Cyber Security Operations Lead
Job Description
Job title: Cyber Security Operations Lead
Company: Morson Talent
Job description: Our client Scottish Power Energy Networks are currently recruiting for a Cyber Security Operations Lead to join their team based in Glasgow on a contract basis initially. Ideally for this role they are looking for an experienced Cyber Security professional who has experience with L3. For more information on this role see below:SP Energy Networks (SPEN) has kicked off an ambitious security transformation programme to transparently reduce risk, achieve compliance with NIS regulations and deliver a cyber resilient business, the Security Operations Lead will be essential in achieving our goals.The Security Operations Lead will be a subject matter expert on security incident detection and response. They will drive continuous improvement across the outsourced SOC and in-house SOC teams of analysts and engineers. Youll have experience of configuring SIEM tools, onboarding sources, writing processes and alerts, understanding business environments and managing incidents affecting applications and infrastructure across a varied technology stack spanning operational technology and information technology environments. You’ll also be able to undertake post incident reviews to identify root causes and put follow-up mitigations in place.The postholder will work within a security operations team containing various cyber security functions such as threat intelligence, identity & access management, response & recovery and vulnerability management.
What you’ll be doing
- Support the Security Operations Manager in the running of BAU activities
- Implement and maintain 3rd line security incident / event management, escalation and technical response process and investigate suspected and actual incidents / events. Acting as a key escalation point in the team to the relevant team/individual
- Design, implement, manage, monitor, and upgrade security measures for the protections of the information systems and networks
- Identify and feedback any potential improvements from a cyber perspective to OT systems and infrastructure
- Ensuring incident identification, assessment, quantification, reporting, communication, mitigation and monitoring
- Ensuring compliance to policy, process, and procedure adherence and process improvisation to achieve operational objectives
- Revise and develop processes to strengthen the current Security Operations Framework
- Review policies and highlight the challenges in managing SLAs
- Ensuring daily management, administration & maintenance of security technology to achieve operational effectiveness
- Ensure the orchestration and integration of security services and platforms to maximise its usage and coverage
- The role will be integrated into an active and ambitious global cyber security function, contributing to SPEN’s cyber security purpose of delivering cyber resilient OT and IT, to enable a safe and reliable electricity supply to customers
What you’ll bring
- Skills and experience in understanding at a technical level security operations.
- Awareness of key legislation and regulation impacting IT/OT General Control requirements in an energy utility.
- Experience in working within a SOC, preference to those with L3 experience
- Record of academic achievement, including some form of recognised qualification from further education, such as a degree or diploma.
- Good oral and written communication skills.
- Must be a proven team player to work, promote and consolidate efficient team working relationships.
