Cybersecurity Specialist

Company Overview

Southern Water is a leading water company that prioritizes the well-being of its customers, employees, and the environment. With a strong commitment to sustainability, we strive to deliver high-quality services while minimizing our impact on the planet.

Estimated Salary

The estimated salary for this role is £75,000 per annum, commensurate with skills and experience.

Job Description

This exciting opportunity is part of Southern Water's digital transformation journey, where you will play a crucial role in shaping our threat and vulnerability management approach. You will work closely with our Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) in Durrington offices, utilizing cutting-edge practices and industry-standard tools to protect our systems and data.

Key Responsibilities:

• Scope and organize penetration tests to identify vulnerabilities
• Manage scheduled and ad-hoc scanning and testing to ensure robust security posture
• Convert findings into actionable recommendations and track resolutions
• Utilize comprehensive threat intelligence feeds to inform decision-making and drive proactive measures
• Perform threat hunting to proactively detect potential threats
• Document and update information security policies, standards, and processes to ensure they remain current
• Support incident response efforts and contribute to the refinement of our Configuration Management Database (CMDB)
• Liaise with physical and personnel security teams, particularly regarding Critical National Infrastructure (CNI)
• Respond to regulator inquiries and collaborate with national authorities, such as the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC)
• Shape and refine our threat and vulnerability management strategy and approach
• Educate and advise project teams on security considerations and best practices

Required Skills and Qualifications

To excel in this role, you will possess:

• Experience in threat and vulnerability management within complex organizations
• Proficiency in monitoring threat levels and assessing potential impact
• Ability to review threat reports, make informed decisions, and follow through on issues to resolution
• Strong prioritization skills to focus on the most critical threats
• Expertise in industry-standard scanning tools and threat intelligence feeds
• Knowledge of ISO 27001 and ISO 27002 frameworks
• Excellent documentation and reporting skills
• Attention to detail and ability to effectively communicate complex concepts
• Collaborative mindset to work with diverse teams and stakeholders
• Able to translate technical findings into actionable insights

Benefits

As a valued member of our team, you can expect:

• Competitive salary and annual leave package
• Generous pension contribution
• Life assurance equal to 4x salary
• Flexible working arrangements, including hybrid model
• Access to training and development opportunities to enhance your skills
• Discounts with popular retailers and access to employee benefits
• Cycle-to-work scheme and occupational health service

Others

If you're passionate about cybersecurity and eager to contribute to a dynamic organization like Southern Water, apply now to take the next step in your career.