Title:  Cyber Threat Intelligence Specialist - NESO

About the Role

National Energy System Operator (NESO) is on a journey towards a sustainable and secure energy future. Together we build on this momentum, advancing the Electricity System Operator’s (ESO) plan for zero carbon operability of the electricity system by 2025.

National Energy System Operator (NESO) are looking for a Cyber Threat Intelligence Specialist, to join a growing team, the Threat Intelligence Group (TIG). 

The team provide a single source of Physical and Cyber Threat Intelligence and advises on the threat landscape to NESO and the wider energy sector, monitor for operational threats, manage our risk exposure, and provide insights to enable security operations. In delivering threat intelligence products to customers within NESO Security and wider organisational departments, the team add value by providing threat assessment and recommendations. The customer driven approach will be further supported by a mindset of continuous improvement.

The Cyber Threat Intelligence Specialist will have a keen understanding of the energy sector Cyber Threat Landscape, the intelligence cycle, key frameworks and models and form part of the team to continue to deliver actional threat intelligence to stakeholders.

This role can be based from Wokingham or Warwick, and we continue to offer hybrid working from office and home. We are open to full time and part time applicants, as well as flexible working arrangements. 

Key Accountabilities

Delivery

• Provide excellence in analysing a variety of security threats and communicating threat to NESO security and the wider energy sector. 
• Demonstrates using digital technology and data insights to identify requirements and develop Cyber Threat Intelligence outputs.
• Collate, record, evaluate, analyse, and disseminate all source intelligence reporting with a focus on outputs relevant to NESO and the wider energy sector.
• Provide primary and secondary source intelligence reports, updates, and threat assessments to support operational understanding and threat awareness for the NESO and the wider energy sector.
• Deliver information in formal reports or as presentations and briefings to internal and external customers.

Outreach

• Engage stakeholders and maintain relationships to provide intelligence fusion opportunities.
• Maintain relationships with customers to understand their intelligence requirements.
• Maintain relationships with government and energy sector stakeholders to improve understanding of threat intelligence for NESO and the wider energy sector.
• Take active involvement in industry forums and research groups.

Subject Matter Expertise

• Implement the intelligence cycle effectively to advance understanding of current and emerging threats.
• Support knowledge sharing between the Threat Intelligence function and other teams such as Security Operations, Vulnerability Management and Incident Response
• Observe strict non-disclosure rules about your work, the extent of which may vary.
• Conduct analysis and research to determine the identity, motivations, relationships, targets / victims, capabilities, tooling, and infrastructure of threat actors relevant to the NESO and the whole energy sector.

About You

We’re forging the path, and we know we can’t do it alone. That’s why we need visionary minds like yours to join us on this transformative journey. In this case, we’re looking for:

• Team player and experienced at working in multi-disciplinary and diverse teams.
• Proven analytical skills and capable of solving new and complex problems. 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate the impact and importance of detailed technical information to non-technical and senior audiences. 
• Building and maintaining relationships with customers and stakeholders. 
• Previous experience in critical national infrastructure or similar sector, involving the analysis and delivery of threat intelligence.   

Qualifications
Essential: Degree-level qualification or equivalent experience with strong background in intelligence and threat analysis 
Desirable: Additional professional security qualifications/certifications in appropriate areas. Understanding of the cyber threat landscape

About What You'll Get

A competitive salary ranging from circa £55,000 to £62,000 – dependent on experience and capability.

As well as your base salary, you will receive a bonus based on company performance, 26 days annual leave as standard and a competitive contributory pension scheme where we will double match your contribution to a maximum company contribution of 12%. 

You will also have access to a comprehensive benefits package tailored to support your well-being and professional success. From a competitive salary to flexible work arrangements, we promote your work-life balance. Enjoy fit for purpose wellbeing and lifestyle offerings, ongoing skill development aligned to our Purpose and Values, and be part of a supportive community that values your individuality and where you can belong.

About Us

Traditionally, Britain’s energy system has been split into two areas – gas and electricity – but to ensure that Britain’s energy system is secure and affordable there needs to be co-ordination across the whole energy system, with one single entity responsible for translating policy into immediate strategy. National Energy System Operator (NESO) will bring unparalleled change.

Forge a path to a sustainable future for everyone.
Your energy, our future, together.

About the National Energy System Operator (NESO)
In Autumn of 2024, the ESO transitioned to National Energy System Operator, or NESO for short. Previously denoted as the Future System Operator (or FSO), the new National Energy System Operator is the independent body responsible for planning Great Britain’s electricity and gas networks and operating the electricity system.

 
The ESO, including all of its existing roles, are now at the heart of the new National Energy System Operator. As NESO, we will build on our existing roles, capabilities, and ways of working significantly to create an organisation the energy system and its users’ need. Our new capabilities will enable us to look across vectors, including electricity, natural gas and hydrogen, and crucially consider the trade-offs between them. 

The organisation is set up as a public corporation with its own Board of independent directors, with complete operational independence from government, the regulator and any and all commercial interest. As was the ESO, NESO will be licenced and regulated by Ofgem through price control agreements and obligated to identify optimal solutions to system operations and planning in the most sustainable, affordable and secure way for all. #

The time to deliver is now. As part of our team, you won’t just be touching the lives of almost everyone in Great Britain – you’ll be shaping the way we use and consume energy for generations to come.

More Information

This role closes on 10/06/2025 at 23:59, however we encourage candidates to submit their application as early as possible and not wait until the published closing date as this can vary.

We work towards the highest standards in everything we do, including how we support, value and develop our people. Our aim is to encourage and support employees to thrive and be the best they can be. We celebrate the difference people can bring into our organisation, and welcome and encourage applicants with diverse experiences and backgrounds, and offer flexible and tailored support, at home and in the office. 

We're committed to building a workforce that represents the communities we serve, and a working environment in which each individual feels valued, respected, fairly treated, and able to reach their full potential.

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