Cyber Security Digital Technology Lead
- 548992
- Closing at: Sep 2 2024 at 23:55 BST
About the Role
Base Location: Flexible UK | We're proud to offer a Flexible First approach to work, and this role is no exception. We will, however need your base 'home' location to be one of our SSE offices or depots around the UK.
Salary: £47,600 - £71,600 + performance-related bonus and a range of other benefits to support your family, finances and wellbeing.
Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time | Flexible First options available
The Digital Services team are expanding and currently recruiting for an OT - Cyber Security Digital Technology Lead.
The scope will range from the Energy Management platforms that interface to Grid scale generation sites and National Grid to Smart Infra solution and enterprise level IT systems that support our business and operational teams. As we deliver enhancements to our business capabilities, moving from a limited set of solutions to a modern, cloud based, application portfolio, we need to ensure we build this in a secure and robust manner.
The successful applicant will report to the Head of Operational Technology as part of an expanding team, with the ability to influence strategy and approach. This is a great opportunity to play a pivotal role in the transformation of Digital Services systems to secure, dynamic and robust platforms that can support the rapid expansion of our business to meet our Net Zero targets.
Key Responsibilities
- Working with SSE's central security teams to align on the protection patterns and techniques, Group security policies and standards that will be applied to the architecture designs for Digital Solutions. You will also provide expert guidance on security matters to our Solution Architects and Technical Specialists.
- Ensuring compliance of the NIS Regulations, this involves maintenance of Cyber Assessment Frameworks and development and auditing of improvement plans to increase the maturity of cyber security within Digital Service.
- Developing, reviewing and updating existing policy and procedures covering cyber security for all OT networks owned or operated by Digital Services and ensuring that the end-to-end process elements of any given OT service meets the organisational resilience and security requirements.
- Working closely with the business and system owners to drive the maintenance of their cyber security risk registers for the OT elements or systems owned or operated by Digital Services.
- Working with internal teams, vendors and specialist groups, to identify vulnerabilities of the operational technology systems and assist the support teams carrying out vulnerability assessments, and propose remediations as necessary.
What do I need?
To be considered for this role, we would love you to have:
- Masters Level degree in Computer Science, Engineering or other related field is desirable.
- Professional certification, such as a Global Industry Cyber Security Professional Certification (GICSP) or working towards something similar
- The ability to translate and simplify complex technical information to a wide range of audiences including internal and external stakeholders.
- Strong knowledge and experience of the operation and design of OT networks.
- Experience with common information security management frameworks, such as National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Cyber Security Framework, International Standards Organisation (ISO) 17799/27001, ISA 62443.
About our Business
SSE Enterprise Utilities is the Distributed Energy (DE) and Private Networks business of SSE plc. We finance, own, operate and maintain energy infrastructure for commercial, industrial and residential customers - providing them with a market leading project development service and certainty of operational performance and asset management. In order to accelerate progress towards net zero SSE Group is investing £7m a day on low carbon infrastructure, creating 1,000 green jobs a year in the process, as part of its £25bn NZAP (Net Zero Acceleration Programme).
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 .
-Candidates for this role 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)
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.
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