Wood Mackenzie Limited

Wood Mackenzie Limited is seeking a Data Assistant in Edinburgh to join the Power and Renewables Project Tracking Data team. Your primary focus will be data collection via research to support coverage of the global power industry. The ideal candidate should have strong analytical capabilities, a demonstrated interest in renewable energy, and proficiency in Excel. You will be tasked with maintaining data quality and collaborating with team members across multiple time zones. This role is open to all, with a commitment to equal opportunities.

Wood Mackenzie is looking for a Data Assistant to join our Power and Renewables Project Tracking Data team. The role focuses on data collection via research, supporting coverage of the global power industry. Responsibilities Create, monitor, and maintain data relating to power plants by conducting primary and secondary research. Compile targeted data such as renewable project lists, data centers, company financials, asset transactions, tender announcements, and policy developments. Evaluate the alignment of our published data sources such as regulatory agencies, market operators, and developer disclosures. Collaborate with colleagues across multiple time zones and disciplines to leverage best practices and meet project timelines. Perform established workflows to execute data collection and improve data quality. Qualifications Proven analytical capabilities, both qualitative and quantitative. Demonstrated interest in data management and in the renewable/energy industry. Excellent problem solving, documentation, communication and organization skills, and attention to detail. Engaging nature, capable of connecting with co workers, clients and industry stakeholders in a wide range of professional settings including giving presentations. Deep intellectual curiosity about what drives markets based on economic principles. Passionate ownership of projects and excitement to share accomplishments with colleagues. Strong listening and critical thinking skills. Fluency in English. Additional language skills are a plus. Comfortable working with common Excel functions and query languages. Equal Opportunities We are an equal opportunities employer. This means we are committed to recruiting the best people regardless of race, colour, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. You can find out more about your rights under the law at . If you are applying for a role and have a physical or mental disability, we will support you with your application or through the hiring process.

Wood Mackenzie Limited is seeking an experienced Cyber Security Analyst to enhance their cyber security team in Edinburgh. The position demands at least 5 years of cyber security expertise and significant experience in cloud and application security. The successful candidate will lead security initiatives to safeguard enterprise environments against evolving cyber threats. Responsibilities include monitoring security events, managing incident response, and collaborating with teams to integrate security measures into development processes. A flexible remote work environment is supported.

Position Overview We are seeking an experienced Cyber Security Analyst to join our cyber security team. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 5 years cyber security experience and 3+ years in cloud security and/or application security. The candidate will be able to demonstrate a proven track record of protecting enterprise environments against evolving cyber threats. This role requires a technically proficient lead analyst who can lead security initiatives and ensure our cloud and application infrastructure maintains the highest security standards, whilst maintaining business partnerships across the group. Key Responsibilities Monitor and analyze security events across cloud and on premises environments using SIEM and security analytics tools Conduct thorough investigations of security incidents and provide detailed incident reports Develop and maintain incident response playbooks and procedures Experience with threat intelligence platforms and threat hunting Experience with security orchestration, automation and response (SOAR) platforms Understanding of data protection and encryption technologies Experience in regulated industries (financial services, healthcare, energy) Background in offensive security or penetration testing Design, implement, and maintain security controls across cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) Conduct cloud security assessments and architecture reviews Ensure compliance with cloud security best practices and frameworks (CIS Benchmarks, CSA CCM, NIST) Manage cloud native security tools including CSPM, CWPP, and cloud WAF solutions Implement and maintain identity and access management (IAM) policies and controls Lead cyber security programs and coordinate remediation efforts Collaborate with DevOps teams to integrate security into CI/CD pipelines (DevSecOps) Stay current with emerging threats, vulnerabilities, and security technologies Contribute to security awareness training and documentation Facilitate Supplier Management and security input into bids Support compliance initiatives (SOC2, ISO27001, PCI DSS, GDPR, etc.) Develop and enforce security policies, standards, and procedures Conduct security audits and risk assessments Maintain security documentation and metrics reporting Required Qualifications Minimum of 5 years cyber security experience 3+ years of hands on experience with cloud security (AWS, Azure, or GCP) Proven experience leading security incidents and coordinating response efforts Experience with security frameworks such as NIST CSF, MITRE ATT&CK, or Zero Trust architecture Technical Skills Strong expertise in cloud security services and tools (AWS & Azure) Experience working with SIEM platforms (Splunk, Sentinel) Understanding of network security, firewalls, IDS/IPS, and VPN technologies Familiarity with security testing tools (vulnerability scanners, SAST/DAST, penetration testing tools) Experience with endpoint detection and response (EDR) solutions Soft Skills Strong analytical and problem solving abilities Excellent written and verbal communication skills Ability to explain complex security concepts to technical and non technical audiences Leadership capabilities and experience mentoring team members Strong attention to detail and ability to work under pressure Collaborative mindset with cross functional teams Business partnering experience Certifications (one or more preferred) CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional) CCSP (Certified Cloud Security Professional) AWS Certified Security - Specialty Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field (or equivalent experience) Working Conditions Some flexibility for remote work - 2 days minimum in office (Edinburgh preferred) Equal Opportunities We are an equal opportunities employer. This means we are committed to recruiting the best people regardless of their race, colour, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. We can support you with your application or through the hiring process if you have a physical or mental disability. You can find out more about your rights under the law at .