Cyber Security Engineer

We’re looking for a dynamic Security Engineer to join our OT Programme ensuring the safe and continuous delivery of Cyber Security Services. You’ll navigate regulatory compliance and cybersecurity challenges, safeguard our internal processes, and engage with stakeholders to deliver top-notch customer service. You’ll drive innovation by identifying and implementing improvements within our cybersecurity and IT teams, regularly updating security configurations to address evolving threats, and generating insightful reports. Your commitment to comprehensive documentation and Health & Safety standards will help protect our colleagues, customers, and stakeholders., + Support the Cyber Incident Response Team (CIRT) in high-priority incidents, root cause analysis, and engineering solutions to enhance response capabilities.

• Attend Post Incident Reviews (PIRs) and regular CIRT meetings to provide engineering insights, propose solutions, and implement improvements.

• Collaborate with teams to mitigate risks from unpatched vulnerabilities and develop engineering solutions for unpatchable vulnerabilities.

• Perform daily operations and maintenance of cybersecurity tools, integrate SIEM with various security platforms, and manage SOAR capabilities to automate incident response.

• Analyze logs, create custom alerting rules, and provide expertise in threat management, threat modeling, and developing use cases for improved security monitoring solutions.

Bachelor’s degree in Cyber Security, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field.

Deep experience in Cyber Security or related fields.

Relevant certifications such as CEH, CompTIA Sec+, CompTIA Network+ or equivalent .

Technical Skills:

Experience with SIEM tools (e.g., Splunk, QRadar, ArcSight) and SOAR platforms.

Proficiency in integrating SIEM tools with various security platforms (Threat Intelligence, vulnerability management, Email Gateway, Entra, Firewalls, etc.).

Strong understanding of log management, analysis, and manual log manipulation.

Ability to develop and maintain custom parsers.

Expertise in creating and maintaining custom alerting rules and tuning them for optimal performance.

Knowledge of threat management, threat modelling, and identifying attack vectors.

Experience in developing engineering solutions for vulnerabilities that cannot be patched.

Experience with all the above with Operational Technology, SCADA and ICS. Understanding of how OT differs from IT, and how the priorities change.

Familiarity with regulatory requirements and compliance standards related to cyber security and the energy sector.

We’re making a difference through innovation and new ways of working. Together, we’re shaping a cleaner, greener future for our 11 million customers, whom we put at the heart of everything we do.

What’s In It for You

Here at Cadent, we recognise that our people are truly unsung heroes. Quietly confident, delivering every day – that’s why we’re committed to supporting our people to get the best out of themselves. For this role, we offer:

• Annual bonus

• Pension Scheme double matched up to a total of 18% of salary

• 25 days holiday, plus statutory days, and an option to buy more

• An extra day off each year to celebrate life’s special moments

• Career development with funded learning options

• Flexible working and strong ED&I commitments

• Generous family policies and flexible benefits

• Retail discounts, gym access, and more

We support a healthy work-life balance and are open to flexible working options.

Diversity and Inclusion

Don’t meet every requirement? No problem! If you’re excited about this opportunity but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification mentioned, we would still love for you to submit your application – you may just be the right person for this role or other opportunities at Cadent.

We value diversity and are committed to being an equitable employer. Our employee communities – Women in Cadent, Pride at Work (LGBTQ+), Embrace (ethnicity and religion), Thrive! (disability), the Cadent Military Community, the Grief Awareness Community, and the Men’s Engagement Network (M.E.N) – can’t wait to welcome you!

Circle Back Initiative

As a proud member of The Circle Back Initiative, we ensure all candidates receive a response to their application.

What’s next?

To be considered for this role, please submit your application with an up-to-date CV and our Talent Acquisition team will get in touch soon. To learn more about Cadent, visit our website at Home – Cadent Gas Ltd

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