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 successful 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.
* 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.
Please get in touch for further details!
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