Senior Electronic Security Systems Engineer

Closing Date

Senior Electronic Security Systems Engineer

Location: Hampshire Kent or Sussex

Salary: up to 70k depending on experience

Southern Water is seeking an experienced Senior Electronic Security Systems Engineer to help protect critical infrastructure and lead the development integration and assurance of our electronic security systems (ESS). Youll act as the bridge between security legislation regulatory guidance and operational delivery ensuring our systems remain compliant resilient and future-ready.

Benefits:

• Health Care cash plan cover (with options to upgrade for family coverage)

• Pension contributions up to 11% (depending on your contribution)

For a full list of benefits please visit our careers page or see below.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver expert ESS guidance and support the Protective Security Strategy.
• Support Regional Security Advisors assuring any security upgrades/project are compliant with the relevant Southern Water security policies and standards
• Work with IT/OT teams 3rd-party integrators and Tier 1 contractors to deliver compliant security upgrades and projects.
• Support the maintenance and performance of core systems including CCTV IDS Access Control and PSIM.
• Drive improvements through AI automation and digital integration.
• Collaborate with the Alarm Monitoring Centre to enhance system performance.
• Maintain strong relationships with system providers and stay informed on future technology roadmaps.
• Promote security awareness across the business and support on-call duties.

Experience & Skills

• 5 years in a similar security engineering role (water industry experience beneficial).
• Strong technical expertise in ESS design specification and implementation.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation standards and NPSA guidance.
• Experience in compliance auditing and integrated system development.
• Effective stakeholder management and experience working with police or security agencies.
• Full UK driving licence and own vehicle.
• Membership of a recognised security body and commitment to CPD.

What Were Looking For

• Ability to work independently and manage complex workloads.
• Strong communication and project support skills.
• Operational awareness and willingness to travel across the region.
• Eligible for SC security clearance.

Progression opportunities

Southern Water offers monitored career paths training and development opportunities.

About Southern Water

Southern Water is at the forefront of transforming Britains water industry investing significantly to enhance resilience sustainability and service excellence. With 7.8bn planned investment for 2025-30 this is an unparalleled opportunity to join a business committed to delivering a generational shift in the way water services are managed.

At Southern Water we believe diverse perspectives drive innovation. If youre passionate about making a positive impact and think you can bring value to our team wed love to hear from youeven if you dont tick every box.

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds identities and experiences. We do not discriminate based on race ethnicity gender sexual orientation age disability religion or any other protected characteristic. If you need reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process please let us know.

At Southern Water we believe diverse perspectives drive innovation. If youre passionate about making a positive impact and think you can bring value to our team wed love to hear from youeven if you dont tick every box. Your unique skills and experiences could be exactly what we need.

If this role isnt quite what youre looking for but are keen to be contacted about opportunities at Southern Water you can register your details here: Introduce Yourself (- Introduce Yourself)

Our Commitment to Diversity

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds identities and experiences. We do not discriminate based on race ethnicity gender sexual orientation age disability religion or any other protected characteristic. If you need reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process please let us know.

your skills fit in.

#hybrid