OT Asset Engineer

OT Asset Engineer

Walton Park

£46.1k - £57.8k per annum (Depending on skills and qualification)

Full Time

Joint-contribution pension from 6% (12% total) – Enhanced maternity & family leave – Life assurance – HolidayPlus – Virtual GP & Employee Assistance Programme plus retail and leisure discounts & many more.

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This is an exciting opportunity within our Operational Technology (OT) Asset Management Engineering team. The role is responsible for implementing the cyber security lifecycle processes, managing OT assets and ensuring the delivery of cyber security risk remediation projects, applied to the industrial control and automation systems at remote gas sites.

We deliver safety, warmth, and comfort to homes and businesses. Every role, whether in the office or on the front line, plays a key part in this mission. Here’s how you will contribute…

· Ensuring compliance with NIS regulations and the enhanced CAF profile.

· Ensuring compliance to the ISA/IEC62443 Standard for Operational Technology (OT) cyber security via SGN's framework of policy and procedures, enforcing the "Assess, Develop & Implement and Maintain" lifecycle approach.

· Management and support of preventative work orders used to deliver OT patching campaigns, configuration management and password managementto ensure high levels of data integrity within Asset Management systems.

· Owner of asset configuration systems, management of OT access and security systems, OT asset registers, risk management document control, vulnerability management, patch management, system password management and software configuration management.

· Responsible for the testing of patches to mitigate new vulnerabilities, develop work instruction and support annual PEN tests.

· Ensuring the cyber security, secure by design approach, is implemented and managed during SGN's management of change processes.

· Liaison with internal and external teams to deliver critical infrastructure cyber security risk reduction projects.

What you will need

The job holder will be required to be performance orientated and a self-motivated individual. They must be able to balance conflicting priorities, challenging timescales and be able to work with people at all levels.

We're also looking for;

Knowledge and experience of industrial automation and control systems (IACS), Process Control, Communication & Telemetry systems, Electrical and Instrumentation Systems.

· Knowledge of security for industrial automation and control systems (BS EN IEC 62443)

· Ideally have a minimum of HNC in Electrical and Electronic Engineering, HNC in Process Instrumentation and Control or equivalent apprenticeship and a minimum of 2 years experienced gained working as an electrical and instrumentation technician with a knowledge of operational technology.

· Experienced with operational technology cyber security controls and management.

· Good communication and leadership skills, with the ability to engage with various stakeholders throughout the business.

· Ability to adapt to changing workloads and conflicting priorities.

· A full driving license and willing to travel within the UK on a regular basis working in both office and field environments is essential.

Not sure you meet every requirement?

Research shows some people – particularly women and those from underrepresented backgrounds – may hesitate to apply unless they meet every criteria. At SGN, we value diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.

If this role interests you but you’re not sure you tick every box, we’d still love to hear from you. You might be just who we’re looking for – now or in the future.

Why SGN?

SGN is a leader in pioneering research and development toward a net-zero energy system. Our cutting-edge technologies and innovative thinking are driving change in the gas industry, all while keeping people safe and warm.

If you require any accommodations or support during the application process, reach out to us. We're here to help ensure an inclusive and accessible experience for everyone.