Cyber Security Analyst

Laveer Engineering; Salwick; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life insurance

Pension plan

Employee Assistance Program

Learning and development opportunities

Job summary

Springfields Fuels Ltd is seeking a Cyber Security Analyst to safeguard the IT environment and support compliance with ONR SyAPs, CAF, and ISO 27001. You will monitor, analyze, and respond to security incidents while collaborating with engineering, operations, and IT teams to embed cyber security into nuclear manufacturing processes.

The role emphasizes vulnerability management, regulatory compliance, OT security collaboration, and ongoing improvement of security controls within a regulated,

Qualifications

• Degree in Cyber Security, Computer Science, Information Technology, or equivalent experience.
• Experience in cyber or information security within regulated/critical infrastructure environments.
• Hands-on with SIEM tools, endpoint protection, and vulnerability management systems.
• Knowledge of CAF, ISO/IEC 27001, NISR ONR SyAPs, and network security principles.

Responsibilities

• Monitor security events across IT systems and coordinate incident response.
• Conduct vulnerability scans, assess threats, and work with system owners to mitigate risk.
• Support regulatory compliance and assist internal/external audits (ONR, NISR).
• Perform cyber risk assessments aligned with NCSC CAF and ISO 27005.
• Collaborate with OT Security Manager to improve ICS/SCADA security.
• Help develop and communicate cyber security policies, standards and procedures.
• Promote cyber security awareness and deliver training across the business.
• Drive continuous improvement of cyber controls and threat detection.

Skills

Incident response

Digital forensics

Threat intelligence

Education

Degree in Cyber Security / Computer Science / IT

Tools

Splunk

Microsoft Sentinel

Vulnerability management

Job description

Requisition Number: 30119

Company: Springfields Fuels Ltd

Location: Salwick Preston, GB

Welcome to the future of nuclear energy, where Westinghouse Electric Company is leading the field with expertise and innovation to shape the power of tomorrow.

At Westinghouse, innovation is in our DNA. We are creative. We think differently. We reimagine the possible across the nuclear industry every day.

As a Cyber Security Analyst at Springfields Fuels Ltd, you will help safeguard our IT environment against evolving cyber threats. You will be responsible for monitoring, analysing, and responding to security incidents; support compliance with regulatory frameworks; and ensure the resilience of our systems and networks.

Working closely with engineering, operations, and IT teams, you will help integrate cyber security into the design and operation of nuclear fuel manufacturing processes, supporting compliance with ONR Security Assessment Principles (SyAPs) and NCSC Cyber Assessment Framework (CAF) requirements.

Responsibilities

• Security Operations & Incident Response: Monitor security events across IT systems, analyse incidents, and coordinate response and remediation.
• Vulnerability & Threat Management: Conduct vulnerability scans, assess threat intelligence, and work with system owners to mitigate identified risk.
• Regulatory & Compliance Support: Ensure adherence to ONR, NISR Regulations, and company security policies; assist in internal and external security audits.
• Risk Assessment:Perform and document cyber risk assessments in line with NCSC CAF and ISO 27005 frameworks.
• Operational Technology (OT) Security: Collaborate with OT Security Manager to enhance security within control systems and manufacturing networks (ICS/SCADA).
• Policy & Governance: Support the development, review, and communication of cyber security policies, standards, and procedures.
• Security Awareness & Culture: Promote cyber security awareness and deliver training across the business to strengthen our overall security culture.
• Continuous Improvement: Contribute to ongoing improvement of cyber controls, incident response capabilities, and threat detection mechanisms.

Qualifications

• Degree in Cyber Security, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related discipline, or equivalent experience.
• Experience in cyber or information security, within a regulated or critical infrastructure environment.
• Working knowledge of:o NCSC Cyber Assessment Framework (CAF)o ISO/IEC 27001 Information Security Managemento NISR Regulations and ONR SyAPso Network security principles of IT systems
• Hands‑on experience with SIEM tools (e.g. Splunk, Sentinel), endpoint protection, and vulnerability management systems.
• Understanding of incident response, digital forensics, and cyber threat intelligence processes.
• Security certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CompTIA Security+, GICSP, CEH, or ISO 27001 Lead Implementer/Auditor.
• Knowledge of NIST 2.0 CSF or NCSC guidance for Security of IT Systems.
• Experience working in or supporting nuclear, energy, or manufacturing environments.
• Familiarity with Active Directory hardening, network segmentation, firewall policies, and endpoint detection & response (EDR) technologies.
• SC or DV clearance (or eligibility to obtain).

Why Westinghouse?

We know that to put forth your best effort, you need us to challenge you and enjoy what you do in an environment that we support and respect. We aim to maintain this balance by offering our employees the amenities, benefits and training they need to reach personal and professional goals.

• Attractive remunerationGreat benefits and safety:Peer-to-peer recognition program.
• Life insurance
• Pension plan
• Employee Assistance Program: confidential counseling and resources for employees, eligible dependents, and household members
• Learning and development opportunities.
• We encourage our employees to participate in community service events and other team-building activities to strengthen their bonds and inspire each other.

You can learn more about Westinghouse by visiting http://www.westinghousenuclear.com.

Westinghouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.

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