Cyber Security Vulnerability Lead

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Avangrid (Iberdrola)

Compensation

£57 - £72

United Kingdom, Glasgow

On-site

Posted March 27, 2026

Job Description

Cyber Security Vulnerability Lead

Location: Glasgow
Salary: £57- £72K (up to 15% bonus & private healthcare)
Hybrid working (2-3 days per week)

Permanent

***Due to the nature of the role, the successful candidate will need to be able to obtain NSV SC clearance – You will need to have lived continuously in the United Kingdom for a period of 5 years before being eligible to meet the Minimum Residency Criteria***

Help us create a better future, quicker

ScottishPower is embarking on a Cyber Security Transformation Programme. We’re looking for a Cyber Security Vulnerability Lead to coordinate with our Global Cyber Fusion centre and UK ScottishPower businesses. This role will oversee the successful delivery, integration and operation of the tools and services provided by the UK CSIRT, Threat & Intelligence team, Vulnerability Management team and Security Engineering team.

What you’ll be doing

The Cyber Security Vulnerability Lead will be responsible for coordinating security vulnerability identification services such as Red Teaming and general penetration testing facilitation across the ScottishPower group and integration with existing Business processes, defining a programme of security initiatives for inclusion in the Global Security Plan programmes relating to the Cyber Fusion centre.

The role reports to the Cyber Security Vulnerability Manager and will coordinate with the Global Cyber Fusion Centre and UK ScottishPower businesses. Significant levels of communication, collaboration and co-operation with other Group Cyber Security functions and Business Cyber Security teams will be required.

Within this role, you’ll provide subject matter expertise into the security strategy that ensures the maximum value from the capital investments made in the Cyber Fusion centre tools. You’ll coordinate the strategic roadmap that defines the operating model for the delivery of the Cyber Fusion centre model in the UK, including the security tools, resources, and processes required to evolve the UK CFC services and maximise existing investment.

You’ll define a program of security initiatives, you’ll manage senior stakeholders, and work closely with OT security functions to ensure the delivery of an integrated IT/OT security strategy.

What you’ll bring
Significant experience of Security Operations in an organisation of similar scope and scale to ScottishPower, with previous Security Operations experience in a global organisation preferred.
Experience as a technical lead on security control enhancement programmes.
Experience in configuring and supporting security tools and services.
Experience in leading activities relating to vulnerabilities ranging from minor to high/critical impact levels.
Experience in managing security service providers and security software suppliers.
Awareness of key legislation and regulation impacting the delivery of IT Security in an energy utility.
Experience and understanding of OT Security challenges and solutions.
Experienced in providing SME input into IT Security Operations Strategies and Product Roadmaps.

Specialist knowledge of IT and OT Security as evidenced by relevant industry qualifications (e.g. CISSP, CISM, GICSP, OSCP)

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 do just that - so that you have everything you need to take care of your world – today and tomorrow. That’s why our benefits include:

36 days annual leave
Holiday Purchase – perfect your work/life balance with extra annual leave
Share Schemes
Payroll Giving and Charity Matched Funding
Technology Vouchers – save more and spread the cost of your technology purchases
Electric Vehicle Schemes – to help you transition to green/clean driving
Cycle to Work scheme and Public Transport Season Ticket Loans
Healthcare benefit options including: Dental Insurance, Private Medical Insurance, Health Cash Plan and annual Health Assessments
Life Assurance (4x salary)
Access to Savesmart financial wellbeing support
Plus shopping, leisure, restaurant and gym discounts, and unique employee deals on travel insurance and more

Why ScottishPower

ScottishPower is part of the Iberdrola Group, one of the world’s largest integrated utility companies and a world leader in wind energy. With a commitment to generate all of our energy from renewable resources and a drive to create the energy infrastructure of the future, we’re at the forefront of the journey to Net Zero and investing over £6m every working day to make this happen. 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.

ScottishPower is 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.

Mobility

Please 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.

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April-10-2026