At a Glance
- Tasks: Monitor and secure critical infrastructure against cyber threats in a dynamic environment.
- Company: Join Drax, a leader in energy innovation with a commitment to safety and reliability.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive pay, private healthcare, generous holiday, and a pension plan.
- Other info: Hybrid working model with opportunities for travel and professional growth.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on the UK's critical infrastructure while developing your skills.
- Qualifications: Interest in Operational Technology and some experience with cyber security tools preferred.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.
Full time, Permanent
Department – Cyber
Location – Drax Power Station Selby OR Glasgow – hybrid working (3 days on site)
About the role
We’re looking for an OT (Operational Technology) Cyber Analyst to join our Cyber Security Team and play a key role in ensuring the reliability and safety of UK critical national infrastructure. As an OT Cyber Analyst, you’ll be responsible for monitoring, assessing, and securing Drax’s operational technology systems, including industrial control systems (ICS) and supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) systems, against cyber threats and vulnerabilities. This role has a focus on supporting our portfolio of generation assets and will require some travel to sites throughout the UK approximately 30% of the time.
Key areas of focus
- Cyber Tooling Deployment & Maintenance – Tooling is deployed to agreed project timelines, operates at performance baselines, and remains fully supported with no unplanned degradation to security monitoring capability.
- Project Delivery Support – Provide cyber security SME support to OT and business projects, ensuring controls are designed, implemented and validated in line with Drax Policies and industry standards.
- Compliance Assurance – Ensure audit and assurance activities are conducted thoroughly, with accurate findings, and that all required evidence is complete and delivered on time.
- Stakeholder collaboration – Ensure stakeholder feedback is positive, cyber requirements are consistently embedded in project outputs, and governance processes are completed without delays.
Who we’re looking for
- An understanding of Operational Technology (OT) environments, including Industrial Control Systems (ICS), SCADA, and plant networks is highly desirable but not required.
- A genuine interest in OT environments coupled with a desire to learn and develop is most important.
- Experience in deploying and supporting cyber security tooling such as security monitoring solutions (SIEM / logging platforms), network intrusion detection systems (IDS) and endpoint protection / EDR solutions.
- Knowledge of networking and infrastructure e.g. network architectures, firewalls and network segmentation.
- Knowledge of cyber security principles and frameworks such as NIS/CAF and IEC 62443.
Rewards and benefits
- A discretionary bonus depending on company performance
- Private Healthcare
- SAYE (Sharesave): discretionary scheme from time to time
- Personal accident cover
- Group personal pension plan where we’ll pay up to 10%
- Holiday 25 days plus bank holidays
- Reimbursement of the cost of your annual membership of one relevant and appropriate professional body
Equal Opportunity
At Drax, we’re committed to fostering an environment where everyone feels valued and respected, regardless of their role. We actively work to better represent the communities we operate in, foster inclusion, and establish fair processes.
OT Cyber Security Analyst in Glasgow employer: Drax Group
Drax Group is an excellent employer, offering a dynamic work environment in Ipswich where employees are empowered to contribute to the renewable energy sector. With a strong focus on sustainability, the company provides competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits including healthcare and discretionary bonuses, and ample opportunities for professional growth and development. Join us to be part of a team that values innovation and collaboration while making a meaningful impact on the future of energy.
