Base Location: Havant, Reading, Perth, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Ireland.
Salary: £78,400 – £117,600 + car allowance, performance related bonus and a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.
Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time | Flexible First options available
The role
The Head of Cyber Security for Renewables, Thermal and Energy Markets will lead a small team supporting the cyber security strategy, risk management and regulatory compliance for the business units. They will drive and manage compliance with the NIS Regulatory requirements (except in Thermal) and will provide specialist support into cyber transformation programmes and initiatives. They will also act as the liaison point to maximise leveraging skills and services from the teams that provide Group wide cyber security services.
You will
- Support the implementation of the business unit’s cyber security strategy and risk management approach collaborating with OT security and IT teams and support the business unit to leverage the Group’s wider cyber security services to best effect.
- Lead the engagement by the business unit of the cyber security outsourced consulting service into projects and programmes and to manage and prioritise demand. This includes the co-ordination of cyber security OT and IT requirements, engagement with stakeholders and use of standard architecture patterns and planning of assurance.
- Provide specialist support to cyber transformation programmes and for Renewables and Energy Markets drive the overall NIS/NIS2 compliance regime. In Thermal NIS and NIS2 support will be in line with the OT security team needs who are the lead.
- Champion cyber security in the in-scope business units and lead specific risk assessments and strategic initiatives as required including pushing awareness, behaviours and culture.
- Work with peer Heads of Cyber Security to align and challenge cyber security risk positions to help drive consistency and efficiency and strategy across the Group.
You have
- Deep cyber security experience in cyber security strategy from working in a Critical National Infrastructure or large and complex organisation including practical Network & Information Systems regulatory experience.
- Extensive experience in cyber security risk management, governance, control frameworks, operations and regulatory requirements with a specific focus on business outcomes and service delivery.
- Proficiency in OT cybersecurity, including relating to Industrial Control Systems (ICS) and Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) security including experience with security systems like firewalls, intrusion detection systems, anti-virus software, authentication systems, log management, and content filtering.
- Strong ability to convey complex information risk and security issues in a manner that is easily understood and actionable and constructively challenges prevailing thoughts and processes.
- Strong communication and consulting skills to interface with and build credibility and relationships with stakeholders and are a energetic self-starter, with a strong sense of urgency to improve the cyber security control position.
About SSE
SSE has a bold ambition – to be a leading energy company in a net zero world. We're building the world's largest offshore wind farm. Transforming the grid to provide greener electricity for millions of people and investing over £20 billion in homegrown energy, with £20 billion more in the pipeline.
Our IT division powers growth across all SSE business areas by making sure we have the systems, software and security needed to take the lead in a low carbon world. They provide expertise, advice and day-to-day support in emerging technologies, data and analytics, cyber security and more.
Flexible benefits to fit your life
Enjoy discounts on private healthcare and gym memberships. Wellbeing benefits like a free online GP and 24/7 counselling service. Interest-free loans on tech and transport season tickets, or a new bike with our Cycle to Work scheme. As well as generous family entitlements such as maternity and adoption pay, and paternity leave.
Work with an equal opportunity employer
SSE will make any reasonable adjustments you need to ensure that your application and experience with us is positive. Please contact da david.brickell@sse.comto discuss how we can support you.
We're dedicated to fostering an open and inclusive workplace where people from all backgrounds can thrive. We create equal opportunities for everyone to succeed and especially welcome applications from those who may not be well represented in our workforce or industry.
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