Cyber Security Operations Lead

Cyber Security Operations Lead ScottishPower HQ, Glasgow Salary: £51-64K Flexible & Hybrid working pattern Help us create a better future, quicker SP Energy Networks (SPEN) has kicked off an ambitious security transformation programme to transparently...

Cyber Security Operations Lead

ScottishPower HQ, Glasgow

Salary: £51-64K

Flexible & Hybrid working pattern

Help us create a better future, quicker

SP Energy Networks (SPEN) has kicked off an ambitious security transformation programme to transparently reduce risk, achieve compliance with NIS regulations and deliver a cyber resilient business, the Security Operations Lead will be essential in achieving our goals.

The Security Operations Lead will be a subject matter expert on security incident detection and response. They will drive continuous improvement across the outsourced SOC and in-house SOC teams of analysts and engineers. You'll have experience of configuring SIEM tools, onboarding sources, writing processes and alerts, understanding business environments and managing incidents affecting applications and infrastructure across a varied technology stack spanning operational technology and information technology environments. You’ll also be able to undertake post incident reviews to identify root causes and put follow-up mitigations in place.

The postholder will work within a security operations team containing various cyber security functions such as; threat intelligence, identity & access management, response & recovery and vulnerability management.

What you’ll be doing

  • Support the Security Operations Manager in the running of BAU activities

  • Implement and maintain 3rd line security incident / event management, escalation and technical response process and investigate suspected and actual incidents / events. Acting as a key escalation point in the team to the relevant team/individual

  • Design, implement, manage, monitor, and upgrade security measures for the protections of the information systems and networks

  • Identify and feedback any potential improvements from a cyber perspective to OT systems and infrastructure

  • Ensuring incident identification, assessment, quantification, reporting, communication, mitigation and monitoring

  • Ensuring compliance to policy, process, and procedure adherence and process improvisation to achieve operational objectives

  • Revise and develop processes to strengthen the current Security Operations Framework

  • Review policies and highlight the challenges in managing SLAs

  • Ensuring daily management, administration & maintenance of security technology to achieve operational effectiveness

  • Ensure the orchestration and integration of security services and platforms to maximise its usage and coverage

  • The role will be integrated into an active and ambitious global cyber security function, contributing to SPEN’s cyber security purpose of delivering cyber resilient OT and IT, to enable a safe and reliable electricity supply to customers

What you’ll bring

  • Skills and experience in understanding at a technical level security operations.

  • Awareness of key legislation and regulation impacting IT/OT General Control requirements in an energy utility.

  • Experience in working within a SOC.

  • Record of academic achievement, including some form of recognised qualification from further education, such as a degree or diploma.

  • Good oral and written communication skills.

  • Must be a proven team player to work, promote and consolidate efficient team working relationships.

What’s in it for you

As well as a competitive salary which is reviewed annually, you can also enjoy a number of other benefits. With our pension scheme, we’ll double match your contribution up to a company contribution of 10%. 

At ScottishPower, we believe it’s the little things we do in life that make a big difference. From helping you look after your family’s wellbeing, save for your future and take personal steps for climate action – our benefits are designed to help you do just that -  so that you have everything you need to take care of your world – today and tomorrow. That’s why our benefits include:

  • 36 days annual leave

  • Holiday purchase – perfect your work/life balance with extra annual leave

  • Share Incentive Plan and Sharesave Scheme

  • Payroll giving and charity matched funding

  • Technology Vouchers – save more and spread the cost of your technology purposes

  • Count us in – pledge to reduce carbon emissions and help fight climate change

  • Electric Vehicle Schemes – to help you transition to green/clean driving

  • Cycle to Work scheme and public transport season ticket loans

  • Options to purchase dental insurance, private medical insurance, health cash plan and annual health assessments

  • Life Assurance (4x salary)

  • Access to ‘nudge’ financial wellbeing support

  • Plus shopping, leisure, restaurant and gym discounts, and unique employee deals on travel insurance and more

Why SP Energy Networks

SP Energy Networks is part of the Iberdrola Group, one of the world’s largest integrated utility companies and a world leader in wind energy. We keep electricity flowing to homes and businesses through Central and Southern Scotland, North Wales and in the North West of England. We operate over 4000km of cables and lines that make-up the transmission network – connecting infrastructure like wind farms into the electricity system. It’s a role that puts us right at the heart of Scotland’s ambition to be Net Zero by 2044. And we’re taking it very seriously. We’re investing >£5.5 billion into our transmission network, directly supporting the rapid growth needed in renewable energy. With diverse opportunities across our businesses and a commitment to invest in our own internal talent, ScottishPower can offer people real career opportunities that meet personal and professional goals, in a global organisation.

Inclusion, diversity, and a social purpose are at the heart of everything we do. Together with our values, they bring us together into a stronger, more sustainable business with direct links to the communities we serve. It takes all kinds of people to build a large-scale business like ours, so whatever your background, you’ll fit right in.

We are committed to providing reasonable support or adjustments in our recruiting processes for candidates with disabilities, long term conditions, mental health conditions, or who are neurodivergent or require pregnancy-related support. If you need support, please reach out to careers@scottishpower.com.

Mobility Information

Please note that any applicant who is not a citizen of the country of the vacancy will be subject to compliance with the applicable immigration requirements to legally work in that country.  If/when required, the Company will support the employee with the necessary Immigration requirements.

Mobility

Please note that any applicant who is not a citizen of the country of the vacancy will be subject to compliance with the applicable immigration requirements to legally work in that country. If/when required, the Company will support the employee with the necessary Immigration requirements.

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December-17-2024

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