Cyber Security Operations Lead

Ofgem; Cardiff, Glasgow, Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Ofgem is seeking a Lead Cyber Security Analyst to drive monitoring, threat detection and incident response across its digital and security services. You will lead analytics, coordinate across security operations, threat intel and vulnerability management, and guide improvements in detection and response capabilities.

You will communicate risk and mitigation strategies to stakeholders, support resilience exercises, and contribute to continuous capability development in a fast-moving government

Qualifications

• Experience in Security Operations and incident detection across complex environments.
• Expertise in intrusion detection, threat intelligence and vulnerability management.
• Experience with SIEM and monitoring platforms; ability to communicate risks clearly.
• Certifications such as SANS, GIAC or CISSP preferred; SC clearance a plus.
• Familiarity with government/regulatory environments and energy sector threats.

Responsibilities

• Lead the monitoring and analysis of security events to identify threats and respond.
• Develop and implement monitoring roadmap; enhance detection capabilities.
• Oversee triage and investigation of security alerts using SIEM and tools.
• Lead automated monitoring and detection process development.
• Manage vulnerability assessment and remediation using risk-based prioritisation.
• Leverage threat intelligence to inform security operations and controls.
• Lead incident response activities including containment and recovery.
• Provide expert security risk guidance to stakeholders.
• Support resilience through preparedness exercises and continuous capability development.
• Produce reporting on security posture and trends for senior stakeholders.

Skills

Security operations

Incident detection

Threat intelligence

Vulnerability management

Stakeholder communication

Tools

SIEM

Monitoring tools

Azure security tools

M365 security tools

Job description

Ofgem is seeking a Lead Cyber Security Analyst to drive monitoring, threat detection and incident response across its digital and security services. You will lead analytics, coordinate across security operations, threat intel and vulnerability management, and guide improvements in detection and response capabilities.

You will communicate risk and mitigation strategies to stakeholders, support resilience exercises, and contribute to continuous capability development in a fast-moving government