IT Head Cyber Security Technology

Guidant Global; England; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy firm in the UK is seeking a Head Cyber Security Technology. You will develop and maintain the enterprise cyber security architecture, lead IT security risk management, and implement cyber security strategies. Candidates should have deep experience in security architecture and excellent communication skills to interact with technical and non-technical stakeholders. This role offers competitive pay at £800 - £999 per day.

Qualifications

• Deep experience in defining and driving Secure by Design.
• Strong understanding of IT and OT security.
• Detail-oriented and organized, able to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain enterprise cyber security architecture.
• Lead IT security risk position and assurance engagements.
• Define and manage security tooling roadmap.

Skills

Enterprise security architecture expertise

Network security

Application security

Cloud security

Effective communication skills

Tools

NIST

ISO 27001

IEC 62443

Job description

Overview

Base Location: Reading / Havant
Salary: 800 - 999 per day
Working Pattern: 40 hours per week / Full time

Embark on a transformative career journey with SSE energy company, where innovation meets impact in the heart of the IT sector. As a pivotal player in our forward-thinking team, you'll harness cutting-edge technology to drive change and propel the UK towards its ambitious net-zero targets. Your expertise will not only shape the future of energy but also carve a sustainable world for generations to come. Join us and be at the forefront of the green revolution, where every line of code contributes to a cleaner, brighter future.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain the enterprise cyber security architecture for the Group, including development of enterprise architecture standards and patterns that address IT and OT requirements, aligned with industry standards, regulatory requirements and best practice for high risk and critical programmes and projects.
• Lead IT security risk position and consulting and assurance engagements into Group IT products and services, overseeing risk position and mitigation planning, and challenging security assurance for critical IT security projects and programmes.
• Lead SSE's Secure by Design approach and provide technical expertise and support for the development and implementation of cyber security policies and architecture standards and patterns.
• Define and manage a security tooling roadmap to ensure effective security controls and technologies, and regularly update cyber security technical strategies including emerging innovation and technological advancements.
• Establish and enhance a cyber resilience capability and exercising capability with Business Units and the Group-wide resilience function, including collaboration with the National Energy System Operator on cyber resilience.

What you need

• Enterprise security architecture expertise with the ability to advise on the strategic direction for cyber security in IT and OT implementations, guiding programmes and projects with pragmatic best practice advice.
• Deep experience in defining and driving Secure by Design and Secure by Default to design and implement security architectures that align with business goals, including creating security standards and procedures.
• Strong understanding of network security, OT and IT security, application security, identity management, cloud security, and endpoint security, including knowledge of firewalls, intrusion detection systems, encryption, and other security technologies and frameworks such as NIST, ISO 27001, and IEC 62443.
• Effective communication skills to explain complex security concepts to non-technical stakeholders and collaborate with IT and engineering professionals; experience in interacting with C-level executives.
• Detail-oriented and highly organized, with the ability to manage multiple priorities, work independently, and make informed decisions under pressure.

What happens now

After submitting your application for the Head Cyber Security Technology role, we understand you're eager to hear back. If your application is successful, you will be contacted directly by the team within 2 working days. We appreciate your patience and look forward to the possibility of welcoming you aboard.