How do you revolutionise cyber security considering affordability and reliability?

You’ll be part of one of the most exciting periods of change ever in the history of the energy landscape, and at the forefront of an engineering transformation and challenge that will ensure a secure, affordable and reliable Net Zero Energy System. National Grid will be at the heart of the unprecedented technological shift in the way we live, work and adapt to the future. You will play a critical role in creating that future. We're recruiting 4 positions, flexible on your base location in England/Wales with hybrid working.

You’ll join the National Grid’s Control, Optel & Cyber Team who are responsible for the implementation of highly technical operational technology (OT) systems for National Grid Electricity Transmission. We make happen the solutions that will enable a radically different Energy system and electricity network to meet the challenges of the future.

Your key outputs are to lead on the delivery of specification, design, implementation and lifetime management of utility / critical assets and associated cyber security requirements associated with high voltage transmission Protection and Control schemes. Cultivate effective communication skills, including the ability to engage with multi-disciplined teams and audiences. Building and maintaining relationships internally and externally with key stakeholders.

What are the requirements?

A Numerate degree or demonstrable experience in a relevant engineering project environment. Can demonstrate advanced knowledge of international standards related to cyber security including IEC62443 and IEC62351. Significant experience of project work particularly in the area of process and operational technology cyber security associated with essential services. 

Expert understanding of utility or process industry operations and procedures and a working knowledge of the test and commissioning process. Interoperability and control will be a familiar environment, along with the working knowledge of how to implement such arrangements. The ability to apply cyber hardening technics and a strong understanding of the Cyber Assurance Framework (CAF) and Network and Information Systems Regulations (NIS) requirements and the implementational impact on the OT environment.
 

Pay and Benefits

•    £60,000 to £71,000 pa + Excellent Benefits Package + Training and Development.
•    + Market supplement of £3,000 pa
•    25 days annual leave (increasing to 26 after two years’ service) plus 8 statutory days. 
•    The option to buy additional or sell holiday days.
•    Generous contributory pension scheme - we will double-match your contribution to a maximum company contribution of 12%. Overall 18%.
•    Financial support to help cover the cost of professional membership subscriptions, course fees, books, exam fees and time off for study leave – relevant to your role. 
•    Access to benefits such as a share incentive plan, salary sacrifice car and technology schemes, support via employee assistance lines and matched charity giving to name a few. 
•    Family care benefits including a back-up care service for when your usual care arrangements fall through (six paid days each year as standard with the option to purchase further days). 
•    Access to apps which support health, fitness and wellbeing.

Apply now for immediate consideration.

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