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. We generate dispatchable, renewable power and create stable energy in an uncertain world. Building on our proud heritage, we have ambition to become the global leader in sustainable biomass and carbon removals.

You’ll be joining our teams of practical doers, future thinkers and business champions. We’re enabling a zero carbon, lower cost energy future for all, and working hard to decarbonise the planet for generations to come.

About the role

As a CDC Analyst, you’ll enhance security and protect organisational assets and users by monitoring, detecting and responding to security incidents within the Cyber Defence Centre (CDC).

You’ll play a critical role in incident response, swiftly investigating and mitigating security breaches to minimize their impact. The role will involve monitoring and detecting emerging threats and communicate findings to stakeholders. Additionally, you’ll contribute to continuous improvement by actively participating in the development of security policies and procedures.

This is a key role in ensuring the reliability and safety of UK critical national infrastructure.

Cybersecurity Monitoring: Continuously monitoring the efficacy and maintain OT security monitoring solutions deployed within the OT environment.
Incident Response: Developing and implementing incident response plans for handling cyber incidents in OT environments, including containment, eradication, and recovery procedures.
Vulnerability Management: Acknowledging and assessing vulnerabilities in OT systems and coordinate with relevant teams to remediate them.
Collaboration: Collaborating with IT and Generation Engineering/Operation teams 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 to determine the appropriate solution.
- Applying professional reasoning when interacting with others to gain understanding, 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 and effectiveness.
- Ensuring own work, and/or that of the team, is compliant with the appropriate regulations, 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, with a sound understanding of network security. Ideally, you’ll also hold an entry level certification such as SEC+, Net+, SANS or GIAC.

You’ll need an understanding of security frameworks including but not limited to NIS/NIST/ IEC / SoGP Cyber Kill Chain, coupled with an understanding of relevant legislation (Criminal Law, Health and Safety, Data Protection, Human Rights, Employment and Equal Opportunities regulations).

This role requires strong analytical and problem-solving skills including root-cause analysis with the ability to manage multiple activities at pace.

You’ll have strong communication and stakeholder management skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to lead small projects, work with complexity and think outside the box.

Rewards and benefits

As you help us to shape the future, we’ve shaped our rewards and benefits to help 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 all face. Drax is where your individual purpose can work alongside your career drive. We work as part of a team that shares a passion for doing what’s right for the future. With Drax you can shape your career and a future for generations to come.

Together, we make it happen.

At Drax, we’re committed to fostering an environment where everyone feels valued and respected, regardless of their role. To make this a reality, we actively work to better represent the communities we operate in, foster inclusion, and establish fair processes. Through these actions, we build the trust needed for all colleagues at Drax to contribute their perspectives and talents, no matter their background. Find out more about our approach here.

How to apply

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