Base Location: Havant, Reading, Perth, Glasgow

Salary: £61,620 - £72,592 and a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.

Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time | Flexible First options available

The role

The Cyber Supply Chain Security Specialist will deliver key aspects of the supply chain security strategy including delivering contract clauses and support to negotiations and assurance for critical third party suppliers.  They will work with colleagues across all SSE Business Units and collaborate directly with suppliers and the business to understand risks and drive actions to minimise impacts on SSE. 

You will

• Support the development of procedures and security contract requirements to ensure clear security responsibilities are operationally embedded for supply chain security and comply with the NIS regulations.
• Work with business and Procurement colleagues to understand cyber security supply chain risks and support the supplier due diligence approach and supplier negotiations.
• Deliver self or work with an outsourced third party to deliver supplier assurance reviews to confirm that legislative, regulatory and SSE cyber security standards are adhered to by critical suppliers.  Record operational assurance ratings and where required, drive a list of mitigating recommendations for stakeholder management and cyber risk assessment.
• Support supply chain security incidents in conjunction with the Threat, Detection & Response team.
• Support through contract life assessment approach including overseeing day to day use of supply chain security monitoring tooling, such as Bitsight.

You have

• Good understanding of cyber security frameworks, controls and principles involved in supply chain security and the associated risks and regulatory requirements of cyber security and data protection.
• Experience in cyber security or third party security auditing, assurance controls or similar capabilities including planning, fieldwork and reporting.

• Experience of working with commercial suppliers and the ability to negotiate vendor requirements, deal with conflict and best practice in supply chain cyber security.
• Articulate with good written, interpersonal and analytical skills.
• Good influencing skills and attention to detail and the ability to effectively manage conflicting stakeholder needs.

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.