SPR OT Security Operations Analyst

NY STATE ELECTRIC & GAS; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 43,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

36 days annual leave

Pension matching 10%

Electric Vehicle scheme

Cycle to Work

Job summary

ScottishPower Renewables is seeking a Security Operations Analyst to provide continuous security monitoring and incident response across OT environments in a hybrid Glasgow office setting. You’ll work with our MSP and internal teams to triage alerts, investigate threats and escalate incidents using SIEM tools including QRadar.

The role emphasizes OT/ICS awareness, threat intelligence and vulnerability management, with opportunities to enhance SOC playbooks and detection capabilities within

Qualifications

• Experience in a SOC or security monitoring environment.
• Familiar with SIEM tools such as QRadar.
• Understanding of attack techniques and indicators of compromise.
• OT/ICS experience beneficial; not essential.
• Relevant security certifications such as Security+, GCIH, GCED or SC-200.

Responsibilities

• Provide continuous security monitoring, alert triage, investigation and response support across OT environments.
• Gain exposure across Cyber Operations & Response in the first year.
• Monitor alerts across SIEM and OT detection tools, escalate incidents.
• Support incident response, evidence gathering and post-incident reviews.
• Contribute to SOC process improvements, playbooks and detection capabilities.

Skills

SOC Analyst

SIEM (QRadar)

OT Security

Threat Intelligence

Incident Response

Vulnerability Management

Tools

QRadar

SIEM

Job description

SPR OT Security Operations Analyst

Salary: £43-54K (plus up to 10% bonus and double-match pension)

Location: Glasgow (hybrid, 2-3 days in the office)

Permanent, Full time

Due to the nature of the role, the successful candidate will need to be able to obtain NSV SC clearance - You will need to have lived continuously in the United Kingdom for a period of 5 years before being eligible to meet the Minimum Residency Criteria

Help us create a better future, quicker

This is an opportunity to join ScottishPower Renewables in a hands-on cyber security role, helping protect the systems that support critical national infrastructure.

What You'll Be Doing

As a SOC Analyst, you'll provide continuous security monitoring, alert triage, investigation and response support across OT environments. During your first year, you'll gain exposure across Cyber Operations & Response, building a strong understanding of the operational environment and how we detect and respond to cyber threats.

Working within a hybrid SOC model, you'll collaborate closely with our Managed Security Service Provider, Cyber Operations & Response teams and operational stakeholders. The role will involve monitoring security alerts across SIEM, OT detection and other security tooling, investigating suspicious activity and escalating confirmed incidents through the appropriate response processes.

You'll also support incident response activity, including investigation and evidence gathering, alongside Vulnerability Management and Cyber Threat Intelligence initiatives. Accurate documentation will be important, helping support assurance, audit requirements and post-incident reviews.

Continuous improvement is another key part of the role. You'll contribute to developing SOC processes, playbooks and detection capability while working within ScottishPower Renewables's security policies and regulatory obligations, including NCSC CAF and NIS requirements.

What You'll Bring

We're looking for someone with experience in a SOC or security monitoring environment. You should understand security alerts, incidents and escalation processes, preferably with practical familiarity of SIEM or security monitoring tools such as QRadar. A good understanding of common attack techniques, threat actors and indicators of compromise will also be important.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills are essential. You'll need to manage multiple alerts and investigations, prioritise activity based on risk and operational impact, and communicate clearly with technical and operational teams.

Experience within OT or IC environments would be beneficial, but it isn't essential. Exposure to threat hunting or detection engineering would also be useful, alongside certifications such as Security+, GCIH, GCED or SC-200.

The role has a particular focus on OT security and safety-critical environments, providing an opportunity to develop broader cyber operations experience while helping strengthen the resilience of essential infrastructure.

The position works Monday to Friday, Hybrid with 2 days in the office 9am to 5pm, within a wider 24/7 operational environment.

There will be opportunities for on-call and the candidate must be eligible for SC clearance.

What's in it for you

As well as a competitive salary which is reviewed annually, you can also enjoy a number of other benefits. With our pension scheme, we'll double match your contribution up to a company contribution of 10%.

At ScottishPower, we believe it's the little things we do in life that make a big difference. From helping you look after your family's wellbeing, save for your future and take personal steps for climate action - our benefits are designed to help you do just that - so that you have everything you need to take care of your world - today and tomorrow. That's why our benefits include:

• 36 days annual leave
• Holiday purchase - perfect your work/life balance with extra annual leave
• Share Incentive Plan and Sharesave Scheme
• Payroll giving and charity matched funding
• Technology Vouchers - save more and spread the cost of your technology purposes
• Count us in - pledge to reduce carbon emissions and help fight climate change
• Electric Vehicle Schemes - to help you transition to green/clean driving
• Cycle to Work scheme and public transport season ticket loans
• Options to purchase dental insurance, private medical insurance, health cash plan and annual health assessments
• Life Assurance (4x salary)
• Access to 'nudge' financial wellbeing support
• Plus shopping, leisure, restaurant and gym discounts, and unique employee deals on travel insurance and more

Why ScottishPower

ScottishPower is part of the Iberdrola Group, one of the world's largest integrated utility companies and a world leader in wind energy. With a commitment to generate all of our energy from renewable resources and a drive to create the energy infrastructure of the future, we're at the forefront of the journey to Net Zero and investing over £6m every working da