Cyber Compliance & Assurance Lead | Flexible First

SSE plc; Reading; On-site; GBP 68,000 - 102,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance related bonus

Car allowance

Flexible First options

Job summary

SSE seeks a leader to drive NIS compliance and second-line cyber security assurance across IT and OT, coordinating governance, risk assessment, and regulatory submissions. The role requires strong communication with senior stakeholders and a track record in implementing controls and improvements across the Group.

Based in the UK with a base location selection including Reading, Havant, and other locations, the role offers a permanent full-time contract and a competitive package including a

Qualifications

• Excellent cyber security experience with exposure to IT and OT environments and in-depth knowledge of cyber regulation such as NIS and cybersecurity assurance in the 2nd line.
• Strong knowledge of risks and threats to UK energy sector and security issues, techniques and implications across digital platforms, control systems and customer data.
• Demonstrable written and verbal communication skills with the ability to interact with SSE staff at all levels up to senior leadership and across all business units and organisations, and to understand business priorities.
• Ability to deliver complex messaging and data in a simple, concise manner.
• Team-oriented interpersonal skills, with the ability to interface effectively with a broad range of people and roles, including IT, OT and business personnel.

Responsibilities

• Manage day to day Group leadership of NIS compliance.
• Work with in-scope business units for the NIS Regulations to support governance and risk management processes associated with compliance such as defining scope, assessing risk and monitoring improvement plans.
• Co-ordinate, review and submit annual submissions to regulatory bodies, supporting new requirements and consultations working collaboratively across the Group.
• Develop and manage assurance processes for the cyber security second line of defence that supports regulatory scrutiny and manage internal and externally provided assurance providers including the management of assurance findings.
• Provide leadership and management to identify, prioritise, and implement enhancements across SSE from assurance work into operations and services. Drive improvements through streamlined processes, strengthened controls, and targeted assurance by applying recognised industry frameworks and models to support sustainable transformation.

Skills

NIS compliance

Cyber security

Regulatory governance

IT/OT security

Communication with leadership

Job description

SSE seeks a leader to drive NIS compliance and second-line cyber security assurance across IT and OT, coordinating governance, risk assessment, and regulatory submissions. The role requires strong communication with senior stakeholders and a track record in implementing controls and improvements across the Group.

Based in the UK with a base location selection including Reading, Havant, and other locations, the role offers a permanent full-time contract and a competitive package including a