| Position | OT Cyber Security Analyst |
| Posted | 19 Jul 2026 |
| Expired | 18 Aug 2026 |
| Company | Drax |
| Location | York | GB |
| Job Type | Full Time |
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OT Cyber Security Analyst
Full time, Permanent
Department – Cyber
Location – Drax Power Station Selby OR Glasgow – hybrid working (3 days on site)
Closing date: 31 July
About the role:
We’re looking for an OT (Operational Technology) Cyber Analyst to join our Cyber Security Team and play a key role in ensuring the reliability and safety of UK critical national infrastructure.
As an OT Cyber Analyst, you’ll be responsible for monitoring, assessing, and securing Drax’s operational technology systems, including industrial control systems (ICS) and supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) systems, against cyber threats and vulnerabilities.
This role has is focussed on supporting our portfolio of generation assets, and therefore this role will require some travel to sites throughout the UK approximately 30% of the time.
Key areas of focus include:
· Cyber Tooling Deployment & Maintenance - Tooling is deployed to agreed project timelines, operates at performance baselines, and remains fully supported with no unplanned degradation to security monitoring capability.
· Project Delivery Support - Provide cyber security SME support to OT and business projects, ensuring controls are designed, implemented and validated in line with Drax Policies and industry standards.
· Compliance Assurance – Ensure audit and assurance activities are conducted thoroughly, with accurate findings, and that all required evidence is complete and delivered on time.
· Stakeholder collaboration – Ensure stakeholder feedback is positive, cyber requirements are consistently embedded in project outputs, and governance processes are completed without delays.
Who we’re looking for:
To be successful in this role you’ll be able to demonstrate the following:
· An understanding of Operational Technology (OT) environments, including Industrial Control Systems (ICS), SCADA, and plant networks is highly desirable but not required. A genuine interest in OT environments coupled with the desire to learn and develop is most important.
· Experience in deploying and supporting cyber security tooling such as security monitoring solutions (SIEM / logging platforms), network intrusion detection systems (IDS) and endpoint protection / EDR solutions.
· Knowledge of networking and infrastructure e.g. network architectures, firewalls and network segmentation.
· Knowledge of cyber security principles and frameworks such as NIS/CAF and IEC 62443.
Who we are:
We’re not just talking about making a difference, we’re making it happen. We generate dispatchable, renewable power and create stable energy in an uncertain world. Building on our proud heritage, we have ambition to become the global leader in sustainable biomass and carbon removals.
You’ll be joining our teams of practical doers, future thinkers and business champions. We’re enabling a zero carbon, lower cost energy future for all, and working hard to decarbonise the planet for generations to come.
Rewards and benefits:
As you help us to shape the future, we’ve shaped our rewards and benefits to help you thrive and support
your lifestyle. If successful in this role you’ll get:
· A discretionary bonus depending on company performance
· Private Healthcare
· SAYE (Sharesave): discretionary scheme from time to time
· Personal accident cover
· Group personal pension plan where we’ll pay up to 10%
· Holiday 25 days plus bank holidays
· Reimbursement of the cost of your annual membership of one relevant and appropriate professional body
We’re committed to making a tangible impact on the climate challenge we all face. Drax is where your individual purpose can work alongside your career drive. We work as part of a team that shares a passion for doing what’s right for the future. With Drax you can shape your career and a future for generations to come.
Together, we make it happen.
At Drax, we’re committed to fostering an environment where everyone feels valued and respected, regardless of their role. To make this a reality, we actively work to better represent the communities we operate in, foster inclusion, and establish fair processes. Through these actions, we build the trust needed for all colleagues at Drax to contribute their perspectives and talents, no matter their background. Find out more about our approach here.
Talk to us about flexible working!
How to apply:
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Please note that any offer made will be subject to enhanced pre-employment checks.
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