Description
As a Lead Cyber Security Analyst at Ofgem, you will play a critical role in protecting Ofgem's systems and services. You will lead the monitoring and analysis of security events, drive improvements to detection capabilities and support the effective investigation and response to incidents.
You will work across security operations, threat intelligence and vulnerability management, ensuring that the organisation remains resilient against a dynamic threat landscape.
Key responsibilities include:
- Leading the monitoring and analysis of security events, ensuring threats are identified, investigated and responded to effectively
- Managing the development and implementation of the monitoring roadmap, enhancing detection capabilities across the organisation
- Overseeing the triage and investigation of security alerts using SIEM and other monitoring tools, ensuring appropriate escalation and response
- Leading the development of automated monitoring and detection processes, improving efficiency and accuracy of threat detection
- Managing vulnerability assessment and remediation activities, ensuring risks are prioritised and addressed using a risk-based approach
- Leveraging threat intelligence to inform security operations, identify risks and enhance preventative controls
- Leading incident response activities, including investigation, containment and recovery, and contributing to continuous improvement through lessons learned
- Providing expert advice to stakeholders on security risks, mitigations and best practice
- Supporting resilience through preparedness exercises, red teaming and continuous capability development
- Producing reporting and insight on security posture, risks and trends for senior stakeholders
Requirements:
- Experience working within a Security Operations environment
- Strong experience in incident detection, analysis and response across complex systems
- Expertise in intrusion detection, threat intelligence and vulnerability management
- Experience working with security tools, including SIEM and monitoring platforms
- The ability to communicate complex security issues clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders
Relevant certifications such as SANS, GIAC or CISSP are expected (or willingness to achieve).
In return, Ofgem offers a competitive salary of £49,452 - £62,699 per year, plus a comprehensive benefits package including 30 days annual leave, excellent training and development opportunities, and a generous Civil Service pension.