Operational Security Management Specialist

Location: United Kingdom - Sunbury

Travel required: No travel is expected with this role

Job category: IT&S Group

Relocation available: This role is not eligible for relocation

BP has embarked on a bold plan to modernize and transform as an integrated energy company, using digital technologies to drive efficiency, effectiveness, and new business models. As an Operational IS Specialist, you will support activities for Operational Security Management. The Security Operations Center monitors and responds to incidents, performing initial triage and response, and escalating serious threats to members of the Cyber Security Incident Response Team (CSIRT) and other business entities in BP. The SOC Analyst is the first point of contact many have with the Digital Security organization and therefore we also have an ambassadorial role in promoting Digital Security to the wider BP. As such, they must be knowledgeable about the various business segments and be able to answer, or direct to others, security-related questions covering a wide range of topics. Reporting to the SOC Lead in the USA, you will work as part of the distributed team globally to provide security across the enterprise that enables business activity and promotes safe and secure operations.

Key Accountabilities:

• Undertake incident monitoring, detection and response activities in the SOC
• Analyze and investigate security alerts and incidents with appropriate blocking issue in support of the business
• Develop the implementation and application of relevant operating processes and procedures
• Ensure data accuracy within the SIEM, case management system and others
• Liaise with various teams and senior collaborators across BP to advise on security and risk and handle third party service providers that are helping to deliver related projects as required
• Seek opportunities for continuous improvement and automation within the specialism in response to internal and external developments
• Develop and undertake threat hunting opportunities within the SOC in addition to liaising with the cyber intelligence team to identify proactive risk mitigation measures
• Align with BP's Code of Conduct and model BP's Values & Behaviors

Essential Education:

Bachelor's degree (e.g., Information Security, Network Security, Information Assurance, Information Technology, Computer Science) or equivalent experience and/or qualifications.

Essential Experience and Job Requirements:

• L1 SOC experience
• Knowledge of SIEM and Cyber toolsets
• EDR experience
• Knowledge of cloud platforms such as AWS and Azure
• Threat Hunting methods
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Sound technical knowledge of security as applied to IT Networks, systems, and applications
• Good understanding of security fundamentals including network and host forensics, log analysis and basic malware analysis
• Strong technical analysis ability
• Understand the basics of email routing
• Understanding of core enterprise technologies such as Active Directory, Windows OS, MAC OS, Linux etc.
• Understanding of adversarial attack patterns, vulnerabilities and TTPs
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Desirable Criteria:

• COMPTIA Security+ / CYSA+ CASP+ SANS Certification GSOC; GCIH CISSP Certification and accreditation Certified Ethical Hacker - CEH Cisco Certifications (CCNA or similar) Similar/ higher certifications

Additional Information:

This role will require shift work during UK morning, afternoon and early evening hours with coverage 7 days per week based on a rotating schedule. Typically, analysts will be required to be on shift every fourth weekend. The exact working hours and shift pattern can be subject to change.

At BP, we provide the following environment & benefits:

• A company culture where we respect our diverse teams and are proud of our achievements
• Possibility to join social communities and networks
• A healthy work-life balance
• Chill-out and collaboration spaces in a modern office environment
• Learning and development opportunities to craft your career path
• Life & health insurance, medical care package
• And many others benefits!

Legal Disclaimer: We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, socioeconomic background, neurodiversity/neurocognitive functioning, veteran status or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodations.