Head Cyber Security (ECS)

Base Location: Havant, Reading, Perth, Glasgow

Salary: £Competitive + car allowance, performance related bonus and a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.

Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time | Flexible First options available

The role

The Head of Cyber Security for our Energy Customer Solutions (ECS) business will champion and deliver the day-to-day cyber security strategy, risk management and human behaviours for the ECS business unit.  ECS is SSE’s ‘shopfront’ – providing energy and low carbon solutions to over 1.3 million customers in GB and Ireland.  The role holder will advise on cyber security input and assurance into agile system delivery and product management of systems. They will drive and manage compliance with the NIS and NIS2 regulatory requirements and will provide specialist support into any cyber transformation initiatives. 

You will

• Drive, influence and embed the cyber security strategy, risk management and NIS regulatory compliance for the ECS Business Unit.
• Collaborating across the Group’s cyber security community and leveraging Group wide cyber security services to maximum benefit for ECS.
• Lead the engagement of the cyber security outsourced consulting service into projects and programmes and to manage and prioritise demand.  This includes the co-ordination of cyber security requirements, engagement with stakeholders and use of standard architecture patterns and planning of assurance. 
• Champion cyber security and lead specific risk assessments and strategic initiatives as required including pushing awareness, behaviours and culture.
• Work with peer Heads of Cyber Security to align and challenge cyber security risk positions to help drive consistency and efficiency and strategy across the Group.

You have

• Excellent cyber security experience in defining cyber security strategy from working in a Critical National Infrastructure or large and complex organisation including practical Network & Information Systems regulatory experience.
• Extensive experience in cyber security risk management, governance, control frameworks, operations and regulatory requirements with a specific focus on business outcomes and service delivery. 
• Proficiency in cybersecurity from an agile development and customer facing world including deep experience of data protection.
• Strong ability to convey complex information risk and security issues in a manner that is easily understood and actionable and constructively challenges prevailing thoughts and processes.
• Excellent communication and consulting skills to interface with and build credibility and relationships with stakeholders and are an energetic self-starter, with a strong sense of urgency to improve the cyber security control position.

About SSE

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 life

Enjoy 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.

Work with an equal opportunity employer

SSE will make any reasonable adjustments you need to ensure that your application and experience with us is positive. Please contact david.brickell@sse.com to discuss how we can support you.

We're dedicated to fostering an open and inclusive workplace where people from all backgrounds can thrive. We create equal opportunities for everyone to succeed and especially welcome applications from those who may not be well represented in our workforce or industry.

Ready to apply?

Start your online application using the Apply Now box on this page. We only accept applications made online. We'll be in touch after the closing date to let you know if we'll be taking your application further. If you're offered a role with SSE, you'll need to complete a criminality check and a credit check before you start work.