Location: Warwick, GB, CV34 6DA, Wokingham, GB, RG41 5BN
Division: NESO Security
Job Type:
Requisition Number: 57084
Department: Business Services
Job Function: Information Technology
About the Role
Great Britain's electricity system is undergoing an ambitious, exciting and vital transformation. Together with industry, we are creating a cleaner, greener system, one that protects the planet and serves generations to come.
The National Energy System Operator (NESO) are now looking for a Cyber Security Incident Response Specialist to join us, as part of a new Security Incident Management team being formed within the ESO Security department in DD&T. The team will be responsible for managing the response to Cyber and Physical security incidents, documenting lessons learnt, and developing Incident Response readiness plans and processes, alongside leading the exercise and testing programme.
The Incident Response Specialist will manage security incidents following industry best practise incident management frameworks. They will form part of the new team to establish the Security Incident Response function, including the development of new governance, plans and processes.
This role can be based from Wokingham or Warwick, and we continue to offer hybrid working from office and home.
Key Accountabilities
Delivery
* Effectively manage higher severity cyber and physical security incidents, ensuring resilience for the future system operator and the whole energy sector.
* Develop and maintain incident response plans, processes, and supporting documentation.
* Deliver information in formal reports or as presentations and briefings to internal and external customers.
* Focus on continuous improvement and personal development.
Outreach
* Support other business departments in the development and delivery of response plans.
* Plan and deliver Security exercises to a variety of audiences up to the Silver Team.
* Take the initiative to connect internal teams with similar issues or opportunities when defining how the FSO Incident Management Team works with the wider business.
* Develop relationships with government and energy sector stakeholders to improve understanding of threat intelligence for the future system operator and the whole energy sector.
* Take active involvement in industry forums and research groups.
Subject Matter Expertise
* Develop and implement the Incident Response process effectively to ensure successful remediation and restoration in the event of a security incident.
* Understand the need for, opportunities, and limitations of response capabilities, ensuring that incident investigations are timely and effective.
* Proactively share knowledge between the Incident Management function and other teams.
About You
* Significant experience in incident management or associated roles
* Experience applying best practise and industry leading incident management frameworks.
* Experience in a technical discipline associated with Incident Response.
* Team player and adept at working in multi-disciplinary and diverse teams.
* Proven analytical skills and capable of solving new and complex problems.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate the impact and importance of detailed technical information to non-technical and senior audiences.
* Managing and building relationships with customers and stakeholders.
* Ability to work with senior management.
* Mentor and support junior team members.
* Previous experience in critical national infrastructure or similar sector, involving the analysis and delivery of threat intelligence.
What You'll Get
A competitive salary between £55,000 – 65,000 – dependent on experience and capability.
As well as your base salary, you will receive a bonus based on company performance, 26 days annual leave as standard and a competitive contributory pension scheme where we will double match your contribution to a maximum company contribution of 12%.
You will also have access to a comprehensive benefits package tailored to support your well-being and professional success. From a competitive salary to flexible work arrangements, we promote your work-life balance. Enjoy fit for purpose wellbeing and lifestyle offerings, ongoing skill development aligned to our Purpose and Values, and be part of a supportive community that values your individuality and where you can belong.
More Information
We work towards the highest standards in everything we do, including how we support, value and develop our people. Our aim is to encourage and support employees to thrive and be the best they can be. We celebrate the difference people can bring into our organisation, and welcome and encourage applicants with diverse experiences and backgrounds, and offer flexible and tailored support, at home and in the office.
We're committed to building a workforce that represents the communities we serve, and a working environment in which each individual feels valued, respected, fairly treated, and able to reach their full potential.
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