At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead cyber security monitoring and incident response for a major energy provider.
- Company: Join Northern Powergrid, powering 8 million customers with innovative technology.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, 25 days holiday, and a 15% performance bonus.
- Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities for professional growth and mentoring junior analysts.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in the evolving energy sector while enhancing your cyber security skills.
- Qualifications: 3-5 years in information security with experience in SOC operations and incident response.
The predicted salary is between 55000 - 65000 £ per year.
Do you want to help power your career and be part of an evolving energy industry? An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Cyber Security Analyst to join our Digital & Innovation team. The energy industry is advancing with investment in smart technology innovation and Northern Powergrid, as the company responsible for powering everyday life for 8 million customers across 3.9 million homes and businesses in the North East, Yorkshire and northern Lincolnshire, is at the forefront of delivering a power network that meets the region’s needs now and in the future.
As a member of the Berkshire Hathaway Energy Global Security Operations Centre (GSOC), the Senior Cyber Security Analyst will take a lead role in the 24×7×365 security monitoring of Northern Powergrid information systems, while supporting and continuously improving our cyber protection, detection and response infrastructure.
Along with a competitive salary of between £55,000 - £65,000 we also offer great benefits such as: 25 days holiday; 15% Performance Bonus. SC-level National Security Vetting clearance is required for this role. Candidates will be required to have lawfully resided in the UK for a minimum of 5 years to support security clearance processes.
Key Responsibilities- Lead response to complex/high-severity incidents, acting as technical authority for investigation and recovery.
- Direct incident response, stakeholder engagement and post-incident reviews.
- Perform deep forensic and threat analysis across endpoint, network and cloud.
- Lead threat hunting and identification of advanced adversary activity.
- Design and optimise detection use cases aligned to threat intelligence (e.g. MITRE ATT&CK).
- Drive continuous improvement of SOC detection, response and automation (e.g. SOAR).
- Provide technical leadership and mentoring to L1/L2 analysts.
- Oversee endpoint, firewall and network security controls, including complex rule and policy design.
- Ensure incident handling meets audit and regulatory standards (NIS/CAF).
- Support cyber exercises, red/purple teaming and SOC strategy development.
- NPg form part of the critical national infrastructure, for this reason all applicants will require security clearance that requires the candidate to have lawfully resided in the UK for at least 5 years.
- 3–5+ years working in information security, SOC operations, incident response, or threat detection roles.
- Hands on experience in Security Operations or SOC environments.
- High level understanding of IT and operating systems (Microsoft and Linux).
- Experience coaching or leading junior team members is advantageous.
- Demonstrated experience with SIEM tools, network security, and incident response processes.
- Ability in alert triage, threat analysis, log analysis, and vulnerability management.
- Understanding of networking protocols, cloud security, and common attack techniques.
- Minimum of RFQ Level 5 (HNC) in Cyber Security, Computer Science, Information Security, or similar technical discipline. Or extensive professional experience CompTIA Security+, CySA+, or CEH SIEM focused certifications (e.g., Splunk, Microsoft Sentinel, QRadar).
- Experience in threat hunting, forensic analysis, or malware analysis.
- Familiarity with cloud environments (AWS/Azure) and their security models.
- Experience improving SOC processes, tuning detection rules, or leading incident response.
- Knowledge of compliance frameworks (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001).
- CISSP, GCIH, GCIA, GMON, GIAC certifications RFQ Level 6 (degree) in Cyber Security or Information Assurance.
Additional Information
- Posted: 10/06/26
- Closing date for applications: 01/07/26
- Provisional date for interviews: W/C 13/07/2026
- Hours: 37 hours per week, Shared Cover Monday – Friday between 08:00 and 18:00
- Location: Sunderland
We reserve the right to close this advert early dependent on number of applications. Applicants are considered on the basis of their suitability for the post irrespective of sex, marital status, sexual orientation, gender re‑assignment, race, age or disability, in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.
Senior Cyber Security Analyst in Sunderland employer: Northern Powergrid
Northern Powergrid is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment at the forefront of the energy sector in Sunderland. With a strong commitment to employee development, competitive salaries, and generous benefits including 25 days of holiday and a 15% performance bonus, we foster a culture of innovation and collaboration. Join us to make a meaningful impact while advancing your career in a supportive team dedicated to powering the future for millions.
