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IT Security Analyst - Threat Detection & Response (TDR)

Employer
SSE
Location
Portsmouth, England, Hampshire
Salary
£55573 - £63643 per annum
Closing date
24 Nov 2023
Reference
547374
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Job Details

SSE has big ambitions to be a leading energy company in a low carbon world. Following our commitment to invest £18 billion in low carbon projects to 2027, we have significant growth plans and are well on our way to achieving our ambition to build a world that's more sustainable and inclusive for you, your family, the community you live in and for generations to come.


Join us on our journey to net zero and help us power change.


About the Role


Base Location: Havant, Reading, Cardiff


Salary: £55,573 - £63,643 and a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.

If you dont have the level of skills or experience required, we may be able to offer a lower grade role.


Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time | Flexible First options available


Candidates for this role will be required to obtain vetting to SC level through UK Government. The criteria normally includes 5 years UK residency, further information can be found here: United Kingdom Security Vetting: Applicant - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)


As the SSE Cyber Incident Response Analyst, youll be responsible for managing Cyber Security incidents and threats to much of the UKs Critical National Energy Infrastructure. We also have increasing global investments which need to be protected to the same levels.


You'll actively be looking for vulnerabilities and identifying potential threats; both within the corporate environment and externally.


Incident Response


- Leading Cyber Security investigations to provide post-mortem analysis to illuminate issues and possible solutions.


- Development and optimisation of the security tooling to ensure effective discovery of suspicious activity.


- Leading security incident management and participate in problem and change management forums where required.


- Engineering and Continuous Improvement.


- In conjunction with the inhouse Threat Intelligence team and external agencies, research and investigate attack techniques to develop detection analytics to defend against them.


- Discover and identify misconfigurations or coverage gaps in existing controls.


- Follow up on deficiencies identified in reviews to ensure that appropriate remediation measures have been taken.


- Report risks using the defined escalation processes.


What do I need?


To be considered for this role, we would love you to have:


- Inquisitive mindset and attention to detail.


- Significant work experience managing incidents.


- Knowledge of automation and scripting.


- In depth knowledge of Infrastructure, cloud, networking and common operating systems.


- Good written, interpersonal and analytical skills, able to negotiate successful outcomes with all levels of the organisation.


- You'll need a high level of technical skills and your day-to-day workload will typically include the management and analysis of Cyber Security events, escalation and remediation as required.


- Strong familiarity with Cyber Security standards and frameworks (eg. NIST, ISO27001).


- Awareness of Operational Technology Security.


About our Business


SSE IT underpins the technology needs of all the different businesses that make up the SSE group. From emerging technologies to data and analytics to cyber security - we power SSE's growth and enable it to generate value, while keeping it secure. As a trusted business partner that helps SSE lead in a low carbon world, we are proud of our service. Working for SSE IT is all about equipping SSE for now and the future.


What's in it for you?


We offer an excellent package with 34 days annual leave entitlement. Enhanced maternity/paternity leave, discounted healthcare, salary sacrifice car leasing and much more, view our full benefits package on our careers site.

As an equal opportunity employer we encourage diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We encourage applicants from all protected characteristics and commit to providing any reasonable adjustments you need during the application, assessment and upon joining SSE. Search for 'Inclusion & Diversity at SSE' to find out more.


Further actions


All applications should be made online, and I'll be back in touch after the vacancy closing date to let you know the outcome.


If you would like to discuss any working flexibly requirements or adjustments you may require throughout the recruitment and selection process, please contact David on 01738 275846.


Before commencing your role with SSE, you'll need to complete our pre-employment screening process. This will consist of a criminality and credit check.



Company

We are driven by our purpose: to provide energy needed today while building a better world of energy for tomorrow.

We are a leading generator of renewable electricity and one of the largest electricity network companies in the UK.

We develop, own and operate low carbon infrastructure to support the zero-carbon transition.  This includes onshore and offshore wind, hydro power, electricity transmission and distribution grids, and efficient gas-fired generation, alongside providing energy products and services for businesses, and we have interests across Great Britain and Northern Ireland, Republic of Ireland, Japan, Spain, Portugal, Denmark and Poland.

Our twin focus of practicality and inspiration is a strategy that has seen us through more than 70 years.

We are UK listed, employing 10,000 talented and skilled people and are real Living Wage and Fair Tax Mark accredited.

Because we’re SSE, and we’re for a better world of energy – for everyone.

Website: careers.sse.com

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