Cyber Supply Chain Security Expert

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

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.