Cyber Security Engineer - Operational Technology
- 549560
- Closing at: Aug 7 2024 at 23:55 BST
About our Business
SSE Thermal is on a mission to deliver the flexible energy needed today while powering the transition to net zero. Our 600+ employees play a crucial role in keeping the lights on across the UK and Ireland and we're rising to the low-carbon challenge with our teams at the cutting-edge of vital technologies. We're developing ground-breaking carbon capture and storage projects and progressing plans for what could be the world's first hydrogen-fired power station, as well as a major hydrogen storage facility and exploring other exciting options as we decarbonise. We've already achieved a lot - but we're just getting started. As part of SSE, which could invest in excess of £40bn across the next decade, we're at the forefront of the energy transition - so come join us as we continue to grow and power change.
About the Role
Base Location: Leeds, Glasgow, Perth, Dublin, other locations can be considered
Salary: £47,600 - £71,600 / €64,000 - €96,000 + performance-related bonus + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.
Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time | Flexible First options available
We have an opportunity for an OT Cyber Security Engineer to join Thermal Engineering and Asset Management (TEAM) within SSE Thermal.
Key accountabilities include:
- Responsible for leading and contributing to the supply of subject matter expertise across a wide range of operational assets on OT cyber security, leading cyber security risk assessments and gap analysis and the development of engineering solutions required to mitigate cyber security risks.
- Responsible for the application of cyber security design standards within the Large Capital Project contracting process and contributing to the project design criteria and supplier engagement to ensure correct application of the contractual requirements through the Verification and Validation process.
- Responsible for engaging with the SSE Cyber Risk and Information Security team for 2nd line compliance activities to be carried out.
- Provide appropriate company representation with Competent Authorities (Department of the Environment, Climate and Communications (RoI), Ofgem (UK), DESNZ (UK) and the Health and Safety Executive (UK))
What do I need?
To be considered for this role, we would love you to have:
- Knowledge and experience of implementing NIST framework (800-53) including 800-82 overlay, HSE Operational Guidance OG 86, IEC 62443 and the NIS Directive/Regulations and other information privacy legislation.
- Knowledge and experience of UK Cyber assessment framework (UKCAF), authoring and linking internal procedural cyber security governance, and implementation of technical security controls that can surround industrial environments.
- Knowledge and understanding of working with and application of risk management frameworks.
- Experience of running OT security risk assessments and building a remediation strategy in an industrial control system environment.
- Sound technical knowledge and experience of industrial control systems engineering and application of the Purdue Enterprise Reference Architecture.
What's in it for you?
We offer an excellent package with 34 days annual leave entitlement. Enhanced maternity/paternity leave, discounted healthcare, salary sacrifice car leasing and much more, view our full benefits package on our careers site.
As an equal opportunity employer we encourage diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We encourage applicants from all protected characteristics and commit to providing any reasonable adjustments you need during the application, assessment and upon joining SSE. Search for 'Inclusion & Diversity at SSE' to find out more.
What happens now?
All applications should be made online, and I'll be back in touch after the vacancy closing date to let you know the outcome.
If you would like to discuss any working flexibly requirements or adjustments you may require throughout the recruitment and selection process, please contact Hannah on / .
Before commencing your role with SSE, you'll need to complete our pre-employment screening process. This will consist of a criminality and credit check.
Candidates will be required to obtain vetting to SC level through UK Government. The criteria normally includes 5 years UK residency, further information can be found here: United Kingdom Security Vetting: Applicant - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
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