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An opportunity to play your part - At Centrica, our Global Security Operations Centre (GSOC) is at the forefront of protecting our business from evolving cyber threats. As a Senior Global Security Operations Centre Analyst, you'll be the key technical escalation point between our Security Analyst team and the Cyber Security Incident Response Team (CSIRT), leading complex investigations and supporting the response to significant security incidents.  Working across cloud, endpoint, identity, and network technologies, you'll play a critical role in strengthening our cyber defences while helping shape the future of security operations through threat hunting, automation, AI-assisted workflows, and continuous improvement. If you're passionate about cyber security, enjoy solving complex

challenges, and want to make a real impact, we'd love to hear from you.

Location: UK-based hybrid role, Occasional travel to site.

Day to day -

• Lead complex cyber security investigations across Centrica, acting as the primary technical escalation point within the GSOC and supporting incident response before escalation to CSIRT where required.
• Investigate and respond to threats across cloud, endpoint, identity, email, network and Operational Technology (OT) environments, assessing impact and driving effective response actions.
• Manage incidents through the full lifecycle, coordinating containment, remediation, recovery and post-incident reviews while balancing cyber risk and business priorities.
• Proactively hunt for threats and partner with Threat Intelligence and Detection Engineering teams to identify emerging risks, improve detections and strengthen security visibility.
• Develop and enhance detection rules, analytics, use cases and response playbooks, helping continuously improve our security operations capability.
• Mentor and support Security Analysts by providing technical guidance, knowledge sharing and oversight during complex investigations, helping the team grow and succeed.
• Collaborate with Cyber Defence, Technology and business teams to drive operational excellence, support automation and AI-assisted security operations, produce clear incident reporting, and participate in the GSOC on-call rota.

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What are the must haves

• Proven experience working within a Security Operations Centre (SOC), Cyber Defence, Threat Hunting, Incident Response or a similar cyber security function, with the ability to lead complex investigations and act as a technical escalation point.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the confidence to assess risk, make informed decisions and remain composed during high-pressure cyber incidents.
• Hands-on experience with Microsoft Sentinel, Microsoft Defender, SIEM and EDR technologies, with a strong understanding of security monitoring, detection and response.
• Good knowledge of modern technology environments, including Microsoft Azure, AWS, SaaS platforms, identity services and enterprise infrastructure, alongside an understanding of attacker methodologies and frameworks such as MITRE ATT&CK.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, capable of translating technical findings into clear, meaningful updates for both technical and business audiences.
• Experience coaching, mentoring and supporting the development of other analysts, with a collaborative approach to knowledge sharing and team success.
• A proactive and curious mindset with a passion for continuous improvement, threat hunting, automation, AI-assisted security operations and staying ahead of emerging cyber threats.

What's in it for you?

• Enjoy a generous market salary, along with fantastic growth opportunities and a vibrant work environment!
• Power up your pay with a 15% Employee Energy Allowance, surpassing the government's price cap!
• Secure your future with our comprehensive pension plan, designed for peace of mind.
• Elevate your health with our fully-funded company healthcare plan, prioritizing your well-being.
• Recharge with a generous 25-day holiday allowance, plus public holidays, and even purchase up to 5 extra days for extended relaxation!
• Experience unparalleled work-life balance with an exceptional selection of flexible benefits, from tech treats and eco-friendly car leases to travel insurance for your adventures!

Why should you apply?   
  
We’re not a perfect place – but we’re a people place. Our priority is supporting all of the different realities our people face. Life is about so much more than work. We get it. That’s why we’ve designed our total rewards to give you the flexibility to choose what you need, when you need it, making sure that you and your family are supported not only financially, but physically and emotionally too. Visit the link below to discover why we’re a great place to work and what being part of more means for you.  
  
https://www.morethanacareer.energy/centrica

If you're full of energy, fired up about sustainability, and ready to craft not only a better tomorrow, but a better you, then come and find your purpose in a team where your voice matters, your growth is non-negotiable, and your ambitions are our priority.

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