Cyber Security Incident Response Specialist

Centrica Plc; Windsor; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job description

Join us, be part of more.

We’re so much more than an energy company. We’re a family of brands revolutionising how we power the planet. We're energisers. One team of 21,000 colleagues that's energising a greener, fairer future by creating an energy system that doesn’t rely on fossil fuels, whilst living our powerful commitment to igniting positive change in our communities. Here, you can find more purpose, more passion, and more potential. That’s why working here is #MoreThanACareer. We do energy differently - we do it all. We make it, store it, move it, sell it, and mend it.

About your team:

You’ll be working centrally within our mission control room, aka Centrica’s group functions. From Finance and Data Science, to our Wellbeing and People teams - this is the engine of our energy system, where our various Centres of Excellence power up each of our brilliant businesses, ensuring they have all the support, technologies, and capabilities they need to get our customers to Net Zero by 2050.

Join Centrica's IT Security Team as a Cyber Security Incident Response Specialist!

Are you ready to drive the UK's energy transformation? Centrica is looking for a skilled Cyber Security Incident Response Specialist to join our IT Security team. You'll handle cyber incident investigations, e-Discovery, network forensics, and cyber breach inquiries.

Location: Hybrid working with occasional travel to Windsor.

Key Accountabilities:

• Carry out forensic analysis and incident response investigations.
• Build and manage forensic and incident infrastructure.
• Lead cyber forensic investigations.
• Support weekly security operations calls.
• Oversee resilience planning and execution of tabletop, war-gaming exercises for cyber incidents.
• Report progress and escalate incidents.
• Maintain management dashboards.
• Perform security reviews and support third-party security services.
• Track and remediate vulnerabilities.
• Analyse security reports and manage alerts.
• Stay updated on security policies and regulations.

Experience Required:

• Experience in Security Operations and Security Incident Response.
• Proficiency in SIEM, SEM, and log monitoring.
• Scripting/programming skills.
• Knowledge of operating systems, hardware, software platforms, and protocols.
• Familiarity with security best practices and regulations (ISO 27001, ISF, PCI DSS).
• Knowledge of emerging risk and threat landscapes in the power utilities, retail energy, or oil and gas industries (desirable).

Education:

Bachelor’s degree preferred (but not essential) in IT, Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field. Relevant experience considered.

Why Join Us?

Be part of a team supporting sustainable energy solutions and impactful projects.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and bonus potential.
• Car allowance.
• Employee Energy Allowance at 15% of the government price cap.
• Pension scheme.
• Company-funded healthcare plan.
• 25 days holiday, plus public holidays, with the option to buy up to 5 additional days.
• Flexible benefits, including technology vouchers, an electric car lease scheme, and travel insurance.

Ready to make an impact? Apply now and help shape the future of energy!

Why should you apply?
We’re not a perfect place – but we’re a people place. Our priority is supporting all of the different realities our people face. Life is about so much more than work. We get it. That’s why we’ve designed our total rewards to give you the flexibility to choose what you need, when you need it, making sure that you and your family are supported not only financially, but physically and emotionally too. Visit the link below to discover why we’re a great place to work and what being part of more means for you.
https://www.morethanacareer.energy/centrica

If you're full of energy, fired up about sustainability, and ready to craft not only a better tomorrow, but a better you, then come and find your purpose in a team where your voice matters, your growth is non-negotiable, and your ambitions are our priority.