Cyber Security Analyst

Worthing - UK

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Closing Date

Job Title:Cyber Security Analyst

Location:Durrington hybrid

ContractType:Permanent

Hours:37 hours per week

Salary:salary to be discussed at screening stage

This is an incredibly exciting time to join Southern Waters Digital Directorate as we continue a major transformation journey that places cyber resilience and digital innovation at the very heart of the organisation.

About the role

As a Cyber Security Analyst you will play a critical role in safeguarding both our digital and operational technology (OT) environments. Youll lead investigations own incident response actions and drive improvements across our cyber monitoring capability. This is a handson highimpact role where your expertise will directly strengthen the security of essential services relied upon by millions.

Working alongside our Senior Cyber Analysts SOC partners Digital teams and OT Operations youll help shape how we detect respond to and learn from emerging threats and contribute to the continual uplift of our cyber maturity across the enterprise.

What you will be responsible for

Youll lead proactive security monitoring manage endtoend incident investigations and enhance our forensic monitoring and detection capabilities.

Key responsibilities include:

Leading proactive security monitoring and threat detection across IT and OT environments making autonomous prioritisation and response decisions.
Owning cyber incident investigations from initial triage through to containment recommendations and coordinated remediation.
Managing digital forensics activities ensuring data integrity compliance and highquality executive and technical reporting.
Enhancing monitoring platforms rules playbooks and SOC tooling to continually strengthen our defence posture.
Supporting organisationwide awareness learning and capability development in DFIR and threat detection.

Additional requirements specific to this role

Work across critical infrastructure IT and OT environments as part of incident response and monitoring cycles.
Engage with regulated frameworks and expectations including ISO 27001 NIST CSF and CAFv4.
May be required to support outofhours incident handling depending on operational need.

What youll bring to the role

Essential

Advanced understanding of cyber security principles monitoring tools and incident response methodologies.
Experience with SIEM and EDR platforms such as LogRhythm Microsoft Defender for Endpoint or CrowdStrike.
Strong capability in triage investigation and rootcause analysis of cyber incidents.
Solid grounding in network endpoint and identity security fundamentals.
Educated to degree level (or equivalent experience) with 37 years experience in cyber operations SOC analysis or DFIR.
Strong understanding of vulnerabilities exploits and remediation approaches.

Desirable

Recognised industry certifications (e.g. GCIH GCFA GCFE CEH Security GIAC).
Exposure to incident handling forensic investigation or critical infrastructure environments.
Experience with scripting or automation (PowerShell Python).
A proactive curious and analytical mindset with strong communication and accuracy in documentation.

Southern Water is at the forefront of transforming Britains water industry investing significantly to enhance resilience sustainability and service excellence. With 7.8bn planned investment for 2025-30 this is an unparalleled opportunity to join a business committed to delivering a generational shift in the way water services are managed.

You will be joining at a time ofsignificant change working alongside a highly skilled leadership team witha clear visionfor the future. We offer an environment where senior professionals can make a meaningful impact influence major strategic decisions and drive long-term value creation

At Southern Water we believe diverse perspectives drive innovation. Ifyourepassionate about making a positive impact and think you can bring value to our teamwedlove to hear from youeven if youdonttick every box. Your unique skills and experiences could be exactly what we need.

If this roleisntquite whatyourelooking for but are keen to be contacted about opportunities at Southern Water you can register your details here: Introduce Yourself (-Introduce Yourself)

Our Commitment to Diversity

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds identities and experiences. We do not discriminate based on race ethnicity gender sexual orientation age disability religion or any other protected characteristic. If you need reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process please let us know.

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Job Title:Cyber Security Analyst

Location:Durrington hybrid

ContractType:Permanent

Hours:37 hours per week

Salary:salary to be discussed at screening stage

About the role

What you will be responsible for

Youll lead proactive security monitoring manage endtoend incident investigations and enhance our forensic monitoring and detection capabilities.

Key responsibilities include:

Leading proactive security monitoring and threat detection across IT and OT environments making autonomous prioritisation and response decisions.
Owning cyber incident investigations from initial triage through to containment recommendations and coordinated remediation.
Managing digital forensics activities ensuring data integrity compliance and highquality executive and technical reporting.
Enhancing monitoring platforms rules playbooks and SOC tooling to continually strengthen our defence posture.
Supporting organisationwide awareness learning and capability development in DFIR and threat detection.

Additional requirements specific to this role

Work across critical infrastructure IT and OT environments as part of incident response and monitoring cycles.
Engage with regulated frameworks and expectations including ISO 27001 NIST CSF and CAFv4.
May be required to support outofhours incident handling depending on operational need.

What youll bring to the role

Essential

Advanced understanding of cyber security principles monitoring tools and incident response methodologies.
Experience with SIEM and EDR platforms such as LogRhythm Microsoft Defender for Endpoint or CrowdStrike.
Strong capability in triage investigation and rootcause analysis of cyber incidents.
Solid grounding in network endpoint and identity security fundamentals.
Educated to degree level (or equivalent experience) with 37 years experience in cyber operations SOC analysis or DFIR.
Strong understanding of vulnerabilities exploits and remediation approaches.

Desirable

Recognised industry certifications (e.g. GCIH GCFA GCFE CEH Security GIAC).
Exposure to incident handling forensic investigation or critical infrastructure environments.
Experience with scripting or automation (PowerShell Python).
A proactive curious and analytical mindset with strong communication and accuracy in documentation.

If this roleisntquite whatyourelooking for but are keen to be contacted about opportunities at Southern Water you can register your details here: Introduce Yourself (-Introduce Yourself)

Our Commitment to Diversity

#LI-HM2

#LI-Hybrid

Required Experience:

Closing DateJob Title:Cyber Security AnalystLocation:Durrington hybridContractType:PermanentHours:37 hours per weekSalary:salary to be discussed at screening stageThis is an incredibly exciting time to join Southern Waters Digital Directorate as we continue a major transformation journey that places...

Closing Date

Job Title:Cyber Security Analyst

Location:Durrington hybrid

ContractType:Permanent

Hours:37 hours per week

Salary:salary to be discussed at screening stage

About the role

What you will be responsible for

Youll lead proactive security monitoring manage endtoend incident investigations and enhance our forensic monitoring and detection capabilities.

Key responsibilities include:

Leading proactive security monitoring and threat detection across IT and OT environments making autonomous prioritisation and response decisions.
Owning cyber incident investigations from initial triage through to containment recommendations and coordinated remediation.
Managing digital forensics activities ensuring data integrity compliance and highquality executive and technical reporting.
Enhancing monitoring platforms rules playbooks and SOC tooling to continually strengthen our defence posture.
Supporting organisationwide awareness learning and capability development in DFIR and threat detection.

Additional requirements specific to this role

Work across critical infrastructure IT and OT environments as part of incident response and monitoring cycles.
Engage with regulated frameworks and expectations including ISO 27001 NIST CSF and CAFv4.
May be required to support outofhours incident handling depending on operational need.

What youll bring to the role

Essential

Advanced understanding of cyber security principles monitoring tools and incident response methodologies.
Experience with SIEM and EDR platforms such as LogRhythm Microsoft Defender for Endpoint or CrowdStrike.
Strong capability in triage investigation and rootcause analysis of cyber incidents.
Solid grounding in network endpoint and identity security fundamentals.
Educated to degree level (or equivalent experience) with 37 years experience in cyber operations SOC analysis or DFIR.
Strong understanding of vulnerabilities exploits and remediation approaches.

Desirable

Recognised industry certifications (e.g. GCIH GCFA GCFE CEH Security GIAC).
Exposure to incident handling forensic investigation or critical infrastructure environments.
Experience with scripting or automation (PowerShell Python).
A proactive curious and analytical mindset with strong communication and accuracy in documentation.

If this roleisntquite whatyourelooking for but are keen to be contacted about opportunities at Southern Water you can register your details here: Introduce Yourself (-Introduce Yourself)

Our Commitment to Diversity

#LI-HM2

#LI-Hybrid

Job Title:Cyber Security Analyst

Location:Durrington hybrid

ContractType:Permanent

Hours:37 hours per week

Salary:salary to be discussed at screening stage

About the role

What you will be responsible for

Youll lead proactive security monitoring manage endtoend incident investigations and enhance our forensic monitoring and detection capabilities.

Key responsibilities include:

Leading proactive security monitoring and threat detection across IT and OT environments making autonomous prioritisation and response decisions.
Owning cyber incident investigations from initial triage through to containment recommendations and coordinated remediation.
Managing digital forensics activities ensuring data integrity compliance and highquality executive and technical reporting.
Enhancing monitoring platforms rules playbooks and SOC tooling to continually strengthen our defence posture.
Supporting organisationwide awareness learning and capability development in DFIR and threat detection.

Additional requirements specific to this role

Work across critical infrastructure IT and OT environments as part of incident response and monitoring cycles.
Engage with regulated frameworks and expectations including ISO 27001 NIST CSF and CAFv4.
May be required to support outofhours incident handling depending on operational need.

What youll bring to the role

Essential

Advanced understanding of cyber security principles monitoring tools and incident response methodologies.
Experience with SIEM and EDR platforms such as LogRhythm Microsoft Defender for Endpoint or CrowdStrike.
Strong capability in triage investigation and rootcause analysis of cyber incidents.
Solid grounding in network endpoint and identity security fundamentals.
Educated to degree level (or equivalent experience) with 37 years experience in cyber operations SOC analysis or DFIR.
Strong understanding of vulnerabilities exploits and remediation approaches.

Desirable

Recognised industry certifications (e.g. GCIH GCFA GCFE CEH Security GIAC).
Exposure to incident handling forensic investigation or critical infrastructure environments.
Experience with scripting or automation (PowerShell Python).
A proactive curious and analytical mindset with strong communication and accuracy in documentation.

If this roleisntquite whatyourelooking for but are keen to be contacted about opportunities at Southern Water you can register your details here: Introduce Yourself (-Introduce Yourself)

Our Commitment to Diversity

#LI-HM2

#LI-Hybrid

Required Experience: