Base Location: Havant, Reading, Perth, Glasgow

Salary: £66,100 - £99,100 + 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 Senior Cyber Security Technical Adviser supports cyber transformation programmes and other group wide cyber security initiatives with IT and OT cyber security direction.  The role holder will be responsible for directing and advising large and complex projects and programmes with decisions from a cyber security leadership position and providing a risk perspective.  They will understand the NIS regulations and be able to advise on practical and cost-effective ways forward working closely with architecture colleagues.

You will

• Provide cyber security technical risk-based analysis and advice and guidance into complex cyber transformation and digital transformation programmes.
• Lead complex transformative strategic projects to define direction for the SSE Group including presenting to senior Governance boards.  Work alongside Group or central initiatives and drive high collaboration with other technical disciplines to influence solutions to meet the business need.
• Collaborate with delivery teams & business stakeholders to ensure their programme outcomes are delivered with effective cyber security solutions and risk decisions to support their specific roadmaps.
• Perform detailed risk assessments on complex initiatives to direct projects and programmes.
• Harness the benefits of emerging technologies, such as AI, based on cyber security strategy, goals and objectives and complete innovation analysis to define ways forward for future technology and security solutions eg quantum computing.

You have

• Excellent experience in cyber security and in particular IT and OT cyber security and risk management and strong understanding of cyber security frameworks (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001, CIS Controls) and NIS Regulations.
• In-depth understanding of cyber security products, services, systems and solutions and exposure to multiple, diverse technologies and processing environments and the associated cyber security requirements. 
• Awareness of the direction & solutions of the cyber security market, technology and solutions and keeping up to date with forward roadmaps.
• Experience in leading cross-functional and matrix teams and managing cyber security projects.
• Strong leadership skills and excellent interpersonal and written and verbal communication, analytical and technical skills.        

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 david.brickell@sse.com to 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.

Ready to apply?

Start your online application using the Apply Now box on this page. We only accept applications made online. We'll be in touch after the closing date to let you know if we'll be taking your application further. If you're offered a role with SSE, you'll need to complete a criminality check and a credit check before you start work.