Senior OT Cyber Security Analyst

Lightsource bp; London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in renewable energy is seeking a Senior OT Cyber Security Analyst to enhance cyber maturity across IT and OT systems. The role involves monitoring security, managing vulnerabilities, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. Ideal candidates will possess strong cybersecurity experience and relevant certifications, with a focus on mentoring junior analysts and enhancing security awareness.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience with Azure Sentinel, Defender XDR, and OT security.
• Certifications like AZ-500, CISSP.

Responsibilities

• Monitor security of OT and IT environments for threats and anomalies.
• Identify and assess vulnerabilities within SCADA, ICS, and OT devices.
• Collaborate with Cyber Security Managers and OT Engineers.

Skills

Cybersecurity

Threat Intelligence

Stakeholder Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in a Relevant Field

Tools

Azure Sentinel

Defender XDR

Cisco Secure Access

Tenable

Job description

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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 (LSbp) was fully acquired by bp in 2024.

Summary

We are looking for a dynamic, hands-on senior analyst responsible for monitoring cyber risk and facilitating the remediation of vulnerabilities for IT and OT systems across Lightsource bp. The ideal candidate will have extensive cybersecurity experience, a strong understanding of threat landscapes, and the ability to mentor junior analysts. This role leverages global resources and tools to develop business cyber maturity, with a focus on the Microsoft security stack.

Core Responsibilities

1. OT & IT Security Monitoring: Continuously monitor the security of both OT and IT environments, including SCADA systems, ICS, and supporting infrastructure for threats, anomalies, and signs of compromise.
2. Threat Hunting & Incident Response: Use tools like Azure Sentinel, Defender XDR, Defender IoT, Cisco Secure Access, Purview, and Tenable for proactive threat hunting across IT and OT networks, leveraging relevant threat intelligence.
3. Vulnerability Management & Patching: Identify and assess vulnerabilities within SCADA, ICS, and OT devices, ensuring timely remediation in collaboration with relevant teams.
4. Regulatory Compliance & Audit Support: Ensure compliance with standards such as NIST 800-82, IEC 62443, NERC-CIP, SOCI, NIST-CSF, NIS2; assist in audits and risk assessments.
5. Security Policy & Governance: Support development and enforcement of OT security policies, standards, and procedures aligned with industry frameworks.
6. Stakeholder Communication: Collaborate with Cyber Security Managers, OT Engineers, and Business Leaders to communicate risks and provide security updates.
7. Incident Investigation & Documentation: Fully investigate, document, and address security incidents within OT to improve response capabilities.
8. Security Hardening & Best Practices: Secure industrial networks, remote access, and third-party integrations with industry best practices like network segmentation and zero-trust.
9. Define and Measure Excellence: Establish security performance metrics aligned with organizational expectations and embed security best practices in OT operations.
10. Enhance OT & SCADA Security Awareness: Promote OT and SCADA security awareness internally and externally, working with marketing and communications teams.

Qualifications and Experience

Include a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, certifications like AZ-500, CISSP, etc., extensive experience with Azure Sentinel, Defender XDR, and OT security, along with stakeholder management skills, especially within critical infrastructure sectors.

Additional details on knowledge areas and preferred standards are provided in the original description.