Cyber Risk and Assurance AnalystScottishPower HQ, GlasgowSalary from £44,000 to £55,000 (D.O.E) per annum plus excellent benefitsFlexible Hybrid WorkingClosing Date: 28 December 2025Help us create a better future, quickerAt the heart of all business visions and activities are the people whose individual efforts and performance make it happen. We encourage our people to be proud of where they work, to share their ideas and to own their careers. We promote a safe working environment and push people to shape and progress their careers so that we grow our talent within the company.ScottishPower Energy Networks (SPEN) has kicked off an ambitious security transformation programme to transparently reduce risk, achieve compliance with NIS regulations and deliver a cyber resilient business, the Risk and Assurance Analyst will be essential in achieving our goals. A Risk and Assurance Analyst within SP Energy Networks (SPEN) plays a critical role in supporting SPEN Cyber’s mission to maintain robust cybersecurity governance, manage cyber risks effectively, and deliver assurance across IT and OT environments.This postholder is central to ensuring compliance with regulatory frameworks such as the NCSC Cyber Assessment Framework (CAF), and internal policies and standards. The Cyber Risk &amp; Assurance analyst will collaborate with stakeholders across the business to embed cyber governance practices, assess and mitigate risks, and provide assurance on the effectiveness of cyber controls and capabilities.The role offers exposure to a wide range of cybersecurity disciplines within a dynamic and regulated energy sector environment.What you’ll be doingWithin this position, you will be responsible for:Third Party Risk Management<ul><li>Execute the full Third Party Risk Management (TPRM) lifecycle, including onboarding, control evaluation, and ongoing monitoring.</li><li>Maintain and update supplier inventory, contribute to supplier segmentation and tiering, and contribute to continuous improvement of TPRM frameworks.</li><li>Collaborate with cross-functional teams (IT, Legal and Procurement) to embed risk mitigation strategies across supplier engagements.</li><li>Assess the design and operational effectiveness of supplier controls, ensuring compliance with ISO 2700, IEC 62443, and regulatory requirements.</li><li>Coordinate cyber assurance reviews for strategic suppliers, identifying control gaps, evaluate remediation plans, and track actions to closure.</li><li>Support risk reporting and escalation processes, ensuring visibility of supplier related cyber risks to senior leadership.</li></ul>Risk<ul><li>Support Cyber Risk Owners in documenting and managing risks within the enterprise risk management system.</li><li>Contribute to risk reporting and escalation processes, ensuring visibility of key cyber risks to senior leadership.</li></ul>Assurance<ul><li>Maintain and update the CAF Evidence Repository and dashboard reporting of attainment status.</li><li>Providing assurance input for change initiatives and regulatory compliance assessments. </li></ul>What you’ll bringTechnical Skills:<ul><li>Minimum 3 years’ experience in Third Party Risk Management, Cyber Risk, or Assurance within a regulated environment.</li><li>Familiarity with structured management systems and compliance frameworks (ISO 27001, IEC 62443).</li><li>Understanding of IT and OT cybersecurity principles, frameworks and best practices such as NCSC CAF, ISO27001, MITRE or NIST CSF.</li><li>Proficiency in risk assessment methodologies and assurance planning.</li><li>Awareness of regulatory requirements, such as NIS Regulations.</li><li>Professional certifications (CISA, SSCP, CISM) or similar are advantageous but not mandatory.</li></ul>Soft Skills/Abilities:<ul><li>Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.</li><li>Excellent communication skills for engaging technical and non-technical stakeholders.</li><li>Collaborative team player with strong stakeholder engagement.</li><li>Adaptability to change and ability to manage multiple priority in a fast paced environment.</li></ul>As a minimum, you will need to demonstrate:<ul><li>At least 2 years of experience in a regulated environment, preferably in industrial sectors (energy or otherwise).</li><li>Hands-on experience in TPRM process, including supplier onboarding, control evaluation and ongoing monitoring.</li><li>Practical exposure to cyber risk assessments and control evaluations.</li><li>Familiarity with risk management tools and assurance dashboards.</li><li>Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver within deadlines.</li><li>Excellent written and verbal communication skills for reporting and presenting assurance outcomes.</li><li>Demonstrated collaboration skills to promote efficient team working relationships.</li></ul>What’s in it for you As well as a competitive salary which is reviewed annually, you can also enjoy a number of other benefits. With our pension scheme, we’ll double match your contribution up to a company contribution of 10%. At ScottishPower, we believe it’s the little things we do in life that make a big difference. From helping you look after your family’s wellbeing, save for your future and take personal steps for climate action – our benefits are designed to help you have everything you need to take care of your world – today and tomorrow. That’s why our benefits include:<ul><li>36 days annual leave</li><li>Holiday purchase – perfect your work/life balance with extra annual leave</li><li>Share Incentive Plan and Sharesave Scheme</li><li>Payroll giving and charity matched funding</li><li>Technology Vouchers – save more and spread the cost of your technology purposes</li><li>Count us in – pledge to reduce carbon emissions and help fight climate change</li><li>Electric Vehicle Schemes – to help you transition to green/clean driving</li><li>Cycle to Work scheme and public transport season ticket loans</li><li>Options to purchase dental insurance, private medical insurance, health cash plan and annual health assessments</li><li>Life Assurance (4x salary)</li><li>Access to SmartSave financial wellbeing support</li><li>Plus shopping, leisure, restaurant and gym discounts, and unique employee deals on travel insurance and more</li></ul>Why SP Energy NetworksSP Energy Networks is part of the Iberdrola Group, one of the world’s largest integrated utility companies and a world leader in wind energy. We keep electricity flowing to homes and businesses through Central and Southern Scotland, North Wales and in the North West of England. We operate over 4000km of cables and lines that make-up the transmission network – connecting infrastructure like wind farms into the electricity system. It’s a role that puts us right at the heart of Scotland’s ambition to be Net Zero by 2044. And we’re taking it very seriously. We’re investing &gt;£5.5 billion into our transmission network, directly supporting the rapid growth needed in renewable energy. With diverse opportunities across our businesses and a commitment to invest in our own internal talent, ScottishPower can offer people real career opportunities that meet personal and professional goals, in a global organisation.Inclusion, diversity, and a social purpose are at the heart of everything we do. Together with our values, they bring us together into a stronger, more sustainable business with direct links to the communities we serve. It takes all kinds of people to build a large-scale business like ours, so whatever your background, you’ll fit right in.We are committed to providing reasonable support or adjustments in our recruiting processes for candidates with disabilities, long term conditions, mental health conditions, or who are neurodivergent or require pregnancy-related support. If you need support, please reach out to <a href="mailto:careers@scottishpower.com">careers@scottishpower.com</a>.MobilityPlease note that any applicant who is not a citizen of the country of the vacancy will be subject to compliance with the applicable immigration requirements to legally work in that country. If/when required, the Company will support the employee with the necessary Immigration requirements.IMPORTANT Advert will close at 23:59 GMT the day before Job Posting End Date belowDecember-29-2025

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Cyber Risk and Assurance Analyst

Cyber Risk and Assurance AnalystScottishPower HQ, GlasgowSalary from £44,000 to £55,000 (D.O.E) per annum plus excellent benefitsFlexible Hybrid WorkingClosing Date: 28 December 2025Help us create a better future, quickerAt the heart of all business visions and activities are the people whose individual efforts and performance make it happen. We encourage our people to be proud of where they work, to share their ideas and to own their careers. We promote a safe working environment and push people to shape and progress their careers so that we grow our talent within the company.ScottishPower Energy Networks (SPEN) has kicked off an ambitious security transformation programme to transparently reduce risk, achieve compliance with NIS regulations and deliver a cyber resilient business, the Risk and Assurance Analyst will be essential in achieving our goals.&nbsp;A Risk and Assurance Analyst within SP Energy Networks (SPEN) plays a critical role in supporting SPEN Cyber’s mission to maintain robust cybersecurity governance, manage cyber risks effectively, and deliver assurance across IT and OT environments.This postholder is central to ensuring compliance with regulatory frameworks such as the NCSC Cyber Assessment Framework (CAF), and internal policies and standards. The Cyber Risk &amp; Assurance analyst will collaborate with stakeholders across the business to embed cyber governance practices, assess and mitigate risks, and provide assurance on the effectiveness of cyber controls and capabilities.The role offers exposure to a wide range of cybersecurity disciplines within a dynamic and regulated energy sector environment.What you’ll be doingWithin this position, you will be responsible for:Third Party Risk Management<ul><li>Execute the full Third Party Risk Management (TPRM) lifecycle, including onboarding, control evaluation, and ongoing monitoring.</li><li>Maintain and update supplier inventory, contribute to supplier segmentation and tiering, and contribute to continuous improvement of TPRM frameworks.</li><li>Collaborate with cross-functional teams (IT, Legal and Procurement) to embed risk mitigation strategies across supplier engagements.</li><li>Assess the design and operational effectiveness of supplier controls, ensuring compliance with ISO 2700, IEC 62443, and regulatory requirements.</li><li>Coordinate cyber assurance reviews for strategic suppliers, identifying control gaps, evaluate remediation plans, and track actions to closure.</li><li>Support risk reporting and escalation processes, ensuring visibility of supplier related cyber risks to senior leadership.</li></ul>Risk<ul><li>Support Cyber Risk Owners in documenting and managing risks within the enterprise risk management system.</li><li>Contribute to risk reporting and escalation processes, ensuring visibility of key cyber risks to senior leadership.</li></ul>Assurance<ul><li>Maintain and update the CAF Evidence Repository and dashboard reporting of attainment status.</li><li>Providing assurance input for change initiatives and regulatory compliance assessments.&nbsp;</li></ul>What you’ll bringTechnical Skills:<ul><li>Minimum 3 years’ experience in Third Party Risk Management, Cyber Risk, or Assurance within a regulated environment.</li><li>Familiarity with structured management systems and compliance frameworks (ISO 27001, IEC 62443).</li><li>Understanding of IT and OT cybersecurity principles, frameworks and best practices such as NCSC CAF, ISO27001, MITRE or NIST CSF.</li><li>Proficiency in risk assessment methodologies and assurance planning.</li><li>Awareness of regulatory requirements, such as NIS Regulations.</li><li>Professional certifications (CISA, SSCP, CISM) or similar are advantageous but not mandatory.</li></ul>Soft Skills/Abilities:<ul><li>Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.</li><li>Excellent communication skills for engaging technical and non-technical stakeholders.</li><li>Collaborative team player with strong stakeholder engagement.</li><li>Adaptability to change and ability to manage multiple priority in a fast paced environment.</li></ul>As a minimum, you will need to demonstrate:<ul><li>At least 2 years of experience in a regulated environment, preferably in industrial sectors (energy or otherwise).</li><li>Hands-on experience in TPRM process, including supplier onboarding, control evaluation and ongoing monitoring.</li><li>Practical exposure to cyber risk assessments and control evaluations.</li><li>Familiarity with risk management tools and assurance dashboards.</li><li>Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver within deadlines.</li><li>Excellent written and verbal communication skills for reporting and presenting assurance outcomes.</li><li>Demonstrated collaboration skills to promote efficient team working relationships.</li></ul>What’s in it for you As well as a competitive salary which is reviewed annually, you can also enjoy a number of other benefits. With our pension scheme, we’ll double match your contribution up to a company contribution of 10%.&nbsp;At ScottishPower, we believe it’s the little things we do in life that make a big difference. From helping you look after your family’s wellbeing, save for your future and take personal steps for climate action – our benefits are designed to help you have everything you need to take care of your world – today and tomorrow. That’s why our benefits include:<ul><li>36 days annual leave</li><li>Holiday purchase – perfect your work/life balance with extra annual leave</li><li>Share Incentive Plan and Sharesave Scheme</li><li>Payroll giving and charity matched funding</li><li>Technology Vouchers – save more and spread the cost of your technology purposes</li><li>Count us in – pledge to reduce carbon emissions and help fight climate change</li><li>Electric Vehicle Schemes – to help you transition to green/clean driving</li><li>Cycle to Work scheme and public transport season ticket loans</li><li>Options to purchase dental insurance, private medical insurance, health cash plan and annual health assessments</li><li>Life Assurance (4x salary)</li><li>Access to SmartSave financial wellbeing support</li><li>Plus shopping, leisure, restaurant and gym discounts, and unique employee deals on travel insurance and more</li></ul>Why SP Energy NetworksSP Energy Networks is part of the Iberdrola Group, one of the world’s largest integrated utility companies and a world leader in wind energy. We keep electricity flowing to homes and businesses through Central and Southern Scotland, North Wales and in the North West of England. We operate over 4000km of cables and lines that make-up the transmission network – connecting infrastructure like wind farms into the electricity system. It’s a role that puts us right at the heart of Scotland’s ambition to be Net Zero by 2044. And we’re taking it very seriously. We’re investing &gt;£5.5 billion into our transmission network, directly supporting the rapid growth needed in renewable energy. With diverse opportunities across our businesses and a commitment to invest in our own internal talent, ScottishPower can offer people real career opportunities that meet personal and professional goals, in a global organisation.Inclusion, diversity, and a social purpose are at the heart of everything we do. Together with our values, they bring us together into a stronger, more sustainable business with direct links to the communities we serve. It takes all kinds of people to build a large-scale business like ours, so whatever your background, you’ll fit right in.We are committed to providing reasonable support or adjustments in our recruiting processes for candidates with disabilities, long term conditions, mental health conditions, or who are neurodivergent or require pregnancy-related support. If you need support, please reach out to <a href="mailto:careers@scottishpower.com">careers@scottishpower.com</a>.MobilityPlease note that any applicant who is not a citizen of the country of the vacancy will be subject to compliance with the applicable immigration requirements to legally work in that country. If/when required, the Company will support the employee with the necessary Immigration requirements.IMPORTANT&nbsp;Advert will close at 23:59 GMT the day before Job Posting End Date belowDecember-29-2025

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