Cyber Defence Centre Analyst (OT Detect & Respond)
Flexible location - Glasgow, Ipswich, London, Northampton or Selby
Hybrid working
Permanent, full time
Closing date: Friday 2nd May 2025
Who we are
We’re not just talking about making a difference, we’re making it happen. Wegenerate dispatchable, renewable power and create stable energy in an uncertainworld. Building on our proud heritage, we have ambition to become the globalleader in sustainable biomass and carbon removals.
You’ll be joining our teams of practical doers, future thinkers and businesschampions. We’re enabling a zero carbon, lower cost energy future for all, andworking hard to decarbonise the planet for generations to come.
About the role
As a CDC Analyst, you’ll enhance security and protect organisational assets andusers by monitoring, detecting and responding to security incidents within theCyber Defence Centre (CDC).
You’ll play a critical role in incident response, swiftly investigating andmitigating security breaches to minimize their impact. The role will involvemonitoring and detecting emerging threats and communicate findings tostakeholders. Additionally, you’ll contribute to continuous improvement by activelyparticipating in the development of security policies and procedures.
This is a key role in ensuring the reliability and safety of UK criticalnational infrastructure.
Cybersecurity Monitoring: Continuously monitoring the efficacy andmaintain OT security monitoring solutions deployed within the OT environment.
Incident Response: Developing and implementing incident response plans forhandling cyber incidents in OT environments, including containment,eradication, and recovery procedures.
Vulnerability Management: Acknowledging and assessing vulnerabilities inOT systems and coordinate with relevant teams to remediate them.
Collaboration: Collaborating with IT and Generation Engineering/Operationteams to ensure timely resolution of security Incidents.
Documentation: Maintaining detailed records of security incidents,assessments, and remediation efforts.
Additional responsibilities include:
- Analysing and interpreting situations, applying knowledge and experience todetermine the appropriate solution.
- Applying professional reasoning when interacting with others to gainunderstanding, support or to influence others.
- Engaging with contractors and colleagues from other areas of the business.
- Proposing changes to existing processes to help drive efficiency andeffectiveness.
- Ensuring own work, and/or that of the team, is compliant with the appropriateregulations, policies and procedures.
- Analysing and responding to security events.
- Incident detection and response.
Who we’re looking for
You’ll have a background in Cyber Security and/ or Operational Technology, witha sound understanding of network security. Ideally, you’ll also hold an entrylevel certification such as SEC+, Net+, SANS or GIAC.
You’ll need an understanding of security frameworks including but not limitedto NIS/NIST/ IEC / SoGP Cyber Kill Chain, coupled with an understanding ofrelevant legislation (Criminal Law, Health and Safety, Data Protection, HumanRights, Employment and Equal Opportunities regulations).
This role requires strong analytical and problem-solving skills includingroot-cause analysis with the ability to manage multiple activities at pace.
You’ll have strong communication and stakeholder management skills, both verbaland written, with the ability to lead small projects, work with complexity andthink outside the box.
Rewards and benefits
As you help us to shape the future, we’ve shaped our rewards and benefits tohelp you thrive and support your lifestyle:
- Competitive salary
- Discretionary group performance-based bonus
- 25 days annual leave (plus Bank Holidays)
- Single cover private medical insurance
- Pension scheme
We’re committed to making a tangible impact on the climate challenge we allface. Drax is where your individual purpose can work alongside your careerdrive. We work as part of a team that shares a passion for doing what’s rightfor the future. With Drax you can shape your career and a future forgenerations to come.
Together, we make it happen.
At Drax, we’re committed to fostering an environment where everyone feelsvalued and respected, regardless of their role. To make this a reality, weactively work to better represent the communities we operate in, fosterinclusion, and establish fair processes. Through these actions, we build thetrust needed for all colleagues at Drax to contribute their perspectives andtalents, no matter their background. Find out more about our approach here .
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