Cyber Security Supply Chain Specialist

SSE plc; Reading; On-site; GBP 64,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare discounts

Gym memberships discounts

Wellbeing resources (online GP)

24/7 counselling service

Cycle to Work scheme

Tech/transport season ticket loans

Maternity and adoption pay

Paternity leave

Job summary

SSE plc is seeking a Cyber Supply Chain Security Specialist to execute the security strategy for critical third-party suppliers.

You will work with SSE teams and suppliers to assess risks, embed security responsibilities in contracts, and drive mitigations for identified gaps. The role includes supplier assurance reviews and incident support, with flexible first options and base locations in several UK cities.

Qualifications

• Understanding of cyber security frameworks, controls and principles in supply chain security and data protection.
• Experience in cyber security auditing, assurance controls or similar.
• Experience negotiating with commercial suppliers on security requirements.
• Experience engaging with security operations during incidents.

Responsibilities

• Support creation of procedures and contract requirements embedding security responsibilities in supply chain operations.
• Collaborate with procurement to understand cyber security risks and support due diligence and negotiations.
• Deliver supplier assurance reviews to confirm SSE security standards are met; document findings and drive mitigating actions.
• Support supply chain security incidents with the Threat, Detection & Response team.
• Oversee day-to-day use of supply chain security monitoring tooling and supplier offboarding.

Skills

Cyber security frameworks

Supply chain security

Regulatory compliance

Third-party security auditing

Vendor negotiations

Stakeholder management

Incident response collaboration

Job description

Base Location: You'll be expected to spend 50% of your working week in one of the following locations: Havant, Reading, Perth, Glasgow

Salary: £64,085 - £76,581 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 SSE and collaborate directly with suppliers and the business to understand risks and drive actions to minimise impacts on SSE.

You will

• Support the creation of procedures and contract requirements that clearly define and embed security responsibilities within supply chain operations, ensuring compliance with NIS regulations.
• Work with business and procurement colleagues to understand cyber security supply chain risks and support supplier due diligence, selection and contractual 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 findings 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 supplier lifecycle security by overseeing day to day use of supply chain security monitoring tooling, supplier notifications, and supplier security on/offboarding activities.

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.
• Experience engaging with a security operations team during supply chain security incidents.
• 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 [e-mail] /01738 275 846 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.