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Threat Intelligence Lead

Paddington
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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 Threat Defence and Cyber Security Operations - Threat Intelligence Lead. Based at our Paddington site, you’ll build on the existing URENCO capabilities to further develop the Threat Intelligence function within the Threat Defence and Cyber Security Operations Team.  We’re looking for a motivated and experienced individual who wants to join a high performing team and be a part of and influence a transformational journey.

This role reports to the Head of Threat Defence and Cyber Security Operations and is based full time/Hybrid at Paddington or Capenhurst with a minimum of 2 days a week working in the office times/days to be agreed with LM under direction of Head of Threat Defence and Cyber Security Operations.  When on sites this role will also work very closely with the local Information Security Managers reporting locally for H&S site requirements.

Successful candidates will be required to achieve and maintain SC clearance. Potential for DV clearance at a later date.

If a role has been identified as open to flexible working during the approval process / briefing call:

This role is open to flexible working. We encourage you to apply and discuss your preferred working pattern with us.

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:

Assist in shaping the Threat Defence and Cyber Security Operations Strategy to enhance the current capabilities.  Build and deliver the services in the strategy through a combination of in house and outsourced service providers.
Develop, lead and manage Threat Intelligence services including:
Manage and conduct investigations into External landscape, threats and any impact to the organisation with regards to Cyber Security
Managing All TI sources including Dark Web, credential monitoring & Alerting
Manage and conduct Brand Protection
Mange and conduct Threat Intelligence Reporting
Mange and conduct Information Sharing
Mange working with MSSP to support TI services and tool integration
Revise and develop processes and tooling to strengthen the current Threat Intelligence services, review policies and highlight the challenges that may impact the organisation from an external risk.
Build relationships with other organisations across the civil nuclear sector for Threat Intelligence information sharing
Co-ordination with stakeholders, build and maintain positive working relationships with them. Including:
Perform threat management, threat modelling, identify threat vectors and develop use cases for security monitoring with the wider CISO team
Support Cyber Security incident response process
Support Vulnerability Management Process
Support RFI for wider stakeholders
What do you need to thrive in this role?

Knowledge of security concepts such as cyber-attacks and techniques, threat vectors, risk management, incident management etc
Experience in threat management
Knowledge of various operating system flavors including but not limited to Windows, Linux, Unix
Knowledge of applications, databases, middleware to address security threats against the same
Experience in delivering a threat intelligence function and working with information security, especially Computer Incident Response Team (CIRT), Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT), Computer Security Incident Response Centre (CSIRC) or a Security Operations Centre (SOC)
Demonstrable experience of supporting the development and delivering of a cyber defence strategy
Demonstratable experience of building deliverables, reporting and metrics around Threat Intelligence functions
Knowledge of cloud security concepts and tools assessing cloud-based vulnerabilities
Proficient in preparation of reports, dashboards and documentation
Excellent communication and leadership skills
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:

Salary; £73866- £86901
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

Annual leave of 27 days per annum.
A generous bonus scheme based on achievement of personal and company objectives.
A diverse range of family friendly policies. including access to Bright Horizons Back-Up Care, which provides UK employees with emergency care options when regular arrangements fall through.
A defined contribution pension scheme: contributions start at 4% (employee) and 10% (employer).
Hybrid Working Pattern: up to two days working remotely on average per week. Flexible start and finish times, with a 1.30pm finish on Fridays.
Flexible benefits package; including life assurance and income protection. In addition, you’ll have an opportunity to purchase additional benefits that suit your lifestyle.
Paid time off for volunteering.
The opportunity to join our private medical and dental insurance schemes.
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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