Threat & Vulnerability Analyst (Cyber Security)

🚀 Join Centrica's IT Security Team as Threat & Vulnerability Analyst! 🚀

Centrica is seeking a motivated Threat & Vulnerability Analyst to join our Cyber Defence team. In this role, you will be responsible for identifying and addressing security threats and vulnerabilities using a variety of security tools. If you are passionate about cybersecurity and thrive in a fast-paced environment, we would love to hear from you.

Location: Hybrid (occasional travel to the office)

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct vulnerability assessments and threat analyses using security tools and threat intelligence.

• Monitor and respond to emerging threat intelligence and vulnerabilities, collaborating with stakeholders and business units across Centrica.

• Utilize Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) tools to enhance endpoint protection.

• Manage and triage findings from various security tools.

• Document vulnerabilities, remediation efforts, and manage security incidents.

• Analyze security data and provide insights to wider teams, including cloud environments (AWS/Azure/Infrastructure/External Attack Surface Management).

• Stay updated on industry trends and attacker techniques.

• Collaborate with our threat-informed defence functions to ensure timely remediation of identified vulnerabilities.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Experience in cybersecurity, focusing on threat and vulnerability management.

• Relevant cybersecurity certifications preferred and a strong understanding of security frameworks and standards.

• Experience with Penetration testing

• Hands-on experience with security tools, including but not limited to vulnerability management tools, EDR, NDR, SIEM, Qualys etc

• Proactive mindset and attention to detail.

• Strong analytical and communication skills.

• Strong team player.

• Enthusiastic

Desirable Attributes:

• Experience with additional security tools.

• Knowledge of scripting languages such as Python or PowerShell.

• Knowledge of cloud security principles (AWS, Azure).