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Cyber Security Data Analyst

National Gas · Birmingham, West Midlands

Salary
£44,642 – £49,894Estimated
Type
Full-time
Posted
10 days ago

Overview

Vulnerability Analyst/ Cyber Security Data Analyst £44,642 - £49,894 + bonus Warwick, Hybrid flexible working At National Gas, the work we do matters.

About this role

Vulnerability Analyst/ Cyber Security Data Analyst

£44,642 - £49,894 + bonus

Warwick, Hybrid flexible working

At National Gas, the work we do matters.

As Britain's national gas network, we help keep the lights on, businesses running, and homes warm by maintaining the critical infrastructure that transports gas across Great Britain. While providing the energy security Britain relies on today, we're also helping transform the network for a clean energy future.

Join us and help secure Britain's energy.

The Attack Surface Reduction (ASR) team within Cyber Security is responsible for identifying, measuring and reducing security risk across National Gas by proactively testing, assessing and challenging the resilience of our technology and operational environments. The Vulnerability Analyst (or Cyber Security Data Analyst) helps to deliver a comprehensive programme of security testing, including vulnerability scanning and security configuration reviews, ensuring weaknesses are identified early and accurately.

For this role we can consider a strong Data Analyst (MS Excel, Power BI) to manipulate and present data and confidently and clearly manage internal stakeholders. A strong interest and broad knowledge of Cyber Security would be highly regarded.

What you'll be doing:**

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 Reporting: Generating detailed vulnerability assessment reports, including findings, recommendations, and risk assessments, to communicate the status of vulnerabilities to management and stakeholders.

Vulnerability Management: Managing the lifecycle of vulnerabilities from discovery to remediation, including vulnerability triage, prioritization, tracking, and reporting.

Risk Analysis: Analysing the impact and severity of identified vulnerabilities

Remediation Planning: Collaborating with system administrators, developers, and other stakeholders

Patch Management: Working closely with IT teams to ensure that security patches and updates are applied promptly

Security Awareness: Providing guidance and training to employees.

What you'll bring:**

Essential

Strong analytical and investigative skills, using MS Excel and PowerBI confidently

Effective communication (written and verbal) and collaboration across different teams.

Critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.

Prioritisation: working in a rapidly changing environment, you’ll need to be able to prioritise multiple activities.

Initiative: the ability to work on your own initiative and take responsibility for your and team deliverables.

Positive attitude: having a willingness to learn and develop yourself.

Desirable

Relevant University degree in Computer / Cyber Security / Engineering and Security certifications will be an advantage e.g. CISSP, CISM, SEC+, GIAC Security Essentials (GSEC).

Knowledge of cybersecurity, physical security, and risk management principles as well as Operational Technology (OT) and Critical National Infrastructure (CNI).

Ability to adapt to evolving threat landscapes.

Detailed 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.

Security Clearance:**

Candidates must be eligible to obtain and maintain Security Clearance (SC) throughout their employment. For further information, visit www.gov.uk (UK Security Vetting: Clearance Levels).

What we can offer you:**

Double-match pension (up to 12% company contribution)

Annual performance bonus up to 6%

26 days holiday (plus statutory holidays)

10x salary life assurance and income protection

Flexible benefits including healthcare, dental, and technology options

Family-friendly policies, wellbeing support, and professional development opportunities

Inclusive recruitment:**

We're building a workforce that reflects the communities we serve, championing diversity, and creating an inclusive workplace where everyone is valued for their unique contribution. We support reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and beyond.

National Gas is a Disability Confident employer and signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant.

More Information**

Advert close: 29th July 2026, with interviews soon after

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Why this fits a police background — match score 100/100

  • Police experience explicitly valued
  • Investigative casework
  • Risk & threat assessment
  • Working to legislation & regulation
  • Security operations

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