Third-party Cyber Risk Analyst

ScottishPower; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy company based in Glasgow is seeking a Third-Party Cyber Risk Analyst. This role is pivotal in managing risks associated with third-party vendors and ensuring cyber resilience. Candidates should possess a strong background in cyber security and a familiarity with frameworks like NIST and ISO/IEC 27001. The position offers a salary of £42-52K and hybrid working arrangements, alongside a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

36 days annual leave

Holiday purchase option

Share Incentive Plan

Technology Vouchers

Electric Vehicle Schemes

Cycle to Work scheme

Dental insurance options

Life Assurance (4x salary)

Financial wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Strong foundation in cyber security.
• Familiar with risk management frameworks.
• Experience in assurance functions.
• Legal awareness in cybersecurity.

Responsibilities

• Conduct cyber evaluations.
• Support lifecycle management of third-party risks.
• Collaborate across security functions.
• Contribute to incident reviews.
• Shape strategic planning for cyber risk management.

Skills

Cyber security fundamentals

Familiarity with NIST

Knowledge of ISO/IEC 27001

Experience with MITRE ATT&CK

Strong communication skills

Analytical thinking

Job description

Third-Party Cyber Risk Analyst

Location Glasgow

Salary: £42-52K

Permanent, Hybrid Working

Help us create a better future, quicker

We're looking for a dedicated Third-Party Cyber Risk Analyst to help strengthen our organisation's resilience against cyber threats emerging from our supply chain. This role plays a vital part in identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks associated with third-party vendors, suppliers, and partners-ensuring the integrity and security of our operations.

What you'll be doing

As part of a global cyber security function, you'll contribute to our mission of delivering cyber-resilient OT and IT systems that support a safe and reliable electricity supply. You'll work closely with internal teams and external stakeholders, applying established methodologies across Corporate to ensure alignment with Iberdrola and ScottishPower's cyber risk standards.

Your responsibilities will include conducting cyber evaluations, supporting lifecycle management of third-party risks, and collaborating across security functions to deliver a holistic approach to supply chain protection. You'll also contribute to incident reviews and help shape strategic planning and reporting for cyber risk management.

What you'll bring

We're seeking someone with a strong foundation in cyber security, familiar with frameworks like NIST, ISO/IEC 27001, and MITRE ATT&CK. Experience in assurance functions, legal awareness in cybersecurity, and a solid understanding of governance and risk management are key.

Beyond technical expertise, we value strong communication, analytical thinking, and the ability to work collaboratively across diverse teams. If you're passionate about security, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and are committed to continuous improvement, we'd love to hear from you.

This is your opportunity to be part of a forward-thinking organisation where your work directly contributes to protecting critical infrastructure and shaping the future of cyber resilience.

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 day to make this happen. With diverse opportunities across our businesses and a commitment to invest in our own internal talent, ScottishPower can offer people real career opportunities that meet personal and professional goals, in a global organisation.

Inclusion, diversity, and a social purpose are at the heart of everything we do. Together with our values, they bring us together into a stronger, more sustainable business with direct links to the communities we serve. It takes all kinds of people to build a large-scale business like ours, so whatever your background, you'll fit right in.

ScottishPower is committed to providing reasonable support or adjustments in our recruiting processes for candidates with disabilities, long term conditions, mental health conditions, or who are neurodivergent or require pregnancy-related support. If you need support, please reach out to careers scottishpower.com .