Technology Security Analyst

Cornerstone; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 56,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension (6% employee + 6% employer)

Enhanced maternity & family leave

Life assurance

HolidayPlus

Virtual GP

Employee Assistance Programme

Retail and leisure discounts

Job summary

SGN is seeking a Technology Security Analyst to protect IT and OT networks across Glasgow, Edinburgh and Portsmouth. You will be the Security SME and the main contact for remediation of incidents, ensuring governance and security controls are in place.

You will work with security teams and vendors to monitor threats, manage vulnerabilities, and support audits. Flexible delivery and quarterly site visits are expected.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent career experience in a relevant discipline.
• Experience with cloud services (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS) including AWS.
• Knowledge of Sec Ops domains: monitoring, triage, threat and vulnerability management, incident handling.
• Familiarity with cyber security frameworks (NIST, ISO 27001/27005, IEC62443).
• Good communication skills across business levels.

Responsibilities

• Provide support across OT and IT security functions and governance.
• Document and present security metrics at monthly reviews.
• Act as SME in SGN Security for technical and non-technical guidance.
• Coordinate security activities with third-party vendors.
• Assist with audits, penetration testing, and incident lessons learned.
• Enforce security policies and coordinate mitigating actions with IT Leads.
• Attend head office in Portsmouth at least quarterly.

Skills

AWS

MS Sentinel

Defender

Security Monitoring

Threat & Vulnerability

Security Incident

Security Forensics

Vulnerability Assessments

Cyber Frameworks

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in relevant discipline

Tools

SOC Tools

Job description

Technology Security Analyst

Glasgow, Edinburgh, Portsmouth | £55.5k-£66.7k per annum (Dependent on skills & qualifications)

Full-time

Joint-contribution pension from 6% (12% total) – Enhanced maternity & family leave – Life assurance – HolidayPlus – Virtual GP & Employee Assistance Programme plus retail and leisure discounts & many more.

We are looking for a Security Operations Analyst to join us and ensure our IT and OT networks are secure and compliant. You will act as an SGN Security subject matter expert and act as the primary contact when assisting with Security incident remediation.

We deliver safety, warmth, and comfort to homes and businesses. Every role, whether in the office or on the front line, plays a key part in this mission. Here’s how you will contribute…

• Providing support to different Security functions, including OT Security, Governance Risk and Compliance, Security Assurance and other key business needs
• Ensuring security metrics are well documented and presented at monthly reviews
• Being a subject matter expert and remaining up to date on cutting‑edge technology, providing technical/nontechnical security support to the wider SGN Security team and organisation
• Working alongside third‑party network vendors, coordinating security activities
• Support with varied tasks, including internal and external audits, penetration testing activities and input into Incident & Lessons Learnt calls to identify solutions
• Ensuring security policies are enforced and completing routine technical vulnerability assessments, working with IT Security Leads to propose and coordinate delivery of mitigating actions and required solutions
• Attend head office in Portsmouth at least once a quarter

What you will need

• We’re looking for a blend of skills and attributes that make you a great fit for this role. If you don’t tick every box, don’t worry – we provide tailored learning and development programs to help you grow and succeed with us.
• You hold a degree or equivalent career experience in a relevant discipline
• Experience with cloud computing services (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS), in particular AWS, MS Sentinel and Defender
• Proven experience in some or all of the following Sec Ops domain areas: Monitoring, investigating & performing triage on security alerts, Threat & Vulnerability Management, Security Incident handling, Security Intelligence analysis, SOC Tools administration & Security Forensics, Security Engineering
• You have good understanding and experience of Cyber Security Frameworks and standards (NCSC security principles, NIST Framework, ISO 27001, ISO27005, IEC62443 etc)
• You have great attention to detail, a confident communicator across various business levels and decision‑maker when required
• Having experience in a cyber security role, IT support role and/or a background in infrastructure/endpoint support is essential

Not sure you meet every requirement?

Research shows some people – particularly women and those from underrepresented backgrounds – may hesitate to apply unless they meet every criteria. At SGN, we value diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.

If this role interests you but you’re not sure you tick every box, we’d still love to hear from you. You might be just who we’re looking for – now or in the future.

Why SGN?

SGN leads pioneering research and development for a net‑zero energy system. Our innovative technologies are transforming the gas industry while keeping people safe and warm. We are an award‑winning employer, including CCA Gold Awards for Great Places to Work and Inclusivity and Accessibility, and a proud Gold member of the Armed Forces Covenant.

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