About the Role: We are seeking an experienced Incident Response Analyst for an established utilities business in Newport. This position plays a crucial part in enhancing the cyber resilience of the business by providing actionable insights, informing decision-making, and proactively contributing to mitigating potential threats. The success candidate will collaborate with various teams, both internal and external, to ensure a comprehensive understanding of the threat landscape and response to any incidents. Working within the security operations centre (SOC), the primary responsibility is to rapidly investigate and document cybersecurity incidents within the organisation. Key Responsibilities: (not limited to) Monitor and analyse network traffic, system logs, and other data sources to identify potential security incidents. Investigate alerts and suspicious activity to determine if an incident has occurred. Contain affected systems and networks to prevent the incident from spreading. Implement temporary measures to mitigate the impact of the incident. Work with other teams, such as IT and security operations, to develop and implement a containment strategy. Analyse incident data to determine the root cause of the incident and identify recommendations for improvement. Document and report incidents to the incident response team and other relevant stakeholders. Develop and implement security plans, policies, and training to prepare the organization to respond efficiently and effectively to cyber threats. Qualifications: Proven experience operating in a SOC or a related cyber security role. In-depth knowledge of cyber threats, threat intelligence frameworks and cyber security best practice. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. GIAC Certified Incident Handler Bachelor's or Master's degree in Cyber Security or related field. (desired) Benefits: 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays which can be tailored to celebrations that reflect your beliefs Pension - 5% employee contribution, doubling your contribution at 10% - totalling 15% 14 x salary Life Insurance linked to membership of the Retirement Savings Plan 'Choices' flexible benefit scheme options including corporate gym memberships, dental insurance, and health cash-plans Access to our Financial Wellbeing Programme Enhanced pay for parental leave Retail discounts and cashback scheme Annual salary review Discretionary annual bonus Company Sick Pay In-house Occupational Health Team Employee Assistance Programme Comprehensive training Please get in touch for further details! *Please note, whilst we do our best to contact all candidates, due to the high number of applications we receive we cannot guarantee this for every role. If you have not heard anything from us within 7 days of applying - then unfortunately you have been unsuccessful. Please keep an eye on our website for more opportunities.* 'Yolk Recruitment Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Yolk Recruitment Limited is committed to equal opportunity and diversity. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and experience can apply