Cyber Security Incident Response Manager
Help us create a better future, quicker.
ScottishPower Renewables is a leader in the development of renewable energy, both onshore and offshore in the UK & Ireland. We are part of the first integrated utility to generate 100% green energy.
We focus on wind, solar and smart grid technologies in order to help transition our national energy supply towards a cleaner, electric future.
The Cyber Security Incident Response Manager will be responsible for managing and coordinating the response to security incidents affecting the Operational Technology (OT) and renewable assets of the organisation. The role involves matrix leading teams of security analysts, engineers, and specialists to identify, contain, analyse, and remediate security threats, as well as communicating with internal and external stakeholders, and ensuring compliance with relevant policies, standards, and regulations.
What you’ll be doing:
You’ll lead the lessons learnt process for incidents, ensuring that a culture of continuous improvement, as well as deputising for the Head of Security Operations and Response when needed.
The role will be responsible for overall use of resources and follow-up actions where required for the Security Operations Centre and will lead team members across a range of skills.
You’ll integrate into an active and ambitious global cyber security function, contributing to cyber security purpose of delivering cyber resilient OT and IT, to enable a safe and reliable electricity supply to customers.
The role will provide a support role in SPR’s ambitious security transformation programme to transparently reduce risk, achieve compliance with NIS regulations and deliver a cyber resilient business. The programme of work has kicked off and is planned to deliver through to 2027.
You’ll build key relationships, coordinating and collaborating with other security functions, such as threat intelligence, vulnerability management, security architecture, and security governance, to ensure a holistic and integrated approach to security incident management.
Other aspects of the role include:
- Liaising and cooperating with external parties, such as law enforcement, regulators, vendors, and industry peers, to share information, seek assistance, and comply with legal and contractual obligations.
- Conducting and facilitating post-incident reviews, root cause analysis, and lessons learned sessions, and ensuring the implementation of corrective and preventive actions.
- Monitoring and evaluating the performance and effectiveness of the security incident management process, and identifying and implementing opportunities for improvement and innovation.
- Contributing to the development and maintenance of the security strategy, policies, standards, and best practices for the OT and renewable assets security operations function.
- Keeping abreast of the latest security trends, threats, and technologies, and ensuring the continuous learning and development of the security incident response team.
What we’re looking for:
- Experience managing security operations.
- Experience in planning, managing and controlling SOC functions and operations.
- Record of academic achievement, including some form of recognised qualification from further education, such as a degree or diploma.
- Good knowledge of security incident management frameworks, methodologies, and best practices.
- Good knowledge of security concepts, principles, and standards.
- Awareness of key legislation and regulation impacting IT/OT General Control requirements in an energy utility (nice to have).
What’s in it for you:
As well as a competitive salary which is reviewed annually, you can also enjoy a number of other benefits. With our pension scheme, we’ll double match your contribution up to a company contribution of 10%.
At ScottishPower, we believe it’s the little things we do in life that make a big difference. From helping you look after your family’s wellbeing, save for your future and take personal steps for climate action – our benefits are designed to help you do just that - so that you have everything you need to take care of your world – today and tomorrow. That’s why our benefits include:
- 36 days annual leave
- Holiday purchase – perfect your work/life balance with extra annual leave
- Share Incentive Plan and Sharesave Scheme
- Payroll giving and charity matched funding
- Technology Vouchers – save more and spread the cost of your technology purposes
- Count us in – pledge to reduce carbon emissions and help fight climate change
- Electric Vehicle Schemes – to help you transition to green/clean driving
- Cycle to Work scheme and public transport season ticket loans
- Options to purchase dental insurance, private medical insurance, health cash plan and annual health assessments
- Life Assurance (4x salary)
- Access to ‘nudge’ financial wellbeing support
- Plus shopping, leisure, restaurant and gym discounts, and unique employee deals on travel insurance and more
Why ScottishPower:
ScottishPower is part of the Iberdrola Group, one of the world’s largest integrated utility companies and a world leader in wind energy. With a commitment to generate all of our energy from renewable resources and a drive to create the energy infrastructure of the future, we’re at the forefront of the journey to Net Zero and investing over £6m every working day to make this happen. With diverse opportunities across our businesses and a commitment to invest in our own internal talent, ScottishPower can offer people real career opportunities that meet personal and professional goals, in a global organisation.
Inclusion, diversity, and a social purpose are at the heart of everything we do. Together with our values, they bring us together into a stronger, more sustainable business with direct links to the communities we serve. It takes all kinds of people to build a large-scale business like ours, so whatever your background, you’ll fit right in.
ScottishPower is committed to providing reasonable support or adjustments in our recruiting processes for candidates with disabilities, long term conditions, mental health conditions, or who are neurodivergent or require pregnancy-related support.
