Security testing programme analyst

I.T. & Communications
Glasgow
August 16, 2026
Permanent
Urgent

Job Description

Role

Security testing programme analyst – SP Energy Networks


Summary


  • Hybrid Role


  • Competitive rate umbrella or PAYE


  • Initial 12-month contract


  • Glasgow HQ



SP 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, and the OT Security Testing Programme Analyst will be essential in achieving our goals


Expectations


  • Coordinate the annual OT security testing schedule, ensuring appropriate coverage of in-scope assets and systems and driving the schedule using a risk-based approach.


  • Engage with asset owners, engineers, project teams, and suppliers to define testing scope, objectives, timelines, and success criteria.


  • Support the planning and delivery of penetration tests, vulnerability assessments, configuration reviews, and security assurance activities.


  • Track and monitor the remediation of findings through to closure, ensuring risks are appropriately managed and documented.


  • Produce regular programme reports, metrics, KPIs, and management updates highlighting testing status, vulnerabilities, remediation progress, and risk exposure.



Requirements


  • Experience coordinating programmes in a high paced environment (ideally in a cyber security, vulnerability management, or assurance activities within IT and/or OT environments but transferrable experience also welcomed).


  • Strong project coordination and organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple activities simultaneously.


  • Understanding of vulnerability management, remediation processes, and penetration testing lifecycles.


  • Knowledge of OT/ICS environments and associated cyber security risks.


  • Experience producing management reports, dashboards, and programme status updates.


Location

Related Jobs