Senior Cyber Analyst

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Do you want to work at the front line of cyber regulation and help shape the future of energy resilience? Ofgem is looking for a Cyber Senior Analyst to join us and support high-impact regulatory work that strengthens the cybersecurity and resilience of Great Britain’s energy sector during its transition to Net Zero.

Ofgem is Great Britain’s independent energy regulator. We’re at the forefront of change across the energy sector, driving toward Net Zero whilst protecting energy consumers, especially vulnerable people.

We’re offering a permanent opportunity that places you at the heart of a dynamic and fast-evolving policy landscape. You’ll work within a collaborative, expert team, developing innovative regulatory approaches that support both digital security and the future decarbonisation of our energy system. This role offers the chance to work on one of the most ambitious policy missions of our time, while building your expertise in cyber regulation.

You’ll contribute to a major cross-government initiative developing a new Load Control licensing system, supporting cyber security regulation in partnership with key national stakeholders. The work is future-facing, technically rich, and critical to the safety and effectiveness of our energy system, giving you a unique opportunity to influence how cyber resilience is embedded in the transition to clean energy.

We’re looking for someone with a strong interest or background in cyber security, excellent analytical and communication skills, and the ability to see both the detail and the bigger picture. You’ll be confident working across policy areas, collaborating with internal and external stakeholders, and contributing to the development of forward-thinking solutions.

In return, you’ll join a mission-led, inclusive team where flexible working is supported, and your expertise is valued. You’ll benefit from excellent civil service benefits, including generous annual leave, a competitive pension, and opportunities to grow your skills and knowledge through our learning and development offer.

We have a critical purpose to drive cyber resilience across the energy system, ensuring that digital technologies are used securely, ethically and in the public interest. In this role, you’ll help deliver that vision, protecting consumers while supporting innovation and transformation across the sector.

Read on and find out more.

• Support multiple regulatory policy projects to deliver improvements in the energy sector’s cyber resilience. This could include activities such as:
  • Working across policy teams internally, with government partners, NESO and industry on implementation of policies to ensure a cyber-secure net zero transition,
  • Analysing licence applications to identify cyber maturity of applicants and make recommendations on licence application decisions,
  • Working with industry and government partners to develop guidance to support the development of new regimes or policies,
  • Working across policy teams internally, with government partners, NESO and industry to provide cyber security and resilience insights to regulatory projects.
• Manage stakeholder relationships, both internally and externally, and influence decision-making. Identify and develop new relationships with partners where required.
• Continue your professional development whilst at Ofgem to enable you to grow and deliver more.