Senior Security Engineer

Drax Group


Job Location:

Glasgow - UK

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed
Posted on: 5 hours ago
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Senior Security Engineer

Permanent Full-time

Location: Glasgow hybrid work pattern

Closing Date: 26th June


Dueto continued growth were looking for a Senior Security Engineer to join ourOperations & Project Delivery function at our office in Glasgow supportingthe security engineering compliance which includes NIS compliance andgovernance.

As a Senior Security Engineer youll be responsible for thedelivery of the strategic Security Engineering programme across our FlexGenestate e.g. Hydro and BESS assets. Delivering both innovation and strategicmaintenance initiatives tailored to meet Security requirements across Cyber physicaland market economics this provides an opportunity to play an integral role inDraxs continued evolution!

This role will require travel to sites across our FlexGenportfolio throughout the UK.

Who we are:
Were not just talking about making a difference weremaking it happen. We generate dispatchable renewable power and create stableenergy in an uncertain world. Building on our proud heritage we have ambitionto become the global leader in sustainable biomass and carbon removals.

Youll be joining our teams of practical doers futurethinkers and business champions. Were enabling a zero carbon lower costenergy future for all and working hard to decarbonise the planet forgenerations to come.

About the role:
As a Senior Security Engineer youll deliver the Hydrofocussed NIS Enhanced Profile plan including helping draft technical policyand general documentation. Youll also assist the FlexGen engineering teamswith the identification remediation and avoidance of network-based attacksfrom internal and external sources.

Key accountabilities include:

  • Utilise processes and technologies to detect and prevent malicious attacks to the FlexGen networks ensuring a response to security events from detection analysis to closure.
  • Assist in ensuring the network architecture upholds the three principles of security: confidentiality integrity and availability (CIA) utilising pro-active monitoring resilient technical design effective capacity planning and identification and remediation of network vulnerabilities.
  • Maintain documentation of proposed & deployed infrastructure and contribute to Business Continuity Planning and Crisis Management.

Who were looking for:
To be successful in this role youll ideally have

  • Experience of operating in a Cyber Security network engineering maintenance or operational role with experience of operating within critical national infrastructure highly desirable.
  • Knowledge of network security technologies and processes including understanding of current and emerging security threats and an awareness of systems and methods to counter them.
  • Design and implementation of security zones and conduits (IEC 62443)
  • Hands-on knowledge of Firewalls (enterprise and industrial).
  • Ability to read and interpret network diagrams IP addressing schemes and VLAN and routing tables.
  • Strong interpersonal skills with ability to build and manage relationships with colleagues senior management and external stakeholders.
  • Strong oral and written communication skills comfortable with creating and delivering reports procedures presentations.
  • Ability to interpret and understand complex analytical data to ensure effective decision making.

Rewards and benefits:
As you help us to shape the future weve shaped our rewards and benefits tohelp you thrive and support your lifestyle. If successful in this role youllget:

  • A discretionary bonus depending on company performance
  • Private Healthcare
  • SAYE (Sharesave): discretionary scheme from time to time
  • Personal accident cover
  • Group personal pension plan where well contribute up to 10%
  • Holiday - 25 days plus bank holidays
  • Reimbursement of the cost of your annual membership of one relevant and appropriate professional body

Were committed to making a tangible impact on the climatechallenge we all face. Drax is where your individual purpose can work alongsideyour career drive. We work as part of a team that shares a passion for doingwhats right for the future. With Drax you can shape your career and a futurefor generations to come.

Together we make it happen.


At Drax were committed to fostering an environment whereeveryone feels valued and respected regardless of their role. To make this areality we actively work to better represent the communities we operate infoster inclusion and establish fair processes. Through these actions we buildthe trust needed for all colleagues at Drax to contribute their perspectivesand talents no matter their background.

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Senior Security Engineer Permanent Full-time Location: Glasgow hybrid work pattern Closing Date: 26th JuneDueto continued growth were looking for a Senior Security Engineer to join ourOperations & Project Delivery function at our office in Glasgow supportingthe security engineering compliance which ...

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