Principal Security Specialist

Principal Security Specialist - Civil Service Jobs - GOV.UK You need JavaScript enabled to use this service. Cookies on Civil Service Jobs We'd like to use analytics cookies so we can understand how you use Civil Service Jobs and make improvements. We also use essential cookies to remember if you’ve accepted analytics cookies. Your cookie preferences have been set You have chosen to accept analytics cookies. You will be asked for your preferences again in 90 days. You can change your cookie settings at any time. Your cookie preferences have been set You have chosen to reject analytics cookies. You will be asked for your preferences again in 90 days. You can change your cookie settings at any time. Skip to main content GOV.UK Civil Service Jobs Beta Your feedback will help us to improve. Home Sign in to your account Cymraeg Principal Security Specialist OFGEM Apply before 11:55 pm on Monday 19th October 2026 Return to search results Details Reference number 483788 Salary £63,443 - £86,547 Please ensure that you read the Pay and Reward information for civil service and internal colleagues before applying. A Civil Service Pension with an employer contribution of 28.97% GBP Job grade Grade 6 Level 3 Contract type Permanent Business area Cyber Regulation and Emerging Technologies Type of role Other Working pattern Flexible working, Full-time, Job share, Part-time Number of jobs available 1 Contents Location About the job Benefits Things you need to know Apply and further information Location Successful candidates may be based in any of our office locations – Cardiff, Glasgow, or London. We especially welcome applicants from Cardiff and Glasgow. About the job Job summary Ofgem is Great Britain’s independent energy regulator - a critical role that puts us at the forefront of cyber security, ensuring public data is safe and secure and that we set the standard for the energy industry. We’re looking for a Principal Security Specialist (IT/OT) to join and lead the design, assessment, and implementation of innovative security solutions and associated guidance aimed at protecting critical systems. This work aligns with our core mission: to deliver a fair, sustainable, and secure energy future. This a permanent role within our Cyber Guidance & Monitoring (G&M) team, which sits within Ofgem’s Cyber and Emerging Technologies Directorate. The G&M team focus on ensuring resilience is built into systems run by energy operators who control the UK’s