Security Consultant - ESO

About the Role

Great Britain's electricity system is undergoing an ambitious, exciting and vital transformation. Together with industry, we are creating a cleaner, greener system, one that protects the planet and serves generations to come.

The Energy System Operator (ESO) are now looking for a Security Consultant to join us. The Security Consultant will join the Security Consultancy team and work closely with the Innovation team to translate the goals and policies of the centralised security function into business deliverables and provide vital business insight. Working across multiple innovation projects, both internal and external, you’ll manage risk pragmatically, enabling projects to move at pace safely and securely.

As a Security Consultant, you will work closely with business stakeholders to understand their business model and roadmap for technology, acting as an interface between the business and the cyber security organisation.

Management of relationships with the business is key to delivering our cybersecurity strategy. Whether it be implementing new solutions, driving operational effectiveness and efficiency, or providing guidance back to further enhance our strategy, the Cyber Security Consultant provides the engagement and builds stakeholder relationships to enable the security organisation to deliver maximum value to ESO.

This role can be based from Wokingham or Warwick, and we continue to offer hybrid working from office and home.

About us

As Great Britain’s electricity system operator (ESO), we sit at the heart of the electricity system, using our outstanding engineering and commercial expertise to balance electricity supply and demand. Ultimately, we keep the electricity flowing directly to where it’s needed, second by second.

Becoming the Future System Operator
In 2021, government and Ofgem jointly consulted on proposals for an expert, impartial Future System Operator (FSO) with responsibilities across both the electricity and gas systems, to drive progress towards net zero while maintaining energy security and minimising costs for consumers. In October 2023, the Energy Act 2023 was passed, legislating for this Future System Operator to be created.  

The ESO, including all of its existing roles, will be at the heart of the new Future System Operator. We will be taking on additional roles across vectors and sectors to create an organisation with a whole energy system mindset; enabling us to identify solutions to our energy system that are more sustainable, secure, and affordable for all.  

The FSO will be set up as a public corporation with operational independence from government – bringing parties together to support optimised decision making and action. As now, it will be licenced and regulated by Ofgem through price control agreements. It is anticipated that the new organisation will be up and running in 2024.

The time to act on climate change is now. As part of our team, you won’t just be touching the lives of almost everyone in Great Britain – you’ll be shaping the way we use and consume energy for generations to come.

Key Accountabilities

• Day to day engagement with the innovation team and projects to advise and consult on security matters
• Act as a trusted advisor to innovation projects for security related matters
• Coordination of technical design/review activities with various segments within the security team
• Responsible for ensuring that key risks and issues are identified, addressed, and resolved in a manner that satisfies the business

About You

• A pragmatic, risk-informed approach with the ability to effectively articulate tangible risks and threats to collaboratively seek the best resolution for the organisation
• Solid understanding of IT services across both cloud and on-premises gained through experience or education
• Solid understanding of security principles gained through experience or education and how to apply them in an IT context
• Strong written and spoken communication
• Prepared to challenge and have the difficult conversations where needed in the interests of ESO
• Able to operate as efficiently as an independent worker and as part of a team
• Preferably somebody who has done hands on IT in the past and understands the pragmatic approach sometimes required
• Prior Critical National Infrastructure (CNI) or utilities industry experience an advantage, but not essential
• IT based higher education an advantage but not essential
• IT and or security certifications an advantage but not essential

What You'll Get

A competitive salary between £52,000 – 64,000 – dependent on experience and capability.

As well as your base salary, you will receive a bonus based on company performance, 26 days annual leave as standard and a competitive contributory pension scheme where we will double match your contribution to a maximum company contribution of 12%. 

You will also have access to a comprehensive benefits package tailored to support your well-being and professional success. From a competitive salary to flexible work arrangements, we promote your work-life balance. Enjoy fit for purpose wellbeing and lifestyle offerings, ongoing skill development aligned to our Purpose and Values, and be part of a supportive community that values your individuality and where you can belong.

More Information

This role closes on 08/05/2024 at 23:59, however we encourage candidates to submit their application as early as possible and not wait until the published closing date as this can vary.

We work towards the highest standards in everything we do, including how we support, value and develop our people. Our aim is to encourage and support employees to thrive and be the best they can be. We celebrate the difference people can bring into our organisation, and welcome and encourage applicants with diverse experiences and backgrounds, and offer flexible and tailored support, at home and in the office. 

We're committed to building a workforce that represents the communities we serve, and a working environment in which each individual feels valued, respected, fairly treated, and able to reach their full potential.

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