Senior Technical Consultant, Security

Base Location:

Havant, Reading, Perth, Glasgow

Salary:

Competitive +performance related bonus and a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.Permanent | Full Time |

Flexible First

options availableThe Senior Cyber Security Technical Adviser supports cyber transformation programmes and other group wide cyber security initiatives with IT and OT cyber security strategic direction. The role holder will be responsible for directing and advising large and complex projects and programmes with decisions from a cyber security leadership position and providing a risk perspective. Provide cyber security technical risk-based analysis and advice and guidance into complex cyber transformation and digital transformation programmes.Lead complex transformative strategic projects to define direction for the SSE Group including presenting to senior governance boards. Collaborate with delivery teams and business stakeholders to ensure their programme outcomes are delivered with effective cyber security solutions and risk decisions to support their specific roadmaps.Perform detailed risk assessments on complex initiatives to direct projects and programmes.Harness the benefits of emerging technologies, such as AI, based on cyber security strategy, goals and objectives and complete innovation analysis to define ways forward for future technology and security solutions eg quantum computing.Excellent experience in cyber security and in particular IT and OT cyber security and risk management and strong understanding of cyber security frameworks (e.g., In-depth understanding of cyber security products, services, systems and solutions and exposure to multiple, diverse technologies and processing environments and the associated cyber security requirements.Awareness of the direction and solutions of the cyber security market, technology and solutions and keeping up to date with forward roadmaps.Experience in leading cross-functional and matrix teams and managing cyber security projects.SSE has a bold ambition to be a leading energy company in a net zero world. We''re building the world''s largest offshore wind farm. Transforming the grid to provide greener electricity for millions of people and investing over 20 billion in homegrown energy, with 20 billion more in the pipeline.Our IT division powers growth across all SSE business areas by making sure we have the systems, software and security needed to take the lead in a low carbon world. They provide expertise, advice and day-to-day support in emerging technologies, data and analytics, cyber security and more.Flexible benefits to fit your lifeEnjoy discounts on private healthcare and gym memberships. Wellbeing benefits like a free online GP and 24/7 counselling service. Interest-free loans on tech and transport season tickets, or a new bike with our Cycle to Work scheme. As well as generous family entitlements such as maternity and adoption pay, and paternity leave.Start your online application using the Apply Now box on this page. We only accept applications made online. ..... full job details .....