Overview

Senior Vulnerability Analyst role at National Gas – Warwick/Hybrid. Salary up to £55,000 + benefits.

National Gas is securing Britain’s energy. We transport gas throughout Great Britain, repair and maintain gas pipelines, and manage the meters that allow millions of homes and businesses to access the energy they need. We are the national gas network, providing secure energy to power Britain, achieve net zero, and maintain our industrial competitiveness.

About the role

As Senior Vulnerability Analyst, you will join our dynamic and talented Cyber Defence Team, using your expertise to focus on:

• Vulnerability Assessment: Conducting regular vulnerability assessments using automated scanning tools, manual testing techniques, and security best practices to identify vulnerabilities in systems, networks, and applications
• Vulnerability Management: Managing the lifecycle of vulnerabilities from discovery to remediation, including vulnerability triage, prioritisation, tracking, and reporting
• Risk Analysis: Analysing the impact and severity of identified vulnerabilities based on factors such as the likelihood of exploitation, potential impact on the organisation, and existing security controls
• Remediation Planning: Collaborating with system administrators, developers, and other stakeholders to develop and implement effective remediation plans to address identified vulnerabilities in a timely manner
• Patch Management: Working closely with IT teams to ensure that security patches and updates are applied promptly to mitigate known vulnerabilities and reduce the organisation's exposure to security risks
• Vulnerability Reporting: Generating detailed vulnerability assessment reports, including findings, recommendations, and risk assessments, to communicate the status of vulnerabilities to management and stakeholders
• Security Awareness: Providing guidance and training to employees on best practices for identifying and reporting security vulnerabilities, promoting a culture of security awareness within the organisation

This is a hybrid role based between home and our Warwick HQ.

About you

• Skilled in cybersecurity, physical security, and risk management principles
• Operational Technology (OT) and Critical National Infrastructure (CNI) experience
• Excellent analytical and investigative skills
• Superb knowledge of the hardware and software systems in use across both IT and OT domains and the architectural arrangements in place to support management and operation of systems
• Ability to adapt to evolving threat landscapes
• Effective communication, critical thinking and problem-solving skills

What we can offer you

• Salary up to £55,000 (dependent on experience)
• Annual bonus of 6% based on personal and company performance
• 26 days’ holiday plus 8 statutory holidays – plus option to buy 5 additional days
• Double-match pension scheme - for every £1 you put in, we'll add £2 (max company contribution 12%)
• Opt-In flexible benefit scheme, including salary sacrifice private healthcare, dental insurance, technology plans and more
• Financial protection with 10x salary death in service and financial support if you're unable to work due to long term illness or injury
• Excellent family friendly provisions - maternity/paternity/adoption/surrogacy/ shared parental leave
• Career progression, professional training and development
• Employee assistance programme offering free confidential professional counselling 24/7
• Financial support to cover the cost of professional membership subscriptions relevant to your role

About us

National Gas is securing Britain’s energy. We transport gas throughout Great Britain, repair and maintain gas pipelines, and manage the meters that allow millions of homes and businesses to access the energy they need. We are the national gas network, providing secure energy to power Britain, achieve net zero, and maintain our industrial competitiveness.

At National Gas, we are disability confident and we are signatories of the Armed Forces Covenant, committed to building a workforce that represents the communities we serve. We celebrate the different experiences our colleagues bring to our organisation, and strongly encourage applicants of all backgrounds to apply.

We understand candidates may require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process. Please discuss these with your recruiter so we can accommodate your needs.

Security Clearance

The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain Security Check (SC) security clearance for this role. Many of the positions within our company are subject to national security clearance and Trade Control restrictions. This means that your eligibility for certain roles may be affected by your place of birth, nationality, current or former citizenship, and any residency you hold or have held. Further details are available at United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk).

Seniority level: Associate

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Information Technology

Industry: Utilities