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National Grid Security Incident Response Senior Analyst - ESO in Wokingham, United Kingdom
About the Role
The UK has set out its ambition to be net zero by 2050 and the energy industry is responding – together we are building a cleaner, greener Britain.
As part of a newly formed Security Incident Management team within ESO, we're now looking for an Incident Response Senior Analyst within our Cyber Security team. This role will support the coordination of security incidents following industry best practise incident management frameworks. They will support the delivery of exercises, follow up on lessons learnt, and analyse incident trends. The position forms part of the new team working to establish the FSO Security Incident Response function, including the development of new governance, plans and processes.
This role can be based from Wokingham or Warwick, and we continue to offer hybrid working from office and home.
About Us
As Great Britain’s electricity system operator (ESO), we sit at the heart of the electricity system, using our outstanding engineering and commercial expertise to balance electricity supply and demand. Ultimately, we keep the electricity flowing directly to where it’s needed, second by second.
Becoming the Future System Operator
In 2021, government and Ofgem jointly consulted on proposals for an expert, impartial Future System Operator (FSO) with responsibilities across both the electricity and gas systems, to drive progress towards net zero while maintaining energy security and minimising costs for consumers. In October 2023, the Energy Act 2023 was passed, legislating for this Future System Operator to be created.
The ESO, including all of its existing roles, will be at the heart of the new Future System Operator. We will be taking on additional roles across vectors and sectors to create an organisation with a whole energy system mindset; enabling us to identify solutions to our energy system that are more sustainable, secure, and affordable for all.
The FSO will be set up as a public corporation with operational independence from government – bringing parties together to support optimised decision making and action. As now, it will be licenced and regulated by Ofgem through price control agreements. It is anticipated that the new organisation will be up and running in 2024.
The time to act on climate change is now. As part of our team, you won’t just be touching the lives of almost everyone in Great Britain – you’ll be shaping the way we use and consume energy for generations to come.
Key Accountabilities
Delivery
Effectively support the response to cyber and physical security incidents, ensuring resilience for the future system operator and the whole energy sector.
Maintain and improve incident response plans, processes, and supporting documentation.
Deliver information in formal reports or as presentations to internal customers.
Focus on continuous improvement and personal development.
Outreach
Support other business departments in the development and delivery of response plans.
Support the delivery of Security exercises to w variety of audiences.
Take active involvement in industry forums and research groups.
Subject Matter Expertise
Ensure the Incident Response process is followed effectively to efficiently remediate security incident and enable successful restoration in the event of a security incident.
Understand the need for, opportunities, and limitations of response capabilities, ensuring that incident investigations are timely and effective.
Support knowledge sharing between the Incident Management function and other teams.
About You
Demonstrable experience in incident management or associated roles
Knowledge of best practise and industry leading incident management frameworks.
Experience in a technical discipline associated with Incident Response.
Team player and adept at working in multi-disciplinary and diverse teams.
Proven analytical skills and capable of solving new and complex problems.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate the impact and importance of detailed technical information to non-technical and senior audiences.
Managing and building relationships with customers and stakeholders.
What You'll Get
A competitive salary between £45,000 – 58,000 – dependent on experience and capability.
As well as your base salary, you will receive a bonus based on company performance, 26 days annual leave as standard and a competitive contributory pension scheme where we will double match your contribution to a maximum company contribution of 12%.
You will also have access to a comprehensive benefits package tailored to support your well-being and professional success. From a competitive salary to flexible work arrangements, we promote your work-life balance. Enjoy fit for purpose wellbeing and lifestyle offerings, ongoing skill development aligned to our Purpose and Values, and be part of a supportive community that values your individuality and where you can belong.
More Information
We work towards the highest standards in everything we do, including how we support, value and develop our people. Our aim is to encourage and support employees to thrive and be the best they can be. We celebrate the difference people can bring into our organisation, and welcome and encourage applicants with diverse experiences and backgrounds, and offer flexible and tailored support, at home and in the office.
We're committed to building a workforce that represents the communities we serve, and a working environment in which each individual feels valued, respected, fairly treated, and able to reach their full potential.
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