Senior Cyber Security Analyst

Do you have experience in NIST standards?, Do you have a Bachelor's degree?, Insight Global is looking for a dynamic, hands-on senior OT Cyber Security analyst for one of the leading Solar Development companies globally. This individual will be responsible for monitoring cyber risk and facilitating the remediation of identified vulnerabilities for IT and OT systems across Lightsource bp. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in cybersecurity, a strong understanding of threat landscapes, and the ability to mentor junior analysts. This role will leverage global resources and tools to develop business cyber maturity, with a strong focus on the Microsoft security stack.

This is a hands-on role focused on monitoring cyber risks and fixing vulnerabilities across IT and OT systems. The analyst will use tools like Azure Sentinel, Defender XDR, Defender IoT, Cisco Secure Access, Purview, and Tenable to detect threats and support incident response. They'll ensure compliance with industry standards (e.g. NIST, IEC 62443, SOCI), help develop and enforce OT security policies, and work closely with stakeholders to communicate risks and raise awareness. The role also includes mentoring junior analysts, improving incident documentation, and promoting a security-first culture across the organisation.

Must Haves:

• Experience in cybersecurity, including incident response, threat hunting, and vulnerability management

• Strong hands-on experience with Microsoft Defender security stack: Azure Sentinel, Defender XDR, Defender for IoT, Defender for Cloud, Purview

• Deep understanding of SCADA, ICS, and OT environments

• Familiarity with regulatory frameworks: NIST 800-82, IEC 62443, ISO27001, Cyber Essentials Plus

• Experience with Tenable, Cisco Secure Access, Fortinet and Cisco Firewalls

• Excellent stakeholder communication skills, including engagement with OT Engineers and business leaders

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

• Relevant certifications: AZ-500 (Azure Security Engineer), CISSP, CCP, CompTIA Security+, GCIA, GCIH

Plusses:

• Experience in Critical National Infrastructure (CNI) environments

• Knowledge of NERC CIP and SOCI standards

• Exposure to network segmentation, zero-trust architecture, and remote access security

• Experience mentoring junior analysts and promoting security awareness