Spr Lead Network Security Architect

Job Description

ScottishPower Renewables is a leader in developing renewable energy, both onshore and offshore in the UK & Ireland. We are part of the first integrated utility to generate 100% green energy.

We focus on wind, solar and smart grid technologies to help transition our national energy supply towards a cleaner, electric future.

The Lead Network Security Architect will integrate into an active and ambitious global cyber security function, contributing to SPR cyber security purpose of delivering cyber-resilient OT and IT, to enable a safe and reliable electricity supply to customers.

What you’ll be doing

As the Lead Network Security Architect, you’ll be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining the security of the operational technology (OT) network that supports renewable energy generation and distribution.

Within this role, you’ll ensure the OT network is protected from cyber threats, complies with standards and regulations, meets business needs, and ensures data flows from OT to IT networks are implemented securely and in accordance with secure by design principles. In addition, you’ll lead the overall governance of the SPR secure by design process across offshore and onshore, and be responsible for the implementation onshore.

Key aspects of the role include:

• Developing, maintaining and implementing secure by design process across SPR.
• Designing and deploying secure OT network infrastructure and devices.
• Integrating the OT network with the IT network and the cloud services.
• Designing the implementation of VPNs, IDS/IPS, and other security tools for the OT network.
• Supporting vulnerability scans, penetration tests, and security audits of the OT network.
• Investigating and resolving security incidents and events affecting the OT network.
• Creating and updating security documentation and reports for the OT network.

What we’re looking for

• Experience within a Lead Network Security role
• A solid understanding of the OT network protocols, standards, and technologies.
• Strong knowledge of Network Security principles, practices, and tools
• A proven track record of designing, implementing, and managing secure OT network solutions and controls.
• Experience managing cyber security in an (IT and OT environment)
• Experience driving continuous cyber security improvement activities
• Experience with security platforms such as SIEM/SOAR, XDR and Vulnerability Management is advantageous.
• Experience management of Cyber Security (CISSP, CISM, BCS ISMP, SABSA or equivalent)

What’s in it for you

As well as a competitive salary which is reviewed annually, you can also enjoy a number of other benefits. With our pension scheme, we’ll double match your contribution up to a company contribution of 10%.

At ScottishPower, we believe it’s the little things we do in life that make a big difference. From helping you look after your family’s wellbeing, save for your future and take personal steps for climate action – our benefits are designed to help you do just that - so that you have everything you need to take care of your world – today and tomorrow. That’s why our benefits include:

• 36 days annual leave
• Holiday purchase – perfect your work/life balance with extra annual leave
• Share Incentive Plan and Sharesave Scheme
• Payroll giving and charity matched funding
• Technology Vouchers – save more and spread the cost of your technology purposes
• Count us in – pledge to reduce carbon emissions and help fight climate change
• Electric Vehicle Schemes – to help you transition to green/clean driving
• Cycle to Work scheme and public transport season ticket loans
• Options to purchase dental insurance, private medical insurance, health cash plan and annual health assessments
• Life Assurance (4x salary)
• Access to ‘nudge’ financial wellbeing support
• Plus shopping, leisure, restaurant and gym discounts, and unique employee deals on travel insurance and more

Why ScottishPower

ScottishPower is part of the Iberdrola Group, one of the world’s largest integrated utility companies and a world leader in wind energy. With a commitment to generate all of our energy from renewable resources and a drive to create the energy infrastructure of the future, we’re at the forefront of the journey to Net Zero and investing over £6m every working day to make this happen. With diverse opportunities across our businesses and a commitment to invest in our own internal talent, ScottishPower can offer people real career opportunities that meet personal and professional goals, in a global organisation

Inclusion, diversity, and a social purpose are at the heart of everything we do. Together with our values, they bring us together into a stronger, more sustainable business with direct links to the communities we serve. It takes all kinds of people to build a large-scale business like ours, so whatever your background, you’ll fit right in.

ScottishPower is committed to providing reasonable support or adjustments in our recruiting processes for candidates with disabilities, long term conditions, mental health conditions, or who are neurodivergent or require pregnancy-related support.

Mobility

Please note that any applicant who is not a citizen of the country of the vacancy will be subject to compliance with the applicable immigration requirements to legally work in that country. If/when required, the Company will support the employee with the necessary Immigration requirements.