Senior Cyber Security Analyst

About this role

We are Lightsource bp – and we're on a mission to become a global leader in onshore renewables, anchored by our proven track record in solar development.

For over a decade we've been actively working to diversify the way our world is powered with sustainable and responsible renewable power. We work to safely deliver affordable, reliable, large-scale onshore renewable and energy storage solutions to help the world decarbonise.

Our growing business is constantly innovating and investing to help drive the energy transition. Our people and projects are focused on supporting long-term sustainable growth and energy security.

Lightsource bp operates with five core values: Safety, Integrity, Respect, Sustainability, and Drive.

We seek to attract and hire individuals who share our commitment to creating a safe workplace, uphold the highest standards of integrity, and demonstrate respect for colleagues, communities, and the environment. Our recruitment process promotes sustainability by valuing long-term growth and responsible practices, while seeking candidates with the drive to innovate and lead in the global energy transition.

Together, these values shape how we engage, assess, and welcome talent to join us in delivering transformational solar power solutions worldwide.

Lightsource bp was fully acquired by bp in 2024.

What you'll do (the role)

Summary

We are seeking a dynamic, hands-on Senior Cybersecurity Analyst to monitor cyber risk and lead the remediation of identified vulnerabilities across Lightsource bp's IT systems globally. You will be responsible for threat detection, investigation, and incident response, leveraging a modern security technology stack with a strong focus on the Microsoft Defender ecosystem. Working across multiple business areas and time zones, you will proactively hunt for security issues, assess emerging threats, and partner with infrastructure and support teams to strengthen our security posture and drive business cyber maturity.

Responsibilities of the Role

Continuously monitor the organization's security systems and infrastructure using SIEM, EDR, and related toolsets to detect signs of compromise and investigate security events to completion

Proactively conduct threat hunting using threat intelligence frameworks (MITRE ATT&CK, Cyber Kill Chain) and available security platforms to identify and mitigate emerging threats

Assess new and evolving cyber threats to the business, optimizing existing Microsoft Defender technologies and other security solutions to better counter identified risks

Identify vulnerabilities in systems and applications; collaborate with Infrastructure, Digital Workplace, and Support teams to prioritize, patch, and remediate issues in a timely manner

Manage core Security Operations (SecOps) tooling platforms, ensuring correct configuration, maximizing security value from existing investments, and maintaining high-quality configuration documentation

Communicate proactively with stakeholders across the business, providing clear technical and non-technical updates during investigations and escalations

Support the development, enforcement, and continuous improvement of cloud security policies, standards, and procedures in alignment with industry frameworks (NIST 2.0, CIS, NIS2) and regulations

Create and maintain security awareness training content and assist in its delivery to colleagues across the organization

Why you'll make a great member of the team

Experience & Knowledge Required

Experience

5+ years of professional experience in cybersecurity, with at least 2+ years in a Security Operations Center (SOC) or incident response role

Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Defender XDR and expert-level knowledge of Microsoft Sentinel, including KQL query writing and analytics rule development

Strong hands-on experience with Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, including policy configuration and threat investigation

Demonstrable experience responding to cyber threats and working in an Azure-focused cloud environment

Proven experience with the Cyber Kill Chain, MITRE ATT&CK, and other security defence and intelligence frameworks

Experience in stakeholder management and engagement at C-Suite level

Experience working for Critical National Infrastructure (CNI) organizations is desirable

Knowledge

Microsoft Security Stack: Defender XDR/Sentinel, Defender for Cloud, Defender for Cloud Apps, Defender EASM, Copilot for Security

Vulnerability Management: Defender XDR, Tenable IO/Nessus, Defender EASM

Data Governance & IDAM: Microsoft Purview (DLP and information governance), Entra ID, Conditional Access Policies

Device Management: Working understanding of Intune (MDM/MAM)

Networking/Firewalls: Exposure to Cisco Meraki and Fortinet FortiGate (desirable)

Regulatory & Compliance Frameworks: NIST 2.0 Cyber Security Framework (required); NIS2, NERC CIP, SOC2, and IEC 62443 OT standards (desirable)

ITIL Principles: Good understanding of ITIL principles and their application to IT service management

Information Security Technologies: Firewalls, intrusion detection systems, vulnerability assessment tools, logging solutions, gateway and endpoint security products, and authentication mechanisms

Operational Technology (OT) Cyber Security: Desirable but not required

Skills Required

Advanced threat detection, investigation, and incident response capabilities

Strong technical troubleshooting and problem-solving skills with ability to work across complex, global technology environments

Expert-level proficiency with Microsoft security tools and cloud-based security architectures

Excellent communication skills: ability to translate complex technical concepts for both technical and non-technical audiences

Proactive mindset with genuine enthusiasm for cybersecurity and drive to improve security posture

Ability to remain calm under pressure and manage multiple incidents and priorities

Cross-functional collaboration: ability to partner effectively with Infrastructure, Digital Workplace, Support, and business teams worldwide

Strong documentation and reporting skills for both technical and executive audiences

Subject matter expertise with proven ability to identify and champion security improvement opportunities

Education Required

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, Cybersecurity, or a related field

Industry-recognized certification (one or more of the following):

Azure Security Engineer (AZ-500)

Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)

Certified Cyber Professional (CCP)

CompTIA Security+

GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH)

GIAC Certified Intrusion Analyst (GCIA)

Additional Notes / Role-Specific Requirements

Working Environment

This is a global role supporting an expanding, geographically dispersed workforce and technology stack

You will interface regularly with multiple business areas across different time zones

You will work within a small, talented cybersecurity team and collaborate with a global IT organization

The role requires engagement with the convergence of IT and Operational Technology (OT) security, reflecting the evolving landscape of energy infrastructure protection

International regulatory compliance knowledge will be increasingly important as the organization scales across multiple jurisdiction

Why you'll want to work for us

Our company is a place where you can be yourself and grow, a place where your ideas and opinions matter.

Be you: We pride ourselves on being an inclusive community, where every individual is valued and treated with respect.

Be responsible: Our culture is driven by our core values – from operating safely to ensuring our projects are responsible.

Be recognized: Alongside a competitive salary, we offer a variety of benefits including annual bonus, retention bank, health insurance, pension and other local benefits.

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