Global Security Operations Centre (GSOC) Analyst

Centrica; Windsor; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job description

Join Centrica's IT Security Team as Global Security Operations Centre Analyst!

Are you ready to drive the UK's energy transformation? Centrica is seeking a dedicated and skilled Global Security Operations Centre (GSOC)Analyst to join our IT Security team. In this critical role, you will be responsible for maintaining and enhancing the security posture of our organisation. You will monitor, detect, and respond to security incidents, and develop measures to protect our systems and data.

Location: Hybrid working with occasional travel to office

Key Responsibilities:

• Incident Detection and Response: Monitor alerts, investigate incidents, and follow response processes.

• Detection Engineering: Develop detection rules and maintain playbooks.

• Automation and Scripting: Automate tasks using tools like Python and PowerShell.

• Threat Hunting: Identify and mitigate potential threats.

• Collaboration: Work with other cyber defence teams and communicate findings.

• Continuous Improvement: Suggest and document process improvements.

• Monitoring: Provide continuous security console monitoring.

• Technical Analysis: Analyse incident telemetry and investigation pathways.

• Intelligence Integration: Support investigations with relevant intelligence.

• Incident Documentation: Record actions and secure data.

• Reporting: Generate and present technical reports.

Qualifications and Experience:

• SOC experience and incident response knowledge.

• Familiarity with Microsoft Azure and AWS.

• Relevant certifications (e.g., Microsoft SC-200, AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner).

• Proficiency in network/application protocols and operating systems.

• Experience with security tools (EDR, SOAR, SIEM).

• Preferred scripting/programming experience.

• Knowledge of cyber security legislation and best practices.

• Preferred experience dealing with incidents in a wide range of environments, including OT and ICS technologies.

• Preferred experience of working with wider Cyber Defence teams, including Intelligence, Vulnerability Management, Threat Hunting and Purple Teams

Personal Attributes:

• Strong interpersonal, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

• Effective team player with excellent communication.

• Adaptable, detail-oriented, and proactive.

Why Join Centrica?

• Dynamic and innovative team.

• Continuous learning and professional development.

• Supportive and inclusive work environment.

• Competitive salary and bonus potential.

• 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!

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