Systems Engineer

Astute People Inc; Stanford-le-Hope; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

35 days holiday

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Income protection

Employer pension 11%

Discretionary bonus 10%

Job summary

Astute Peoples Power Team is recruiting a Systems Engineer for a Gas Fired Power Station in Essex. The role focuses on strengthening system security and resilience to support long-term plant performance.

You will report to the Engineering Manager and manage cyber security compliance across Control and Information Systems, including incident response, risk management, and change control, working with the Cyber Security Manager.

Qualifications

• HNC in a C&I or Electrical/Electronic Eng discipline with relevant experience.
• HSE knowledge essential; NEBOSH or IOSH beneficial.
• Practical knowledge of ISA/IEC 62443 standards is highly beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Analyze system risks and mitigate cyber threats.
• Maintain and update cyber security policies and procedures.
• Conduct risk assessments, audits and testing for vulnerabilities.
• Support incident response and investigations with the Cyber Security Manager.
• Coordinate Management of Change activities and RCA investigations.

Skills

Cyber security

Risk assessment

OT security

Incident response

Security policies

Education

HNC in C&I or Electrical/Electronic Eng

NEBOSH/IOSH beneficial

Tools

ISA/IEC 62443 standards

Job description

Astute Peoples Power Team are working with a leading power generation company to recruit a Systems Engineer to join their team at a Gas Fired Power Station in Essex. The role will strengthen system security and technical capability to support the long-term performance of the recently upgraded Combined Cycle Power Plant.

Reporting to the Engineering Manager, you will support the compliance and integrity of the plant's Control and Information Systems, covering all aspects of system security and resilience including strategy, policies, standards, compliance and assurance across the business. You will manage risk, support incident response and investigations, and work closely with the Cyber Security Manager.

Responsibilities and duties

As the Systems Engineer, you will be responsible for:

• Managing risk through lifecycle analysis of systems, and identifying, evaluating and mitigating cyber threats.
• Maintaining and updating system cyber security policies and procedures.
• Conducting regular risk assessments, audits and testing to identify vulnerabilities and document improvements.
• Supporting the Cyber Security Manager with incident response and investigations into security breaches.
• Coordinating Management of Change activities and engineering risk assessments, and carrying out technical RCA investigations.
• Managing control and information systems architecture and software, and supporting wider Engineering Department initiatives.

Professional qualifications

• Minimum of an HNC in a C&I or Electrical/Electronic Engineering related discipline, with a proven record of practical operational or maintenance experience (equivalent or lower qualifications may be considered alongside suitable industry experience).
• A solid understanding of all HSE aspects is a fundamental requirement. A NEBOSH or IOSH qualification would be beneficial but is not essential.
• Practical knowledge of ISA/IEC 62443 standards would be highly beneficial.

Personal skills

• A minimum of three years' process industry experience, preferably including two years in power generation with supervisory experience.
• Experience of working with OT security solutions and within regulatory frameworks such as the NIS Directive or NCSC Cyber Assessment Framework.
• A power generation background, ideally thermal and/or CCGT plant, with knowledge of process control, instrumentation and HV electrical systems.

Salary and benefits of the Systems Engineer role

• Competitive salary
• Discretionary bonus of 10% and employer pension contributions of up to 11%
• Comprehensive benefits package including 35 days' holiday, private medical insurance, life assurance and income protection

We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and comply with all relevant UK legislation.

We encourage applications from individuals from all backgrounds but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK.

Astute is also committed to the government's Disability Confident Employer initiative.