Principal OT Cyber Security Specialist

Who we are looking for:

Sellafield Ltd is recruiting a Principal OT Cybersecurity Specialist. The role will be based in West Cumbria and you will be working on some of the most leading-edge engineering challenges here in the UK.
We are interested in hearing from candidates who have a proven track record in providing expert Operational Technology (OT) Cybersecurity support to projects and programmes. 

About the role:

This leadership role will initially support the Head of Cyber Programme in the development, and implementation, of a new suite of arrangements covering Cybersecurity for Operational Technology across all phases of an asset’s lifecycle. It will require engagement at both Sellafield Ltd and 3rd party locations with senior stakeholders, both internally and externally, including regulators (ONR, HSE) and the UK National Technical Authority (NCSC), as well as new, and in-flight, projects including those being delivered through Programme, Project Partners.

Further accountabilities include:

• Provide expert Operational Technology (OT) Cybersecurity support to projects and programmes.
• Develop the Professional and Technical networks and future company OT Cybersecurity specialists required to deliver the site plan.
• Provide coaching and mentoring for Sellafield Ltd. (SL) Senior Managers relating to OT Cybersecurity.

For a full job description please contact: john.woodhouse@sellafieldsites.com

To thrive in this role you will need:

Degree (min 2:2) or equivalent in engineering or computer science

Accredited to an appropriate professional body, e.g. IET or BCS providing depth and breadth of knowledge to perform effectively in a leadership role.

GICSP qualification and accreditation

Evidence of operating in a leadership capacity on legislative, regulatory, and management system issues internally and externally.

Evidence of utilising leadership skills to influence and manage senior stakeholders, both internally and externally.

Demonstration of extensive knowledge of procedures, methods, and full underlying principles of applicant’s area of expertise i.e. specific technology or asset lifecycle

Evidence of performing at strategic level (thinking and planning) as well as tactical and operational levels.

You may also have:

Evidence of managing an operating budget effectively and participating in tender evaluations and make-or-buy decisions.

Additional Information Closing Date: 19/10/2020

Salary: £60,724

Diversity & Inclusion Statement

In promoting equal opportunities, Sellafield Ltd welcomes applications from all sections of the community. We select people according to their abilities and our needs. As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy.

Additional Information

You are advised to regularly check your emails (including any junk mail/spam folders) for correspondence related to this post, including assessment or interview invitations and any other type of correspondence relating to your application. In the event of a high number of responses to any advert, Sellafield Ltd reserves the right to close the programme early.