Principal CSIRT Analyst

National Grid plc; Warwick; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy provider in the UK is seeking a Cyber Security Incident Response Team Lead to mentor analysts and safeguard critical systems from cyber threats. The role requires extensive experience in a Cyber Security Operations Centre, along with proven leadership capabilities. The successful candidate will also conduct investigations and develop documentation to maintain high standards within the team. This position offers a competitive salary, hybrid working options, and excellent benefits including a double-match pension and training support.

Benefits

Annual performance bonus up to 6%

Double-match pension scheme

Flexible benefit options

26 days' holiday plus 8 statutory days

Free gym facilities

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in a Cyber Security Operations Centre (CSOC).
• Proven experience leading Cyber Incident Response activities.
• In-depth knowledge of cyber threat landscape and attack vectors.
• Expertise in incident detection, analysis, and resolution.
• Understanding of CNI and OT technology.
• Knowledge of relevant regulations and compliance standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor CSIRT Analysts and Senior Analysts.
• Investigate and remediate cyber security cases and alerts.
• Conduct trend analysis to improve organizational controls and detection.
• Maintain high standards within the CSIRT.
• Develop and maintain CSIRT documentation.

Skills

Cyber Security Operations

Incident Response

Threat Analysis

Stakeholder Engagement

Communication Skills

Tools

Cybersecurity Tools

SCADA Systems

Job description

National Gas is securing Britain’s energy. We are responsible for transporting gas to power stations, major industries, storage facilities, and more than half a million businesses and 24 million homes through nearly 5,000 miles of pipes across Britain. National Gas is also proud to lead the way in transforming the energy network for a clean energy future.

This is a fantastic opportunity to be a leading part of our world-class Computer Security Incident Response Team (CSIRT) protecting the National Gas systems, assets and people from Cyber Security threats, and ensure that the CSIRT can detect threats targeting the organisation.

Join us, and help be the energy behind the change.

Key accountabilities:

• Lead and mentor CSIRT Analysts and Senior Analysts.
• Take a leading role in the development and continuous improvement of the CSIRT, ensuring that the team meets key performance indicators.
• Investigate and remediate cyber security cases and alerts from various sources, such as network, endpoint, cloud, and threat intelligence.
• Conduct trend analysis to improve organisational controls and detection capability.
• Lead the effort to maintain high standards in everything we do within the CSIRT.
• Develop and maintain CSIRT documentation and reporting.

About you:

• Extensive experience in a Cyber Security Operations Centre (CSOC)
• Proven experience leading Cyber Incident Response activities.
• In-depth knowledge of cyber threat landscape and attack vectors.
• Expertise in incident detection, analysis, and resolution.
• Understanding of CNI and OT technology, including SCADA, IC DA, and PLC systems.
• Proficiency in relevant cybersecurity tools and technologies.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Knowledge of relevant regulations and compliance standards.
• Communication skills to explain your technical findings to a variety of audiences, including business stakeholders, officials and non-technical individuals.
• Solid cloud and on-premises enterprise security monitoring experience.
• Experience in monitoring security threats in OT and Industrial Control Systems.
• Experience in driving continuous improvement into a CSIRT.

What we can offer you:

• Salary £65,000-£70,000 dependant on experience
• Annual performance bonus of up to 6%,
• 26 days' holiday, plus 8 statutory days - plus option to buy 5 additional days,
• Double-match pension - every £1 you put in, we add £2 (max company contribution 12%),
• Opt-In flexible benefit scheme, including salary sacrifice private healthcare, dental insurance, technology plans, car plan and more,
• Financial protection with 10x salary death in service and financial support if you're unable to work due to long term illness or injury,
• Excellent family friendly provisions - maternity/paternity/adoption/surrogacy/ shared parental leave,
• Career progression, professional training and development,
• Employee assistance programme offering free confidential professional counselling 24/7,
• Financial support to cover the cost of professional membership subscriptions relevant to your role.

Other 'nice to knows':

• Hybrid working (with On Call out-of-hours rota, 1 week in 5)
• Free gym and exercise classes onsite at our Warwick office,
• Canteen and coffee shop onsite,
• Free parking.

About us:

Gas is an essential part of a secure energy supply in Britain and will continue to play a vital role in the energy system for decades to come. More than ever, we need the security that gas brings to keep the lights on, businesses running, and homes warm. National Gas provides that security.

Gas provides the energy security to support renewable electricity generation, and we are developing our infrastructure to transport hydrogen and carbon dioxide across the country. We are Britain’s national gas network, providing secure energy to power the country, achieve net zero and maintain our industrial competitiveness.

At National Gas, we’re committed to building a workforce that reflects the communities that we serve. We celebrate the different experiences our colleagues bring and encourage applicants of all backgrounds to apply. To that end we want to support you during the interview process, please advise your recruitment partner if you require any reasonable adjustments.

Security clearance:

The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain Security Check (SC) security clearance for this role.

Many of the positions within our company are subject to national security clearance and Trade Control restrictions. This means that your eligibility for certain roles may be affected by your place of birth, nationality, current or former citizenship, and any residency you hold or have held. Further details are available at United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) .

Further information:

We reserve the right to close this advert once we have received sufficient applications, therefore if you’re interested, please apply at your earliest convenience

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