Cyber Threat Intelligence Analyst

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 to play your part – As a Cyber Threat Intelligence Analyst at Centrica, your role involves diligent monitoring and analysis of various information sources to uncover actionable insights. These insights are crucial for the operational information security functions, enabling them to implement timely countermeasures. Additionally, the analyst supports the Head of Security Defence & Posture by providing both proactive and reactive cyber threat intelligence services. This support is vital in safeguarding Centrica's computing assets, data, and customer base, thereby maintaining the integrity of the company's brand reputation.

Location: UK (talk to us about flexible working)

The day to day –

• Partner with Security Leadership to manage threat intelligence.
• Analyse intelligence from various sources.
• Stay updated on cyber threat trends.
• Perform threat modelling to identify key cyber risks.
• Create threat intelligence briefings for stakeholders.
• Disseminate actionable cyber threat intelligence.
• Integrate and automate threat indicators.
• Inform leadership of critical emerging threats.
• Establish detection rules for dark web activity.
• Monitor and respond to credential compromise alerts.
• Coordinate with Global Security on ransomware threats.
• Oversee the threat intelligence platform's efficiency.
• Optimize intelligence delivery to security systems.
• Evaluate and integrate relevant intelligence feeds.
• Enhance threat intelligence with improved data sources.

About you –

• Proficient in intelligence analysis, including OSINT, dark web exploration, social media scrutiny, data synthesis, and identifying threat origins.
• Skilled in crafting security alerts and advisories for operational teams.
• Versed in Security Operations and Cyber Incident Response protocols.
• Adept in managing SIEM systems and analyzing log data.
• Familiar with the threat dynamics in sectors like utilities, energy, and oil & gas.
• Ideally hold a Bachelor's degree in IT, computer science, or related fields is preferred, though substantial experience can substitute for formal education.
• Certifications such as GCTI, CompTIA Security+, or GIAC Certified Intrusion Analyst are advantageous but not mandatory.

What’s in it for you –

• Competitive basic salary with 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!

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