Information Security Analyst

About Octopus Electroverse

We're making electric vehicle ownership as smart and as simple as possible, by building the giant, virtual charging platform of the future.

In just three years, Octopus Electroverse has grown to become one of the largest eMobility players globally, with over 800,000 connected electric vehicle chargers and a customer ecosystem spanning web, iOS, Android, CarPlay, Android Auto & Automotive OS, and more.

But it's just the start: we're busy expanding internationally, working with more automotive and tech partners, building exciting new features at scale, and creating the integrated charging experiences of the future - all in the name of making public EV charging super simple for customers.

Electroverse is a multifunctional team made up of product, development, commercial, operations, marketing, partnerships and more - all focused together on making Octopus the go-to name in EV charging. And we're looking for smart individuals with an interest in the space who can help us make it happen.

As Electroverse enters its next stage of expansion, we are looking for an Information Security Analyst who can support us in navigating the fast-paced security landscape we operate in. You'll be supporting our business and ensuring that we remain fully operational and compliant with infosec legislation and processes while working with various teams to expand our capabilities and develop creative solutions to business challenges and opportunities to improve our service to both new and existing customers.

What you'll do...

1. The passion to create something amazing, and the mindset to learn and grow with the company.
2. An understanding of how RESTful APIs work, familiarity with lower level concepts of HTTP and JSON data types.
3. Ability to understand and master a technical specification for HTTP based integrations.
4. Analytical skills to read integration related data graphs and dashboards and pick out any potential issues.
5. Ability to explain technical problems clearly and comprehensively and communicate any issues to all stakeholders.
6. Inter-personal skills to assist external clients and resolve any issues with a positive attitude.
7. Ability to identify opportunities for process improvement and optimisation to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of integration support.

What you'll need...

1. A passion for Information Security and Data Privacy and an ability to explain these concepts in a clear and meaningful way to those who may not be familiar with them.
2. Experience in at least some of the areas mentioned above (we're not expecting any candidate to be an expert in all of these).
3. Previous experience working in certified organisations where you've performed security risk assessments.
4. Good understanding and practical experience of the principles/issues involved in Information Security & Technology Risk Management.
5. Understanding of the principles/issues involved in Data Privacy.
6. Structured, pragmatic approach with an appreciation of how business needs and security requirements can work together.

Why else you'll love it here...

1. Wondering what the salary for this role is? Just ask us! On a call with one of our recruiters, it's something we always cover as we genuinely want to match your experience with the correct salary. The reason why we don't advertise is because we honestly have a degree of flexibility and would never want salary to be a reason why someone doesn't apply to Octopus - what's more important to us is finding the right octofit!
2. Octopus Energy is a unique culture. An organisation where people learn, decide, and build quicker. Where people work with autonomy, alongside a wide range of amazing co-owners, on projects that break new ground. We want your hard work to be rewarded with perks you actually care about! We won best company to work for in 2022, on Glassdoor we were voted 50 best places to work in 2022 and our Group CEO, Greg has recorded a podcast about our culture and how we empower our people.
3. Visit our perks hub - Octopus Employee Benefits.

We would prefer someone who can work in our London office 1-2 times a week and you will also need to have full working rights for the UK as we are unable to sponsor.

If this sounds like you then we'd love to hear from you.

Are you ready for a career with us? We want to ensure you have all the tools and environment you need to unleash your potential. Need any specific accommodations? Whether you require specific accommodations or have a unique preference, let us know, and we'll do what we can to customise your interview process for comfort and maximum magic!

Studies have shown that some groups of people, like women, are less likely to apply to a role unless they meet 100% of the job requirements. Whoever you are, if you like one of our jobs, we encourage you to apply as you might just be the candidate we hire. Across Octopus, we're looking for genuinely decent people who are honest and empathetic. Our people are our strongest asset and the unique skills and perspectives people bring to the team are the driving force of our success. As an equal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute. Our commitment is to provide equal opportunities, an inclusive work environment, and fairness for everyone.