Senior Cyber Security Analyst

We are Lightsource bp – and we're on a mission to become a global leader in onshore renewables, anchored by our proven track record in solar development. For over a decade we've been actively working to diversify the way our world is powered with sustainable and responsible renewable power. We work to safely deliver affordable, reliable, large-scale onshore renewable and energy storage solutions to help the world decarbonise. Our growing business is constantly innovating and investing to help drive the energy transition. Our people and projects are focused on supporting long-term sustainable growth and energy security.

Lightsource bp operates with five core values: Safety, Integrity, Respect, Sustainability, and Drive. We seek to attract and hire individuals who share our commitment to creating a safe workplace, uphold the highest standards of integrity, and demonstrate respect for colleagues, communities, and the environment. Our recruitment process promotes sustainability by valuing long-term growth and responsible practices, while seeking candidates with the drive to innovate and lead in the global energy transition. Together, these values shape how we engage, assess, and welcome talent to join us in delivering transformational solar power solutions worldwide.

What you'll do (the role)

We are seeking a dynamic, hands-on Senior Cybersecurity Analyst to monitor cyber risk and lead the remediation of identified vulnerabilities across Lightsource bp's IT systems globally. You will be responsible for threat detection, investigation, and incident response, leveraging a modern security technology stack with a strong focus on the Microsoft Defender ecosystem. Working across multiple business areas and time zones, you will proactively hunt for security issues, assess emerging threats, and partner with infrastructure and support teams to strengthen our security posture and drive business cyber maturity.

Responsibilities of the Role:

• Continuously monitor the organization's security systems and infrastructure using SIEM, EDR, and related toolsets to detect signs of compromise and investigate security events to completion.
• Proactively conduct threat hunting using threat intelligence frameworks (MITRE ATT&CK, Cyber Kill Chain) and available security platforms to identify and mitigate emerging threats.
• Assess new and evolving cyber threats to the business, optimizing existing Microsoft Defender technologies and other security solutions to better counter identified risks.
• Identify vulnerabilities in systems and applications; collaborate with Infrastructure, Digital Workplace, and Support teams to prioritize, patch, and remediate issues in a timely manner.
• Manage core Security Operations (SecOps) tooling platforms, ensuring correct configuration, maximizing security value from existing investments, and maintaining high-quality configuration documentation.
• Communicate proactively with stakeholders across the business, providing clear technical and non-technical updates during investigations and escalations.
• Support the development, enforcement, and continuous improvement of cloud security policies, standards, and procedures in alignment with industry frameworks (NIST 2.0, CIS, NIS2) and regulations.
• Create and maintain security awareness training content and assist in its delivery to colleagues across the organization.

Experience & Knowledge Required:

• 5+ years of professional experience in cybersecurity, with at least 2+ years in a Security Operations Center (SOC) or incident response role.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Defender XDR and expert-level knowledge of Microsoft Sentinel, including KQL query writing and analytics rule development.
• Strong hands-on experience with Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, including policy configuration and threat investigation.
• Demonstrable experience responding to cyber threats and working in an Azure-focused cloud environment.
• Proven experience with the Cyber Kill Chain, MITRE ATT&CK, and other security defence and intelligence frameworks.
• Experience in stakeholder management and engagement at C-Suite level.
• Experience working for Critical National Infrastructure (CNI) organizations is desirable.

Knowledge:

• Microsoft Security Stack: Defender XDR/Sentinel, Defender for Cloud, Defender for Cloud Apps, Defender EASM, Copilot for Security.
• Vulnerability Management: Defender XDR, Tenable IO/Nessus, Defender EASM.
• Data Governance & IDAM: Microsoft Purview (DLP and information governance), Entra ID, Conditional Access Policies.
• Device Management: Working understanding of Intune (MDM/MAM).
• Networking/Firewalls: Exposure to Cisco Meraki and Fortinet FortiGate (desirable).
• Regulatory & Compliance Frameworks: NIST 2.0 Cyber Security Framework (required); NIS2, NERC CIP, SOC2, and IEC 62443 OT standards (desirable).
• ITIL Principles: Good understanding of ITIL principles and their application to IT service management.
• Information Security Technologies: Firewalls, intrusion detection systems, vulnerability assessment tools, logging solutions, gateway and endpoint security products, and authentication mechanisms.
• Operational Technology (OT) Cyber Security: Desirable but not required.

Skills Required:

• Advanced threat detection, investigation, and incident response capabilities.
• Strong technical troubleshooting and problem-solving skills with ability to work across complex, global technology environments.
• Expert-level proficiency with Microsoft security tools and cloud-based security architectures.
• Excellent communication skills: ability to translate complex technical concepts for both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Proactive mindset with genuine enthusiasm for cybersecurity and drive to improve security posture.
• Ability to remain calm under pressure and manage multiple incidents and priorities.
• Cross-functional collaboration: ability to partner effectively with Infrastructure, Digital Workplace, Support, and business teams worldwide.
• Strong documentation and reporting skills for both technical and executive audiences.
• Subject matter expertise with proven ability to identify and champion security improvement opportunities.

Education Required:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, Cybersecurity, or a related field.
• Industry-recognized certification (one or more of the following): Azure Security Engineer (AZ-500), Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Cyber Professional (CCP), CompTIA Security+, GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH), GIAC Certified Intrusion Analyst (GCIA).

Additional Notes / Role-Specific Requirements:

• This is a global role supporting an expanding, geographically dispersed workforce and technology stack.
• You will interface regularly with multiple business areas across different time zones.
• You will work within a small, talented cybersecurity team and collaborate with a global IT organization.
• The role requires engagement with the convergence of IT and Operational Technology (OT) security, reflecting the evolving landscape of energy infrastructure protection.
• International regulatory compliance knowledge will be increasingly important as the organization scales across multiple jurisdictions.

Why you'll want to work for us:

• Our company is a place where you can be yourself and grow, a place where your ideas and opinions matter.
• Be you: We pride ourselves on being an inclusive community, where every individual is valued and treated with respect.
• Be responsible: Our culture is driven by our core values – from operating safely to ensuring our projects are responsible.
• Be recognized: Alongside a competitive salary, we offer a variety of benefits including annual bonus, retention bank, health insurance, pension and other local benefits.
• Be inspired: Beyond your day-to-day working life at Lightsource bp, there's a variety of initiatives that will contribute to your own personal development.

Our core values: Lightsource bp truly cares about creating a sustainable future through safe, responsible and meaningful low carbon energy projects. Our core values of Safety, Integrity, Respect, Sustainability and Drive are the guiding principles for everything we do.

For further information on our career opportunities and life at Lightsource bp, please visit https://www.lightsourcebp.com/careers/.

Why you'll want to stay with us:

• At Lightsource bp, you'll work within agile, cross-functional teams where diverse perspectives come together.
• Your career growth is our priority and a shared journey.
• We are committed to developing talent from within and prepare you for career advancement so you can shape a fulfilling and lasting journey here.
• As a Senior Analyst, you'll have opportunities to mentor junior team members, lead security initiatives, and grow into leadership roles.
• In today's fast-changing world, a learning mindset is essential and therefore we proactively support upskilling to help you push your skill boundaries and stay ahead in your field.
• We encourage certification advancement and provide access to professional development resources to support your growth in cybersecurity.