Cyber Fusion CSIRT Lead

Hybrid working, Permanent

Due to the nature of the role, the successful candidate will need to be able to obtain NSV SC clearance – You will need to have lived continuously in the United Kingdom for a period of 5 years before being eligible to meet the Minimum Residency Criteria

The Cyber Fusion CSIRT Lead will be responsible for technical mentoring of the Senior Analysts and Analysts in the CSIRT team. You’ll assist with the delivery of new tools, processes, and services within the CSIRT team, leading the successful delivery and operation of the tools. The role reports to the CSIRT Manager and will regularly engage and coordinate with the Global Cyber Fusion Centre and Global Incident Response teams.

This will also involve communicating and collaborating with other Group Cyber Security functions and Business Cyber Security teams. Within this role, you’ll provide subject matter expert input to the security strategy, developing and managing the strategic roadmap in the UK, defining and evolving the security tools, resources, and processes. You’ll own the delivery of appropriate support models for all CSIRT tools.

The Cyber Fusion CSIRT Lead will be responsible for managing security incidents, along with the day-to-day oversight of operational activity and metrics, including managing supplier activity relating to operational security services for incident response and forensic analysis in the UK. You will also participate in the 24/7 standby service provided by the UK CSIRT on a rotational basis to ensure the organisation responds effectively to critical security incidents out of hours.

You’ll define a program of security initiatives, you’ll manage senior stakeholders, and work closely with OT security functions to ensure the delivery of an integrated IT/OT security strategy.

Specialist knowledge of IT Security and Incident Response as evidenced by relevant industry qualifications (e.g. GCIH, GCFA or equivalent)

Significant experience of IT Security Operations in an organisation of similar scope and scale to Scottish Power, with previous IT Security Operations experience in a global organisation preferred.

Significant experience in all elements of the Incident Response lifecycle including leading the technical response during security incidents of all severities and managing key stakeholders.

Experience in configuring and supporting security tools and services.

Experience in managing security service providers and security software suppliers.

Awareness of key legislation and regulation impacting the delivery of IT Security in an energy utility.

Experience and understanding of OT Security challenges and solutions.

Experienced in providing SME input into IT Security Operations Strategies and Product Roadmaps.

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 Scottish Power, 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
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