We are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced Cyber Security Incident Responder (IR) to join our dynamic and growing team.  The role holder will play a critical role in maintaining the security and resilience of Element’s digital infrastructure by effectively handling cyber incidents.  This is an opportunity to join an emerging team and become a key contributor on day one.  You will work closely with peers to develop what you see as a great 24/7 operational cyber defense capability.  We encourage applications from those with direct experience in Digital Forensics and Incident Response (DFIR).  

This position requires paid on call and overtime if there are serious cyber-attacks.  This position is hybrid. 

• Help build Element’s IR capability.  Implement best practice in line with NIST, SANS and other industry frameworks
• Govern and coordinate cyber incidents.  Act as the lead incident manager and technical authority for Cyber Defense.  Conduct thorough investigations to reduce risk.  Determine the root cause, impact, and identify remediation actions
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including IT, Privacy and Legal and senior stakeholders.  Prepare and present written and verbal incident status reports to ensure the business is kept up to date
• Conduct post-incident reviews and analysis to identify areas for improvement and help drive continuous improvement
• Perform digital forensics on computer/network artefacts to assess the risk and impact of an incident.  Perform malware analysis
• Work closely with the Senior Manager Incident Response to Input into the development of cyber defense metrics 
• Stay abreast of the latest cyber threats, attack vectors, and security technologies to continuously improve the organization's incident response capabilities

• A minimum of two years’ experience working in cyber security.  Technical experience as a Cyber Incident Responder e.g., Digital Forensics Incident Response (DFIR).  Experience in managing complex cyber incidents would be great
• Experience of in working within a complex highly federated organization. A comprehensive understanding of cyber defense operations in both the public and private sectors
• A bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field is desirable but not essential, as are other relevant certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM, GIAC)
• Attention to detail, strong analytical skills and efficient problem solving.  The ability to think critically and make sound decisions in high-pressure situations
• Cultural sensitivity and social flexibility in a global corporate environment
• Experience in proactive communication to, and direct interaction with senior staff.  The ability to convey complex information to a non-technical audience
• A highly self-motivated individual with positive mindset and can-do attitude.  A strong believer of security as an enabler to support business growth
• This position requires on call and overtime if there are very serious cyber attacks
• Knowledge of SIEM tooling, including experience in writing and developing advanced hunting and correlation search queries for alerts
• Must be a US Citizen or Green Card holder 

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Element is one of the fastest growing testing, inspection and certification businesses in the world. Globally we have more than 9,000 brilliant minds operating from 270 sites across 30 countries. Together we share an ambitious purpose to ‘Make tomorrow safer than today’.

When failure in use is not an option, we help customers make certain that their products, materials, processes and services are safe, compliant and fit for purpose. From early R&D, through complex regulatory approvals and into production, our global laboratory network of scientists, engineers, and technologists support customers to achieve assurance over product quality, sustainable outcomes, and market access.

While we are proud of our global reach, working at Element feels like being part of a smaller company. We empower you to take charge of your career, and reward excellence and integrity with growth and development.

Industries across the world depend on our care, attention to detail and the absolute accuracy of our work. The role we have to play in creating a safer world is much bigger than our organization.

At Element, we always take pride in putting our people first. We are an equal opportunity employer that recognizes diversity and inclusion as fundamental to our Vision of becoming “the world’s most trusted testing partner”.

All suitably qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective work related criteria and without regard for the following: age, disability, ethnic origin, gender, marital status, race, religion, responsibility of dependents, sexual orientation, or gender identity or other characteristics in accordance with the applicable governing laws or other characteristics in accordance with the applicable governing laws.