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Incident Response Analyst
Job Posted: 2 days ago
Salary: £ 52,000 - 57,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Newport
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Incident Response Analyst
Permanent - £52k - £57k + strong benefits
Location: Hybrid - South Wales
Your new company
I am looking to recruit an Incident Response Analyst to join a leader in the utilities space. The business have been investing in their cyber security and IT estate and are continuing to grow and enhance their security posture. The company has a strong reputation, and we have placed numerous people into careers there, with strong feedback.
Your new role
This is an interesting opportunity to help deliver strategy which will enhance the organisation's security resilience, proactively contributing to mitigating threats, at a good time when the company is expanding and investing in its IT and cyber security estate. Working alongside the SOC, the primary responsibility of an incident responder is to rapidly investigate and document cybersecurity incidents within the organisation. Key parts of the role:
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.
Stay informed about emerging cyber threats and vulnerabilities. What you'll need to succeed
Experience in a similar role, ideally around CNI and OT, with exposure to cyber plans.
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.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to obtain UK Security ClearanceWhat you'll get in return
Salary of between £52k-£57k
Hybrid working 2/3 days in South Wales per week
Possible bonus
5% pension contribution from you, the company pays 10%
Enhanced pay for parental leave
And more!What you need to do now
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