Equal Approach Ltd
Location
Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire | United Kingdom
Job description
About our Business
SSE Thermal is on a mission to deliver the flexible energy needed today while powering the transition to net zero. Our 600+ employees play a crucial role in keeping the lights on across the UK and Ireland and we’re rising to the low-carbon challenge with our teams at the cutting-edge of vital technologies. We’re developing ground-breaking carbon capture and storage projects and progressing plans for what could be the world’s first hydrogen-fired power station, as well as a major hydrogen storage facility and exploring other exciting options as we decarbonise. We’ve already achieved a lot – but we’re just getting started. As part of SSE, which could invest in excess of £40bn across the next decade, we’re at the forefront of the energy transition – so come join us as we continue to grow and power change.
To find out more, read this blog from Catherine Raw, our Managing Director, on our critical role in delivering net zero .
About the Role
Base Location: Atwick / Aldbrough Energy Storage Facilities
Salary: £53,100 – £79,700 + performance-related bonus + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.
Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time | Flexible First options available
SSE Thermal are recruiting a Cyber Security Engineer to support its Gas Storage Facilities.
The Cyber Security Engineer role encompasses the delivery of a digital asset alongside the physical asset at each Gas Storage facility, supporting delivery of the business asset management objectives. With a particular emphasis on cyber security, you will help protect and develop our people, premises, and digital systems to ensure the business is fully compliant with all current requirements.
Reporting directly to the Asset Manager, you will be the primary contact for Operational Technology (OT) Cyber Security and the site lead for digital projects/improvements, providing concise communication to all stakeholders and support delivery of value adding projects.
Key Responsibilities:
– In conjunction with the OT Security team within Thermal Engineering and Asset Management (TEAM), ensure Operational Technology assets are compliant to HSE and NIS cyber regulations.
– Application of the Thermal OT risk Management processes are applied, including establishment and implementation of Incident Response and Disaster Recovery Plans.
– Maintain awareness of vulnerabilities on OT assets is understood and mitigation thereof (operating system, control system applications and down to controller (PLC) level).
– Development of OT improvement and obsolescence management plan ensuring maintenance of the OT asset register and updating of the security products associated with the OT assets on sites.
– Ensuring all Gas Storage projects are assessed for OT cyber security issues and fully integrated into the Management System.
– Business lead on Functional Safety and ATEX application. Experienced at applying standards such as 61508, 61511 and 60079.
– Working with stakeholders both on site and externally, for implementation of digital tools and techniques, to deliver on SSE Thermal’s digital vision.
What do I need?
To be considered for this role, we would like you to have:
– Relevant Degree (i.e. OT, Industrial Computing, C&I, Process Controls) or equivalent experience.
– Experience of Cyber-Security/Digital Engineering in an Operational environment, preferably within the Storage/Energy industry.
– Thorough understanding of the regulatory requirements for OT cyber security and ability to translate those requirements into physical deliverables on site.
– Experience of developing cyber counter measures and contingency plans associated with significant delivery risk.
– Understanding of the application of digital technology in a Gas Storage/Engineering environment to enhance reliability and availability.
– Conversant with all relevant requirements for engineering in a COMAH environment as well as trained in COMPEX12/14 & Functional Safety of Instrument systems.
– Excellent communication skills and ability to identify and manage key stakeholders.
– Understanding of the application of digital technology in a Gas Storage / engineering environment to enhance reliability and availability.
– Safety, Health and Environment (SHE) focused, you’ll need to be curious, interested, and proactive.
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 Hannah on 01738 341147.
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.
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 ()
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