommend remediation.
* Collaborate with IT, Privacy, Legal, and senior stakeholders. Prepare incident reports and updates.
* Conduct post-incident reviews and digital forensics, including malware analysis.
* Input into developing cyber defence metrics and KPIs.
* Stay updated on cyber threats and technologies to improve incident response.
* Develop relationships with external stakeholders such as law enforcement and cybersecurity vendors.
Key Skills:
* At least five years’ experience in cybersecurity.
* 3-5 years experience in Digital Forensics and managing complex cyber incident responses.
* Experience in complex, federated organizations, understanding cyber defence in both public and private sectors.
* Bachelor's degree in relevant fields or certifications like CISSP, CISM, GIAC.
* Attention to detail, analytical skills, and problem-solving abilities.
* Cultural sensitivity and social flexibility.
* Experience communicating with senior staff and conveying technical info to non-technical audiences.
* Self-motivated with a positive attitude, viewing security as an enabler for business growth.
* Knowledge of SIEM tools and advanced hunting queries.
Experience Needed:
* Managing serious cyber incidents as a digital forensic incident responder.
* Operating within large, complex enterprise environments.
* Understanding security monitoring, intrusion detection, firewalls, anti-virus, and web proxies.
* Technical expertise in networks, malware analysis, digital forensics.
* Strong communication skills with senior stakeholders.
Company Overview
Element is a fast-growing testing, inspection, and certification company with over 9,000 employees across 30 countries. Our purpose is to ‘Make tomorrow safer than today’ by ensuring product safety, compliance, and quality through our global network of scientists, engineers, and technologists. Working at Element offers a sense of community, growth, and the opportunity to contribute to a safer world.
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