Lead Cyber + Systems Engineer

Iberdrola Renewables; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 57,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading global cyber security team as a Lead Cyber Security Engineer at ScottishPower HQ, Glasgow. You will design secure network solutions to protect against OT cyber-attacks, ensuring safety and reliability in electricity supply. Enjoy a competitive salary, hybrid working, and extensive benefits including a pension scheme and annual leave. Be part of a company committed to renewable energy and diversity.

Benefits

Pension scheme with double matching

36 days annual leave

Share Incentive Plan

Private health options

Life assurance

Qualifications

• Experience in deployment within critical infrastructure areas.
• Practical knowledge of IEC 62443/62351 standards.
• Ability to produce reports for C-Suite audiences.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement secure solutions to prevent OT cyber-attacks.
• Provide technical guidance and leadership to project teams.
• Integrate security throughout infrastructure deployment.

Skills

Critical Infrastructure

Cyber Security Policies

Networking

Tools

Security Tools

Job description

Lead Cyber Security Engineer

Location: ScottishPower HQ, Glasgow

Salary: £57-72K (plus up to 15% bonus & private healthcare cover)

Flexible & Hybrid Working

Help us create a better future, quicker

The Lead Cyber Security Engineer will be part of an active and ambitious global cyber security team, contributing to SPEN’s goal of delivering cyber-resilient OT and IT systems to ensure a safe and reliable electricity supply. The role involves working with other security specialists to design and implement highly secure network solutions that defend against potential OT cyber-attacks.

What you’ll be doing

You will primarily focus on substation domains—owning, designing, and implementing secure solutions to prevent OT cyber-attacks. You will support the design and delivery of security services to meet key business needs, providing technical guidance and leadership to project teams. You’ll manage assigned tasks, report progress, and work with stakeholders to address delays, risks, and issues. Ensuring security is integrated throughout infrastructure deployment and operational monitoring is crucial. You will advise on and test security measures within continuous integration and deployment pipelines, proactively identifying threats and breaches, and planning for OT estate requirements in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.

What you’ll bring

• Experience in deployment and operation within critical infrastructure areas such as Protection and Control Systems, Automation, Telecommunications
• Practical knowledge of international standards like IEC 62443/62351
• Experience developing and updating Cyber Security policies, procedures, and practices, including NIS Directive compliance
• Proficiency in designing, implementing, and maintaining security tools and applications
• Good understanding of networking and system technologies (LAN/WAN, Linux/Windows)
• Knowledge of the PURDUE model and security controls
• Ability to produce reports suitable for C-Suite audiences

What’s in it for you

Alongside a competitive salary, benefits include pension scheme with double matching up to 10%, 36 days annual leave, holiday purchase options, Share Incentive Plan, charity matching, technology vouchers, environmental initiatives, EV schemes, cycle-to-work, private health options, life assurance, financial wellbeing support, and various discounts.

Why SP Energy Networks

Part of the Iberdrola Group, a global leader in wind energy, we operate over 4000km of cables and lines in Scotland, North Wales, and NW England, supporting Scotland’s Net Zero target by 2044. We invest over £5.5 billion into our transmission network, fostering renewable energy growth. We value diversity and social purpose, offering career growth in a supportive environment. We support candidates with disabilities or neurodivergence through reasonable adjustments. For support, contact [e-mail].

Mobility

Applicants outside the UK must meet immigration requirements. We will support necessary immigration processes.

IMPORTANT

Note: the advert closes at 23:59 GMT the day before the Job Posting End Date below.

May-27-2025