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Centrica • United Kingdom

Cyber Security Analyst

Employment type:  Full time
8.5

/10

Transparency Ranking

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top 3 scores:
96%

Location flexibility

92%

Hours flexibility

88%

Autonomy

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Job Description

We are Centrica! We’re so much more than an energy company. We’re a family of brands revolutionising a cleaner, greener future. Working here is #MoreThanACareer - we’re powered by purpose. Together we can make an impact that will truly change tomorrow. Whether you’re developing cutting-edge green tech, helping customers on the front line or simplifying operations behind the scenes.

Your work here isn’t just a job – it’s a mission. We all play a vital role in energising a greener, fairer future.

An opportunity play your part – As part of the IT Controls programme strategy, you will address any deficiencies in the current IT Controls operating model. Your expertise will contribute to creating a permanent pool of resources dedicated to assuring the quality of DTS IT Controls. This is a crucial part of the DTS Security GRC function, where your efforts will directly impact the security and resilience of our systems.

Join us at Centrica, where your skills will help shape the future of cyber security and protect our digital landscape.

Location: UK (talk to us about flexible working)

The day to day –

  • Conduct the IT Controls assurance procedures.
  • Assist in the upkeep of the control framework and the related control descriptions.
  • Evaluate the evidence of controls to confirm the completion of control assurance requirements.
  • Detect areas of control deficiency and proceed with escalation as necessary.
  • Generate comprehensive reports on control efficacy for executive review within Centrica.
  • Provide guidance on control prerequisites and oversee the design and execution of controls.
  • Collaborate with both external and internal audit teams to coordinate and address audit activities.
  • Remain informed about regulatory and contractual developments to maintain control relevance to the business needs.

About You –

  • Holds esteemed certifications in the industry, such as CISA or ISO Auditor credentials.
  • Adept in critical analysis and adept at developing strategies to overcome challenges.
  • Skilled in nurturing stakeholder relationships, excelling in both technical and non-technical communication.
  • Possesses a thorough comprehension of information security mechanisms, including identity/access management, encryption protocols, and multi-factor authentication systems.
  • Well-informed on cyber security threats and proactive in implementing measures to mitigate risks.
  • Has a keen understanding of the energy sector's trends, from power utilities to retail energy and the oil & gas market, and the accompanying security challenges.
  • Well-versed in various regulatory frameworks and security standards, including COBIT, CPNI, NIST, ISO27xx, Cyber Essentials, and SWIFT.
  • Proficient in ensuring compliance and adept at negotiating with challenging counterparts.
  • Outstanding verbal and written communication skills, capable of managing multiple demands.
  • Able to perform effectively under pressure, prioritize tasks efficiently, and meet tight deadlines.
  • Independent work ethic, proficient in handling tasks and resources effectively while working remotely with minimal supervision.

What’s in it for you –

  • Competitive salary and bonus potential.
  • Employee Energy Allowance at 15% of the government price cap.
  • Pension scheme.
  • Company Funded Healthcare Plan.
  • 25 days holiday allowance, plus public holidays, and the option to buy up to 5 additional days.
  • Excellent range of flexible benefits, including technology vouchers, electric car lease scheme & travel insurance.

At Centrica we embrace diversity and actively seek to attract individuals with unique backgrounds and perspectives. To build a more sustainable future, we need the best team – a team with a diverse mix of people and skills, where everyone feels welcome and able to succeed. We are dedicated in helping to close the diversity gap and would love to see more females, people of colour and LGBTQ+ employees, as well as those from a variety of cultures and ethnicity to veterans and the differently abled. Supporting diversity and inclusion is a big part of who we are, we are not looking for people to fit into our culture but to add to it!


PLEASE APPLY ONLINE by hitting the 'Apply' button.

Applications will ONLY be accepted via the ‘Apply’ button.

This role is being handled by the Centrica recruitment team and NO agency contact is required.

Company benefits

Adoption leave
Open to part-time employees
Enhanced sick days
Flexible working week
Enhanced sick pay
Gym membership
Health insurance
Mental health platform access
Compassionate leave
Dental coverage
Fertility treatment leave
Buy or sell annual leave
Optional unpaid leave
Shared parental leave
Enhanced maternity leave
Carer’s leave
Enhanced paternity leave
Pregnancy loss leave
Cycle to work scheme
Equity packages
Life insurance
Annual pay rises
Share options
Financial coaching
Employee discounts
Volunteer days
Company car
Travel loan
Enhanced pension match/contribution

We asked employees of Centrica what it's like to work there, and this is what they told us.

Location flexibility
96%
Employees are very happy with their working location freedom
Hours flexibility
92%
Employees are very happy with the flexibility in the hours they work
Benefits
82%
Employees are very happy with the benefits their company offers
Work-life balance
79%
Employees feel that they can switch off quite easily from work
Role modelling
83%
Employees feel that flexible working is part of the culture
Autonomy
88%
Employees feel they have complete autonomy over getting their work done

Additional employee ratings
(these do not contribute to the FlexScore®)

Diversity
80%
Employees feel that the diversity is good and there are continued efforts to improve it
Inclusion
82%
Employees feel like the company culture is brilliantly inclusive and equitable
Culture
84%
Employees feel like it is a really great environment to work in
Mission
85%
Employees feel very excited about and aligned with the company mission
Salary
72%
Employees feel that their salary is good and matches the value they bring

Working at Centrica

Company employees

20,000

Gender diversity (male:female)

68:32

Office locations

Windsor, London, Cardiff, Leicester, Glasgow, Edinburgh, Manchester, Dublin, Stockport, Staines, Hampton, Aberdeen, Barrow, Hull

Hiring Countries

Belgium

Denmark

Ireland

Singapore

United Kingdom

Awards & Achievements

2nd – Large companies

2nd – Large companies

Flexa100 2024
3rd – Consumer Goods

3rd – Consumer Goods

Industry awards 2023

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