Senior Security Incident Response Engineer

Senior Security Incident Response Engineer

About Team:

If you are considering a new role and want to work in a company that is helping to change the world, consider joining an organisation serving the global scientific research community, supporting the brightest minds on the planet.

Elsevier is expanding its Global InfoSec Security Incident Response team and is looking for an Incident Response Engineer to join its ranks in the UK.

About Role:

As a Senior Security Incident Response Engineer, you will be a key internal security support team member, assisting in incident response investigations. You will have experience in analysing, triaging, scoping, containing, providing remediation guidance, and determining the root cause of security incidents. You are familiar with collecting and analysing security incident-related data to identify indicators of attack and compromise. You will be responsible for managing and responding to security incidents, ensuring the protection of our data and systems. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to identify, analyse, and mitigate security threats.

Key Skills:

• Extensive years of experience in incident response, cybersecurity, or a related role.

• Strong knowledge of incident response frameworks and methodologies.

• Proficiency in forensic analysis tools and techniques.

• Experience with security information and event management (SIEM) systems.

• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.

• Effective communication and people skills.

• Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or GIAC are a plus.

Responsibilities:

• Leading and managing incident response activities, including detection, analysis, containment, eradication, and recovery.

• Developing and implementing incident response plans, policies, and procedures.

• Conducting forensic analysis and investigations to determine the root cause of security incidents.

• Collaborating with IT, security, and other teams to improve overall security posture.

• Providing guidance and mentorship to junior incident response team members.

• Staying up to date with the latest security threats, vulnerabilities, and industry best practices.

• Preparing and presenting incident reports to senior management and stakeholders.

Work in a way that works for you. 

We promote a healthy work/life balance across the organisation. We offer an appealing working prospect for our people. With numerous wellbeing initiatives, shared parental leave, study assistance and sabbaticals, we will help you meet your immediate responsibilities and your long-term goals.

• Working flexible hours - flexing the times when you work during the day to help you fit everything in and work when you are the most productive. 

Working for you

We know that your well-being and happiness are key to a long and successful career. These are some of the benefits we are delighted to offer:

• Annual Profit Share Bonus

• Comprehensive Pension Plan

• Generous vacation entitlement and option for sabbatical leave

• Maternity, Paternity, Adoption and Family Care Leave

• Flexible working hours

• Personal Choice budget

• A variety of online training courses and career roadshows

• Recruitment introduction reward

• Employee Assistance Program (global)

About the Business

A global leader in information and analytics, we help researchers and healthcare professionals advance science and improve health outcomes for the benefit of society. Building on our publishing heritage, we combine quality information and vast data sets with analytics to support visionary science and research, health education and interactive learning, as well as exceptional healthcare and clinical practice. At Elsevier, your work contributes to the world’s grand challenges and a more sustainable future. We harness innovative technologies to support science and healthcare to partner for a better world.

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