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Lead Cyber Security Incident Investigator
Jisc
Coventry Road, Birmingham
Company Size: 1k-5k
Company Type: Services
Experience Level: Lead
Job Type: Full-Time
Visa Sponsorship: No
Requirements
Must:
1. Prior experience in a cyber security role with demonstrable skills in incident response activities.
2. Excellent understanding of cybersecurity principles, concepts, and best practices, including knowledge of threat landscapes, attack vectors, and defensive strategies.
3. Familiarity with a range of security tools and systems such as SIEMs, EDRs, SOAR, IDS, WAF, DLP, and DDoS mitigation systems.
4. Strong understanding of IT environments and common infrastructure, including Microsoft Stack (Azure, Active Directory), virtualization platforms, backup systems, and cloud platforms.
5. Excellent customer service and communication skills, with the ability to remain calm under pressure.
Responsibilities
1. Coordinate and support the continuous monitoring of SOC customer IT infrastructure, networks, and systems for signs of suspicious or malicious activity.
2. Lead and own the team's response to security incidents, ensuring that they are handled promptly and effectively to minimize damage and downtime.
3. Manage and coordinate major cyber incidents to successful conclusions.
4. Participate in the Incident Response 24/7 on-call rota (out of hours duties may be required but will be kept to a minimum).
Description
At Jisc, we are the UK’s digital, data, and technology agency focused on tertiary education, research, and innovation. As part of our team, you will play a key role in enhancing cyber security across educational and research sectors. Our Cyber Security Incident Response Team (CSIRT) leads efforts in monitoring and resolving security incidents that occur across our member networks. This is a fantastic opportunity to work closely with members, stakeholders, and agencies, fostering relationships that vastly improve cyber security. We believe in a meaningful career where you can make a real difference. We offer flexible work patterns, generous annual leave, pension schemes, and a range of well-being benefits. Our culture promotes lifelong learning and personal development. We are committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion, welcoming unique perspectives to strengthen our success. If you are ready to take the next step in your career and join us at Jisc, we encourage you to apply and showcase your talent.
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