network engineer Windsor, South East England, England
Job description
Centrica are going through a fascinating period of change. We’re evolving to become a truly purpose-led organisation, helping millions of customers to live more sustainably, simply, and affordably. We truly believe that we have a huge role to play in helping the nation to cut carbon emissions and prepare for a net zero future, and it’s a role we are immensely proud of.
An opportunity to play your part
We have an exciting opportunity for an ICT Security and Networks Engineer to help implementing Centrica Business Solution (CBS) Cyber Security strategy and associated Networks for all CBS energy products, assets, and services – across operational technologies.
You will work closely with corporate security teams and all CBS Business Units, transformation teams and product development teams to monitor and improve the network security posture of CBS to a high standard, ensuring the security of CBS data.
Day to day Accountabilities
Assist the ICT Security and Networks Manager - OT in the provision of ICT strategy and initiatives to ensure cyber security posture improvements across the global CBS business.
Collaborating with management, security teams, and other stakeholders to determine information security needs and requirements for applications and network infrastructure across ICT corporate, business, and operational technologies.
Supporting PMO process in project scoping, requirements gathering, risk assessments, and the design with respect to security and networks.
Carry out health and configuration checks of deployed infrastructure to ensure configurations conform to Centrica security standards.
Providing input into regular information security reporting and ensure ICT /OT risk assessments are carried out.
Engage with key stakeholders at the key stage gates of projects to ensure all the necessary steps have been followed to deliver a robust cost-effective solution.
Maintain CBS threat landscape and compliance with changing regulatory legislation such as the Network & Information Systems (NIS) Regulations.
Skills and Experience
Experience in designing, implementing, operating, and supporting successful network solutions for ICT and OT and security management processes.
Experience in the energy industry and operational knowledge of specific assets (consumers/generators/storage)
Experience with SCADA integration, PLC programming or development of IoT solutions
Knowledge of the electricity markets
An automation/controls/OT engineer with relevant working experience preferable within power industry or large industrial companies
Experience in auditing compliance with policies and procedures.
Experienced in communicating technical issues to simple presentations
Understanding of AWS cloud services.
Knowledge of applicable internal and/or external regulatory policies, standards, procedures, and controls
Location: You can work in Hull/Windsor or at home, we have people working all over the UK but also a range of office locations. You are required to travel monthly to any of these office locations.
We are proud to be recognised as a disability-confident employer. Our customers come from a variety of different backgrounds, and so do we. We hire great people from all walks of life, not just because it’s the right thing to do, but because it makes our company stronger. We will continue championing inclusivity while investing in our local communities to create a better, more sustainable world for everyone. We are incredibly proud to have been recognised by The Times for being one of the Top 50 Employers for Women.
Our people are the beating heart of our business. We are incredibly proud of our commitment to being FlexFirst. From childcare to furry friends, we listened to our people and understood that they work best when they are comfortable and have a flexible working model that suits their individual needs.
We have tailored our well-being & benefits package around our employees as follows:
Competitive salary and bonus potential
Employee Energy Allowance at 15% of the government price cap
Pension scheme
Company Funded Healthcare Plan
25 days holiday allowance, plus public holidays, and the option to buy up to 5 additional days
Excellent range of flexible benefits, including technology vouchers, electric car lease scheme & travel insurance
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At Centrica we embrace diversity and actively seek to attract individuals with unique backgrounds and perspectives. To build a more sustainable future, we need the best team – a team with a diverse mix of people and skills, where everyone feels welcome and able to succeed. We are dedicated in helping to close the diversity gap and would love to see more females, people of colour and LGBTQ+ employees, as well as those from a variety of cultures and ethnicity to veterans and the differently abled. Supporting diversity and inclusion is a big part of who we are, we are not looking for people to fit into our culture but to add to it!
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