Cyber Security Policy and Standards Lead
Utilities
Hybrid: 2 days per week in Warwick
6 months+
£600 - £650 per day
In short: Cyber Security Policy and Standards Lead required to join a large utilities provider's team in writing policies and standards for IT AND OT assets.
This role leans more towards IT Cyber but an appreciation of OT (Operational Technology) would be ideal.
In full:
We are passionate about both operating our network safely and providing highly reliable quality of supply for our customers. At the heart of achieving these outcomes is the effective control and operation of our network.
You'll be responsible for setting up policy and standards for the Operational Technology Services Network (OTSN), working with risk leads and the business to establish a governance and compliance framework. Influencing internal and external stakeholders in areas of expertise, you'll lead change initiatives for our policies, procedures, standards or specifications.
Providing detailed, expert technical and network asset management knowledge relevant to OTSN, you'll lead the development of the technical strategies, and create policies, procedures, technical specifications, work specifications, internal standards and technical guidance for the OTSN network.
In addition, you'll develop and manage the process for Network enhancements to standard designs, communicating complex concepts in a clear and concise manner, both verbally and in writing.
This role is based in Warwick and can be combined with hybrid working from home.
What you'll need
You'll have technical knowledge in an operational network environment, with experience of developing Policies, Procedures, Technical Specifications, Work Specifications and Technical Guidance Notes as part of a supporting framework.
You'll have an understanding of a regulatory regime as well as an excellent understanding of network change management processes. Knowledge and understanding of the Asset Management System, including business drivers & planning requirements is also required, as a is a proven track record of developing processes which support business risk, cost, performance decision making
You'll have a Numerate degree, or equivalent experience, coupled with experience in a Network Operations environment managing a governance or compliance framework.
An understanding of security standards such as IEC 62443, NIST, NIS, ISO27001 would be an advantage. In addition, you'll have excellent communication skills, both written and oral, as well as a high level of attention to detail.
Candidates will ideally show evidence of the above in their CV in order to be considered.
Please be advised if you haven't heard from us within 48 hours then unfortunately your application has not been successful on this occasion, we may however keep your details on file for any suitable future vacancies and contact you accordingly. Pontoon is an employment consultancy and operates as an equal opportunities employer.