Cyber Security Incident Response Team (CSIRT) Specialist

Capenhurst
11 months ago
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Help us to make a world of difference

Urenco is a global leader in the production of low carbon energy. We work at the cutting edge of the transition to a sustainable, net zero world.

We’re looking for a Cyber Security Incident Response Team (CSIRT) Specialist. Based at our Capenhurst office 2/3 days a week.

At Urenco we’re committed to giving you opportunities to be your best. If you feel you meet some, but not all of what we're looking for, please still apply. We believe in embracing the passion and potential of our people, and to achieve this we offer market leading training and development experiences. Along with the opportunity to be mentored and coached by some of the smartest minds in the industry.

What you’ll do:

Ensure the triage, investigation, and remediation/mitigation of incidents using digital forensic tools and cybersecurity methodologies.
Provide support for OT security monitoring, alerting, and investigations.
Collaborate with diverse stakeholders and functions to address cybersecurity incidents, alerts, and the implementation of security technologies.
Conduct threat hunting, develop threat models, identify threat vectors, and create use cases for effective security monitoring.
What do you need to thrive in this role?

Demonstrates strong incident response experience with a consultancy mindset.
Possesses a strong curiosity and analytical mindset - capable of identifying core problems and collaborating with various functions to resolve incidents.
Thinks strategically, to determin localised issues while evaluating and addressing their broader, global impact.
Remains calm under pressure, managing incidents methodically and avoiding knee-jerk reactions.
Excels in stakeholder engagement and business influence, effectively helping the organisation determin and mitigate risks.
 
What can you expect from us?

More than just a job, we offer a future. More than just a place to work, we provide an opportunity to prosper.  As an employee of Urenco you will receive:

Annual leave starting at 25 days, which increases by one day for every two years of service up to a maximum of 30 days. In addition, you will accrue 13 additional days off to be used flexibly. There’s also a newly added scheme for buying and selling holiday, up to 5 days. 
A diverse range of family friendly policies.
A generous bonus scheme.
A defined contribution pension scheme; with up to 16% employer’s contribution.
Single private medical and dental cover.
Flexible benefits package; including life assurance and income protection. In addition, you’ll have an opportunity to purchase additional benefits that suit your lifestyle and take advantage of tax and NI savings.
Education and training; we take pride in helping people learn and develop by supporting, accelerating and directing your learning. As well as the completion of mandatory health and safety courses, training packages will be offered to meet your specific needs.
Creating a diverse and inclusive workforce

As a truly global company with a presence in the UK, USA, Germany, and the Netherlands, we know that our individual differences make us stronger. Putting people at the heart of our business, we strive to create an open and inclusive workplace that allows every voice to be heard and diversity to thrive. If you require any reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process, please let our talent acquisition team know.

Because together, we are one Urenco. We are enriching the world. And enriching your future

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