Incident Response Analyst

Job Description

We are seeking a proactive Incident Response Analyst to join our cybersecurity team in Leeds. You will be responsible for monitoring, analyzing, and responding to security incidents, ensuring that threats are swiftly identified and mitigated. This role requires expertise in incident response strategies and familiarity with various security tools to protect our systems and data.

Responsibilities

• Investigate security breaches and determine their impact.
• Implement advanced security solutions and monitor their effectiveness.
• Contribute to the development of the incident response plan.
• Provide expert guidance to team members on incident response.
• Regularly review and update incident response documentation.
• Coordinate with external agencies and stakeholders during incidents.
• Create and conduct simulated incident response exercises.
• Maintain logs of security incidents and actions taken.
• Review and analyze incident response KPIs and suggest improvements.

Requirements

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or related field
• Master's degree is preferred

Experience

• 5+ years of experience in cybersecurity or related field

Technical Skills

• Threat Intelligence
• Vulnerability Assessment

Soft Skills

• Critical Thinking
• Presentation Skills

Certifications

• CompTIA Security+
• Certified Incident Handler (GCIH)

Languages

• English: Fluent

Advantageous

• Experience in a security operations centre (SOC): Hands-on experience in a 24/7 SOC environment.
• Incident management experience: Experience in managing the lifecycle of security incidents.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits
• Generous vacation and leave policies
• Career advancement opportunities
• Work-life balance initiatives

Company Culture

• Innovative Mindset: We encourage creativity and innovative solutions in our approach to security.
• Employee Wellbeing: We prioritize the well-being of our employees and provide support initiatives.
• Open Communication: We maintain open channels of communication across all levels of the organization.