Information Security Analyst

Here in Technology our mission is simple – deliver and maintain secure and stable IT services, maximising value to our business.  

Dig a little deeper and you will find a living, breathing department, of highly talented individuals and teams, buzzing with energy, ideas, and enthusiasm. Who are always interested in learning new, innovative, and exciting ways for us to aid our business colleagues, and ultimately our customers experience.  

Collectively, we provide a critical national infrastructure to millions of customers in our region, so the only question is why wouldn't you want to be part of that? 

If you want to do more because you care, we’d love to talk to you. There really is something for everyone here. 

EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW  

Our highly innovative Information Security team do a wonderful job protecting our business, our people, and our customers from these daily threats and you have an opportunity to join the team as our Cyber Security Analyst.

In this role you will play a key role in ensuring that the business’ technology assets are protected and monitored from cyber threats, while also ensuring that there is an effective cyber security system developed, with effective day-to-day use and management of security operations processes and key controls to identify and respond to issues.

You will support in the reduction of Severn Trent’s risk exposure to security incidents and deploy remedial activity for risks associated with unauthorised data loss, unauthorised access to critical technology and systems, or financial fraud.  We’ll look for you to leverage and continuously improve the key security operations and controls within our Cyber defences while in pursuit of identifying and responding to unusual activity, such as logging and monitoring, endpoint protection and vulnerability management.

Other key accountabilities in the role will be: -

• Lead Security Operations processes and ensure the Cyber Security Capability is adequately fine-tuned and leveraged across the broader security team.
• Design, installation, configuration, operation and maintenance of an effective cyber security system including policy development and enforcement, technical controls and tools such as security event monitoring, threat management, security testing, malware prevention, identity management and data leakage prevention.
• Perform technical cyber security risk assessments, gap analysis and vulnerability assessments to identify risks and corresponding treatment steps
• Production and distribution of security performance metrics
• Lead the investigation and responding to security related incidents.

WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO THE ROLE 

You’ll join the team with experience of working within an Information Security operations and engineering environment, with further experience in the development and documentation of integrated solution and detailed designs.

We’ll ideally be looking for you to have dedicated experience in the cyber security operations, dealing with complex issues and have an excellent knowledge of technologies such as Windows, Unix, and Networking.  We’ll look for you to have demonstrated experience in conducting cyber security risk and vulnerability assessments as well as experience in working within and improving cybersecurity key control environments.

We welcome people from all walks of life and celebrate individuality as we know diverse minds, experiences and backgrounds help us to learn and better serve our communities. We want people who show up and get involved. Those who are ready to be part of something bigger and who want to make a difference because they care.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU  

Working here isn’t just a job. You can build a career at Severn Trent. We’ll reward you for it, too. We have a range of benefits that recognise great work, and award-winning training to help you reach your potential. And we’ll also help you play your part in looking after the environment and the communities where we live. 

With that in mind, here are just some of our favourite's perks that you’ll get being part of the Seven Trent family:

• 28 days holiday + bank holidays (and the ability to buy/ sell up to 5 days per year) 
• Annual bonus scheme (up to £2,250 based on company performance and subject to eligibility)
• Leading pension scheme – we will double your contribution (up to 15% when you contribute 7.5%)  
• Sharesave – the chance to buy Severn Trent Plc shares at a discounted rate 
• Dedicated training and development with our Academy 
• Electric vehicle scheme and retail offers 
• Family friendly policies 
• Two paid volunteering days per year

WHAT’S NEXT 

We can’t wait to hear from you.     

Before you apply, you’ll need an updated copy of your CV and about five minutes to spare.

If your curiosity has been piqued and you're wanting to find out even more, search #LifeAtSevernTrent on social media.   

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