Cyber Security Specialist

Drax Group; Glasgow, Ipswich, London, Northampton; Hybrid; Confidential; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Cyber Security Specialist to design and maintain cybersecurity products. This role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure security standards are met while addressing customer needs. You'll engage in incident response, develop security policies, and conduct assessments to identify vulnerabilities. With a competitive salary and benefits, this position offers a chance to make a real impact in the renewable energy sector and contribute to a sustainable future.

Benefits

15% Performance-Based Bonus

25 Days Annual Leave

Private Medical Insurance

Pension Scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in incident management and cybersecurity controls.
• Strong IT skills with knowledge of cloud platforms and networking.

Responsibilities

• Investigate and mitigate security breaches and monitor threats.
• Develop and implement security policies and conduct assessments.

Skills

Incident Management

APIs

Anti-malware

EDR/XDR/NDR

SIEM

Vulnerability Management

Windows Knowledge

Cloud Platforms (Azure, AWS)

Networking

Firewalls

Job description

CyberSecurity Specialist
Flexible location – Glasgow, Ipswich, London, Northampton or Selby
Permanent, full time

Closing date: Monday 12th May 2025

Who we are

We’re committed to making a difference by generating dispatchable, renewable power and creating stable energy in an uncertain world. Building on our heritage, we aim to become a global leader in sustainable biomass and carbon removals.

You’ll join our team of practical doers, future thinkers, and business champions. We’re enabling a zero-carbon, lower-cost energy future for all and working hard to decarbonise the planet for future generations.

About the role

As a Cyber Security Specialist, you’ll design, develop, and maintain cybersecurity products, working closely with cross-functional teams to ensure security standards and customer needs are met. Key responsibilities include:

1. Incident response: investigating and mitigating security breaches, monitoring threats, and communicating findings.
2. Developing and implementing security policies, procedures, and standards.
3. Conducting security assessments and audits to identify vulnerabilities.
4. Ensuring compliance with regulations and industry best practices.
5. Protecting systems through access controls and security measures.
6. Supporting incident response and ongoing system monitoring.
7. Staying updated on security developments and emerging threats.
8. Designing and developing cybersecurity products, including software and hardware solutions.
9. Participating in product implementation, configuration, and support.
10. Monitoring compliance with security standards.
11. Collaborating with vendors and internal teams for product deployment.
12. Maintaining documentation of security designs and procedures.
13. Planning and executing security testing activities such as penetration testing and vulnerability scanning.
14. Assisting in designing secure application architectures.

Who we’re looking for

You should have experience in incident management, working with APIs, and key cybersecurity controls like Anti-malware, EDR/XDR/NDR, SIEM, and vulnerability management. A good understanding of cybersecurity threats and mitigation techniques is essential, along with strong IT skills, including knowledge of Windows, cloud platforms (Azure, AWS), networking, and firewalls.

Rewards and benefits

We offer a competitive salary, a 15% performance-based bonus, 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, private medical insurance, and a pension scheme. Join us to help shape the future and make a tangible impact on the climate challenge.

How to apply

If this role interests you, click the ‘Apply now’ button to begin your journey with Drax. For more information about us, visit our LinkedIn page.