Physical Security Operations Engineer - Eso

About the Role

Great Britain's electricity system is undergoing an ambitious, exciting and vital transformation. Together with industry, we are creating a cleaner, greener system, one that protects the planet and serves generations to come.

The Energy System Operator (ESO) are now looking for a Physical Security Operations Engineer to join us! This will be to support the Physical Security Operations Manager providing guidance, direction and advice regarding the installation, operation, and maintenance of National Energy System Operator (NESO) Physical Security assets. The post holder will be responsible for delivering security projects and solutions, including maintenance and fault management, to safeguard the organisations people and assets, ensuring compliance with applicable legislation, regulatory and corporate policies, procedures, and guidelines across NESO’s portfolio.  

This role can be based from Wokingham or Warwick, and we continue to offer hybrid working from office and home.

About us

As Great Britain’s electricity system operator (ESO), we sit at the heart of the electricity system, using our outstanding engineering and commercial expertise to balance electricity supply and demand. Ultimately, we keep the electricity flowing directly to where it’s needed, second by second.

Becoming the Future System Operator
In 2021, government and Ofgem jointly consulted on proposals for an expert, impartial Future System Operator (FSO) with responsibilities across both the electricity and gas systems, to drive progress towards net zero while maintaining energy security and minimising costs for consumers. In October 2023, the Energy Act 2023 was passed, legislating for this Future System Operator to be created.  

The ESO, including all of its existing roles, will be at the heart of the new Future System Operator. We will be taking on additional roles across vectors and sectors to create an organisation with a whole energy system mindset; enabling us to identify solutions to our energy system that are more sustainable, secure, and affordable for all.  

The FSO will be set up as a public corporation with operational independence from government – bringing parties together to support optimised decision making and action. As now, it will be licenced and regulated by Ofgem through price control agreements. It is anticipated that the new organisation will be up and running in 2024.

The time to act on climate change is now. As part of our team, you won’t just be touching the lives of almost everyone in Great Britain – you’ll be shaping the way we use and consume energy for generations to come.

Key Accountabilities

• Support the Physical Security Operations Manager in developing and deploying security policy, ensuring an appropriate and proportionate approach to security management for NESO
• Adopt and implement National Protective Security Authority best practice and other appropriate best practise for security as determined by the NESO Security Committee
• Enable the smooth and timely exit of National Grid’s transitional service arrangements for security 
• Manage projects, maintenance, and fault response/recovery for NESO Physical Security assets including management of the relevant supporting contracts and contractors
• Build and maintain effective working relationships, at all levels, both internally and externally
• Prepare Physical Security submissions to support business cases, outputs, and demonstration of value

About You

• Operational experience of determining, developing, and delivering security projects for critical national infrastructure in line with NPSA guidance along with a good understanding of the technical audit relationships and requirements to successfully achieve appropriate and proportionate security outcomes
• Ability to convey the business benefits of a threat based, risk informed security approach ensuring business risk owners are empowered to make appropriate and proportionate security decisions
• You will possess detailed knowledge of design, installation, configuration, operation, and maintenance for integrated Physical Security solutions.
• Good knowledge of the security discipline along with analytical thinking to develop, execute, sustain, and uphold security policies, standards, and guidelines 
• Previous experience in critical national infrastructure or similar sector, involving the setting and delivering of projects and maintenance for integrated Physical Security solutions
• Ability to coordinate planning and implementation of security projects in complex environments
• Degree-level qualification or equivalent combination of education and experience with strong technical background in Physical Security and commissioning integrated systems
• Additional professional security qualifications/certifications in appropriate areas are desirable
• Awareness of Network Information Systems regulations, including knowledge of Objective E requirements and indicators of good practice

What You'll Get

A competitive salary between £55,000 – 65,000 – dependent on experience and capability.

As well as your base salary, you will receive a bonus based on company performance, 26 days annual leave as standard and a competitive contributory pension scheme where we will double match your contribution to a maximum company contribution of 12%. 

You will also have access to a comprehensive benefits package tailored to support your well-being and professional success. From a competitive salary to flexible work arrangements, we promote your work-life balance. Enjoy fit for purpose wellbeing and lifestyle offerings, ongoing skill development aligned to our Purpose and Values, and be part of a supportive community that values your individuality and where you can belong.

More Information

We work towards the highest standards in everything we do, including how we support, value and develop our people. Our aim is to encourage and support employees to thrive and be the best they can be. We celebrate the difference people can bring into our organisation, and welcome and encourage applicants with diverse experiences and backgrounds, and offer flexible and tailored support, at home and in the office. 

We're committed to building a workforce that represents the communities we serve, and a working environment in which each individual feels valued, respected, fairly treated, and able to reach their full potential.

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