• You will serve as a senior advisor to ensure human capital requirements are met and in alignment with higher level policy.
• You will ensure staff initiate, monitor and track all requests for personnel actions (RPAs) for the command.
• You will gather information from higher headquarters and identify critical issues.
• You will develop implementation plans that consider personnel, budget, manpower and other management requirements.
• You will provide recommendations and propose plans to senior management.
• You will present formal and informal presentations pertaining to human capital issues.
• You will analyze mission, management objectives and organizational goal, projecting personnel needs and potential problems.
• You will perform on-going studies and analysis to access position structure trends and curtail problems.
• You will serve as the classifier for the command.

Starting at $123,914 Per Year (GS 14)

Role: Prison Security Escort

Location: HMP Highpoint

Standard Rate: £11.44 per hour + 33 days holiday pay

Overtime rate: £15.22ph (overtime after 37.5 hours)

Duration: Temporary role

Typical hours: Monday to Friday 08:00 - 17:00

As a Prison Security Escort, you will work alongside the prison service, assisting our client who is responsible for the maintenance of the buildings. You will be a part of security team where you will escort and oversee contractors such as carpenters, plumbers and electricians, whilst they complete their maintenance work.

Duties of a Prison Security Escort Include (but not limited to)

• Checking the identification of the contractors
• Checking contractors have been briefed on security measures
• Booking in and out of the contractors
• Creating a tool list
• Escorting contractors through the prison to their place of work
• Overseeing contractors whilst they are working (Please note you will have to stay with the contractors at all times)
• Checking contractor tools are all accounted for prior to leaving work area
• Using the radio to request permission to move contractors within the prison

About You:

• You will have good communication skills
• Have excellent attention to detail
• Be safety conscious
• Have been living in the UK for the past 3+ years
• Be able to pass security vetting (includes providing references, passing security police checks & providing photo identification)

Why should you apply?

• 33 days holiday per year
• No experience required
• Full training provided
• Access to internal roles within a government facility, often with the potential to apply to permanent positions

Due to the nature of the environment, you will be asked to complete the standard Security Vetting for the establishments.

If you are interested in this Prison Security Escort position based at Stradishall, Newmarket CB8 9YG please apply and we will be in touch.

SkyBlue is an equal opportunity employer.

Your new company
Our high-profile client, operating in the utilities sector, is currently seeking a Project Manager to join their team. They have a strong pipeline of work and offer excellent opportunities for career progression and professional development. This is a permanent position which will involve a mixture of office-based (Derby) and site-based work (Chester).
Your new role
As Project Manager, you will be overseeing the successful delivery of schemes across the Midlands area and be responsible for, but not limited to:

• Managing and coordinating direct labour and subcontractors on multi-site projects
• Conducting site visits and inspection to ensure compliance with safety regulations and specifications
• Providing regular project updates and reports to senior management
• Ensuring alignment with project goals and industry standards
• Maintaining high standards of health and safety on site at all times
• Collaborating and liaising with internal and external stakeholders
• Ensuring schemes are delivered safely on time, within budget and to expected quality.

What you'll need to succeed
In order to be successful, you will have:

• Experience of delivering civil works from inception through to completion in the utilities industry
• Knowledge of CDM regulations
• Experience in procurement and post-contract management
• Sound interpersonal and communication skills.

What you'll get in return
In return, you will receive:

• Competitive Salary
• Company car or car allowance
• Matched company pension contribution
• Hybrid/flexible working
• Private healthcare
• Opportunity to work on high-profile projects and more.

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.

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EDF Energy is a core part of the EDF Group, one of the largest energy companies in Europe with key business operations in the UK, France, Italy and Belgium. We're the UK’s largest producer of low-carbon electricity, the biggest supplier of electricity by volume in Great Britain, the largest supplier to British businesses and we employ more than 13,000 people. We operate nuclear, coal and gas power stations, wind farms, and combined heat & power plants. We have a focus on safe, dependable energy generation and an ethos of service excellence. We are playing a leading role in new nuclear build in the UK to secure a bright future for the combined business and its employees.
Sizewell C. The power of good for Britain.


Location: Suffolk (hybrid working arrangements) Employment type: Permanent full-time / part time. Employment basis: The role is expected to be a full
- time position however we are open to discussing a more flexible or part
- time approach where possible. Salary: £45,000
- £55,000, plus bonus and other benefits.
Closing date: Friday 1st November 2024


The Opportunity



Are you looking for a career which is rewarding, at the cutting edge of project development and where you can really make a difference? Come and join our expanding Sizewell C team and work on one of the most exciting and largest megaprojects in the UK, whilst being at the forefront of the UK’s climate change agenda and energy policy.

Following on from the success of Hinkley Point C, the Sizewell C Project is a nuclear new build project in Suffolk, which has obtained planning approval and Government financing support. The project has started construction and is now seeking private investment. When completed, it will provide dependable electricity to 6 million homes for 60 years, which along with renewables, will support Britain to achieve Net Zero by 2050. The Sizewell C Project requires a significant number of Public Right of Way (PRoW) diversions and new routes due to our ongoing construction activities. We are seeking a skilled Public Right of Way Coordinator to manage these diversions around our locality in Leiston and the surrounding areas.

As our Public Right of Way Coordinator, you’ll ensure compliance with the relevant regulations. You’ll work to both manage and maintain clear communication with the public and stakeholders. This role is important with keeping the Sizewell C project on track while maintaining transparency and accessibility regarding PRoW changes.



The Role



You will focus on the proposed diversions of Public Rights of Way for the Sizewell C construction project. You’ll handle all the relevant aspects of temporary closures, ensuring compliance with legal requirements and the approval of clear, accurate signage at key locations.

A key part of your role is to monitor the Public Rights of Way status, providing regular updates to stakeholders and the general public. You will ensure the public information portal is kept up to date with any diversions, closures, or re-openings, so users always have access to the latest information.

You’ll also spend time working closely with legal and regulatory teams to ensure all Public Rights of Way activities comply with the Development Consent Order (DCO) requirements. This will involve preparing governance reports, submitting the necessary documentation and keeping all records organized for easy access and review. You will also attend the relevant Deed Of Obligation governance groups on behalf of Sizewell C.


Skills

Experience in Public Right of Way management or a similar role.

Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple diversion projects concurrently.

Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, to provide clear updates and notifications.

Knowledge of DCO processes and Public Right of Way regulations.

Proficient in using digital tools to manage Public Right of Way status and updates on public information portals.


Desirable

Experience working in construction or infrastructure projects.


If the above sounds like you, then we’d love to hear from you!


A full job description is available on application. 
#SZCjobs #DestinationNuclear



Power in Diversity



Sizewell C is a great place to work, where everyone is welcome. To fulfil our commitment of doing the power of good for Britain, our ambition is to have a workforce which reflects and benefits the society we are part of and serve.

Every worker on Sizewell C, wherever they are, should help to create and experience the right environment where everyone on the team understands, respects and embraces diversity with a culture where everyone is treated with equal respect and are all given equal access to opportunities.

By valuing the different points of view and experiences that having a diverse team brings, and by fostering an inclusive climate, we will create a great place to work and a more successful project.  We create the right environment where people feel able to bring their whole selves to work. Whilst working together there is mutual trust and appreciation created through the building of meaningful relationships with one another, aligned with our key values: Respect: Value the rules and environment in which we operate. Positivity: Positively challenge poor quality and performance.

Humility: Be open to other’s points of view and ideas, be willing to debate and to compromise. Solidarity: One team, working closely together and helping each other. Clarity: Communicate clearly and consistently. Everyone is able to get the most from their work and the workplace, and in return, give their best.



Competitive Salary and Benefits


We’re dedicated to offering flexible benefits that support our people across all aspects of their lives and we’re delighted to offer a range of benefits to support our employees’ physical, emotional and financial wellbeing. 

In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a market-leading company pension scheme, paid holidays and a range of flexible benefits, such as: a company incentive bonus plan, health cover, cycle to work scheme, discounts and employee pricing.

Please let us know if you’d like to discuss flexible working arrangements by highlighting this on your application.

Cyber Security Solutions Engineer

Reference Number - 79373

This Cyber Security Solutions Engineer will report to the Cyber Security Architecture Manager and will work within the Information Systems directorate based in our Ipswich office. You will be a permanent employee.

You will attract a salary of £57,600.00 and a bonus of 7.5%. This role can also offer blended working after probationary period (6 months) - 3 days in the office and 2 remote

Close Date: 17/10/2024

We also provide the following additional benefits

• 25 Days Annual Leave plus bank holidays

• Personal Pension Plan - Personal contribution rates of 4% or 5% (UK Power Networks will make a corresponding contribution of 8% or 10%)

• Tenancy Loan Deposit scheme

• Tax efficient benefits: cycle to work scheme

• Season ticket loan

• Occupational Health support

DIMENSIONS:

UK Power Networks is expanding its presence in Microsoft Azure and enhancing its on-prem OT Mission Critical Systems. It is necessary that a secure environment is developed for the hosting and management of our critical information assets. We ask that you have a blend of skillsets across cyber security including solution design, configuration, implementation, operation, governance, change management, communications, and the understanding of protecting data in employing the use of relevant encryption standards. The main measure of success is maintaining regulatory compliance and improving the technical and organisational resilience of UKPN concerning the ever-changing cyber threat landscape.

• People - work collaboratively in a team of circa 8 permanent and temporary cyber security architecture resources.

• Financial - no direct budget responsibility.

• Suppliers - regular interaction with 3rd party service providers, specialist technical consultants and cyber security tooling vendors.

• Communication - able to communicate technical cyber security concepts to all kinds of colleagues across multiple levels of seniority to facilitate and ensure common understanding of decisions taken across the business.

• Stakeholders - establish and maintain collaborative working relationships with internal and external technology teams and third party providers, suppliers, and partners to improve outcomes and create agreement around a course of action. 

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:

1. Ensure highest standards of safety are applied across all responsibilities.

2. Implement the cyber security plans, technology roadmaps based on sound cyber security best practices to help implement UK Power Networks Cyber Security Strategy ensuring alignment to the company vision, values, and strategic goals.

3. Support the Cyber Security Architects, research new security technologies, toolsets, and solutions for both OT and Enterprise on-prem and cloud infrastructures.

4. Work as an important partner with third party vendors to design and implement proof of concept (PoC) cyber security solutions and evaluate against strict requirements and criteria following UK Power Networks policies and the cyber security technology roadmap.

5. Evaluate existing cyber security solutions within the enterprise to ensure that they are fit for purpose and that the solutions have been designed and implemented to gain maximum benefit and capability.

6. Support the Cyber Security Teams at a technical level to install cyber security product technologies and systems, such as firewalls, end point protection, encryption, VPN, SIEM, PAM, VM etc.

7. Support the Cyber Security Teams to drive effective root cause analysis of cyber security related incidents to ensure prompt action is taken to prevent incident reoccurrence and strengthen relevant cyber security controls.

8. Provide technical guidance and assurance to the wider information systems teams concerning the implementation of cyber security controls within the specified design principles.

The Information Systems Department works across UK Power Networks, supporting us in the achievement of our vision to become the best performing DNO. The team achieve this through the provision of technology solutions and the optimisation of current solutions to improve how we operate. Continuous improvement, customer service and seamless delivery is at the heart of this ethos and are therefore strongly underpinned by effective cyber security.

You will work with five disciplines within the Cyber Security Team, Enterprise Architecture, Technical Teams, IT Service Providers, Project, Innovation, and partners to implement and improve the security infrastructure, systems, and services.

Qualifications:

1. Work experience: Experience in cyber security, preferably in a security engineering or a security architecture role. Hands-on experience designing, implementing, and maintaining security solutions for multiple platforms, and using various security technologies and performing security testing and analysis.

2. Cyber Security Knowledge: An understanding of the principles and standards of cyber security, such as encryption, authentication, authorization, network security, application security, cloud security, and threat intelligence.

3. Security Solutions Design: Ability to design and implement security solutions that meet the requirements and goals. Analyse the security requirements, identify the security gaps, and propose the best security architectures to address them. Evaluate the costs, benefits, and trade-offs of different security solutions and make recommendations based on the UK Power Networks Policies, Standards and Security Patterns.

4. Security Tools and Technologies: Proficient in using multiple security technologies, such as firewalls, end point protection, intrusion detection and prevention systems, vulnerability scanners, encryption software, VPNs, and SIEMs. Be able to configure, test, deploy, and troubleshoot these tools and technologies and integrate them with other systems. Monitor and analyse the security logs and alerts generated by these tools and technologies and take appropriate actions.

5. Cyber Security Frameworks: Working knowledge of Cyber Essentials, ISO27001:2022, CSA Cloud Controls Matrix, NCSC CAF and GDPR, is important to ensure that data is being managed in a compliant manner.

6. Programming and scripting: Proficient programming and scripting skills to automate security tasks, develop custom security scripts and tools, and perform security testing and analysis. Familiar with some of the common programming and scripting languages used in cyber security, such as Python, PowerShell, Bash, Java, C#, and SQL.

7. Certifications: Relevant certifications in cyber security, such as CISSP, CISM, CEH, SSCP, or CCSP. Further technical certifications in Microsoft Azure, Networking, Firewall, SIEM, PAM or VM Products are beneficial.

8. Technical Capabilities: Technical competence in one or more of the following areas: Industrial Protocols (DNP3, ICCP, IEC-61850), IPSec VPN's, Networking, Network Security, RADIUS, MFA, Microsoft/Linux Operating Systems, Virtualization Platforms such as (VMware, Hyper-V, OpenShift), Cloud Security in Azure, PKI and Certificates.

We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

Role: Prison Security Escort

Location: HMP Highpoint

Standard Rate: £11.44 per hour + 33 days holiday pay

Overtime rate: £15.22ph (overtime after 37.5 hours)

Duration: Temporary role

Typical hours: Monday to Friday 08:00 - 17:00

As a Prison Security Escort, you will work alongside the prison service, assisting our client who is responsible for the maintenance of the buildings. You will be a part of security team where you will escort and oversee contractors such as carpenters, plumbers and electricians, whilst they complete their maintenance work.

Duties of a Prison Security Escort Include (but not limited to)

• Checking the identification of the contractors
• Checking contractors have been briefed on security measures
• Booking in and out of the contractors
• Creating a tool list
• Escorting contractors through the prison to their place of work
• Overseeing contractors whilst they are working (Please note you will have to stay with the contractors at all times)
• Checking contractor tools are all accounted for prior to leaving work area
• Using the radio to request permission to move contractors within the prison

About You:

• You will have good communication skills
• Have excellent attention to detail
• Be safety conscious
• Have been living in the UK for the past 3+ years
• Be able to pass security vetting (includes providing references, passing security police checks & providing photo identification)

Why should you apply?

• 33 days holiday per year
• No experience required
• Full training provided
• Access to internal roles within a government facility, often with the potential to apply to permanent positions

Due to the nature of the environment, you will be asked to complete the standard Security Vetting for the establishments.

If you are interested in this Prison Security Escort position based at Stradishall, Newmarket CB8 9YG please apply and we will be in touch.

SkyBlue is an equal opportunity employer.

Role: Prison Security Escort

Location: HMP Highpoint

Standard Rate: £11.44 per hour + 33 days holiday pay

Overtime rate: £15.22ph (overtime after 37.5 hours)

Duration: Temporary role

Typical hours: Monday to Friday 08:00 - 17:00

As a Prison Security Escort, you will work alongside the prison service, assisting our client who is responsible for the maintenance of the buildings. You will be a part of security team where you will escort and oversee contractors such as carpenters, plumbers and electricians, whilst they complete their maintenance work.

Duties of a Prison Security Escort Include (but not limited to)

• Checking the identification of the contractors
• Checking contractors have been briefed on security measures
• Booking in and out of the contractors
• Creating a tool list
• Escorting contractors through the prison to their place of work
• Overseeing contractors whilst they are working (Please note you will have to stay with the contractors at all times)
• Checking contractor tools are all accounted for prior to leaving work area
• Using the radio to request permission to move contractors within the prison

About You:

• You will have good communication skills
• Have excellent attention to detail
• Be safety conscious
• Have been living in the UK for the past 3+ years
• Be able to pass security vetting (includes providing references, passing security police checks & providing photo identification)

Why should you apply?

• 33 days holiday per year
• No experience required
• Full training provided
• Access to internal roles within a government facility, often with the potential to apply to permanent positions

Due to the nature of the environment, you will be asked to complete the standard Security Vetting for the establishments.

If you are interested in this Prison Security Escort position based at Stradishall, Newmarket CB8 9YG please apply and we will be in touch.

SkyBlue is an equal opportunity employer.

Cyber Security Training and Awareness Specialist

Location: Ipswich, GB

Reference Number - 79374

This Cyber Security Training and Awareness Specialist will report to the Cyber Security Architecture Manager and will work within the Information Systems directorate based in either our Ipswich, Crawley or London office. You will be a permanent employee.

You will attract a salary of £49,000.00 and a bonus of 7.5%. This role can also offer blended working after probationary period (6 months) - 3 days in the office and 2 remote

Close Date:. 07/08/2024

We also provide the following additional benefits

• 25 Days Annual Leave plus bank holidays

• Personal Pension Plan - Personal contribution rates of 4% or 5% (UK Power Networks will make a corresponding contribution of 8% or 10%)

• Tenancy Loan Deposit scheme

• Tax efficient benefits: cycle to work scheme

• Season ticket loan

• Occupational Health support

JOB PURPOSE:

You will develop and deliver cyber security education and awareness programs for UK Power Networks. Collaborate with the Cyber Security, Information Systems Teams, and partners to identify the training and awareness needs, design and implement solutions, and measure the impact and outcomes of the programs.

• People - Work collaboratively in a team of circa 9 permanent and temporary cyber security operations staff, and across the wider IS team.

• Suppliers - regular interaction with specialist cyber security training vendors and partners.

• Communication - Able to communicate technical cyber security concepts to all kinds of colleagues across various levels of seniority so that they understand the situation, and the associated risk to UK Power Networks.

• Partners - Establish and maintain collaborative working relationships with other teams, including IT, HR and Legal, and third party providers, suppliers, and partners to improve outcomes and create understanding around a course of action.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:

1. Develop the cyber security training and awareness roadmap that aligns with UK Power Networks goals, visions, and strategic goals.

2. Create engaging and interactive cyber security training and awareness content and materials, such as e-learning modules, webinars, workshops, newsletters, posters, videos, games, quizzes, etc.

3. Conduct regular assessments and surveys to evaluate the effectiveness and satisfaction of the cyber security training and awareness programs and provide feedback and recommendations for improvement.

4. Report on the progress and performance of the cyber security training and awareness programs and ensure compliance with the relevant standards.

5. Research and stay updated on the latest cyber security trends, threats, and best practices, and incorporate them into the training and awareness programs.

6. Develop role-based Cyber Security Training for the Cyber Security Team, covering cyber operations, architecture, governance risk and compliance and testing. Maintain the cyber security skills matrix to inform the role-based training requirements.

NATURE AND SCOPE:

The Information Systems Department works across UK Power Networks, supporting us in the achievement of our vision to become the best performing DNO. The team achieve this through the provision of technology solutions and the optimisation of current solutions to improve how we operate. Continuous improvement, customer service and seamless delivery is at the heart of this ethos and are therefore strongly underpinned by effective cyber security.

The main measure of success for this role is upholding and enhancing the cyber security posture of UK Power Networks through training and awareness across the business.

Qualifications:

1. Work experience: experience developing and delivering cyber security training and awareness programs, preferably in a large organization.

2. Training Delivery and Facilitation: deliver and facilitate cyber security training and awareness sessions using multiple modes and platforms, such as face-to-face, online, synchronous, asynchronous, etc., and to adapt to the needs and preferences of different learners and groups.

3. Communication and Presentation: The ability to present complex and technical cyber security information in a compelling way, using appropriate language, tone, and visuals, and to tailor the message to the audience and the context.

4. Stakeholder Management and Collaboration: The ability to collaborate with multiple partners, such as management, IT, HR, legal, compliance, etc., to align the cyber security training and awareness objectives with the organizational goals and policies, and to obtain their support and feedback.

5. Certifications: A bachelor's degree in cyber security, information technology, education, communication, or related field, or equivalent work experience.

Cyber Security Architect

Location: Ipswich, GB

Reference Number - 79372

This Cyber Security Architect will report to the Cyber Security Architecture Manager and will work within the Information Systems directorate based in either our Fore Hamlet, Ipswich or Crawley or London office. You will be a permanent employee.

You will attract a salary of £57,600.00 and a bonus of 7.5%. This role can also offer blended working after probationary period (6 months) - 3 days in the office and 2 remote

Close Date: 07/08/2024

We also provide the following additional benefits

• 25 Days Annual Leave plus bank holidays

• Personal Pension Plan - Personal contribution rates of 4% or 5% (UK Power Networks will make a corresponding contribution of 8% or 10%)

• Tenancy Loan Deposit scheme

• Tax efficient benefits: cycle to work scheme

• Season ticket loan

• Occupational Health support

JOB PURPOSE:

You will develop the security systems and policies within the organisation and will ensure that UK Power Networks data, network, and systems are protected from cyber threats and will comply with the relevant standards and regulations.

DIMENSIONS:

UK Power Networks is expanding its presence in Microsoft Azure and enhancing its on-prem OT Mission Critical Systems. It is necessary that a secure environment is developed for the hosting and management of our critical information assets. We ask that you have a blend of skillsets across cyber security including solution design, configuration, implementation, operation, governance, change management, communications, and the understanding of protecting data in employing the use of relevant encryption standards.

• People - work collaboratively in a team of circa 8 permanent and temporary cyber security architecture resources.

• Communication - communicate technical cyber security concepts to all kinds of colleagues across different levels of seniority to facilitate and ensure common understanding of decisions taken across the business.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:

1. Implement the cyber security plans, technology roadmaps based on sound enterprise architecture practices to help implement UK Power Networks Cyber Security Strategy ensuring agreement to the company vision, values, and strategic goals.

2. Develop the security architecture framework including policies, standards, blueprints and procedures that enables the enterprise to develop and implement security solutions and capabilities in projects and operations that are aligned with business, technology, and threat drivers.

3. Participate in the Architecture Review Board (ARB) as the design authority for all cyber security for all cyber security matters through the review and approval of all solution proposals.

4. Create target and transition architectures which conform to best practice, and UKPN's Information Security policies and underpinning standards.

5. Translate our requirements into technical solutions, and communicate with product teams on your design.

6. Develop cloud security measurement tooling to manage cloud performance, resources, and cost to ensure budgetary compliance and make recommendations for improvement.

Qualifications:

1. Experience acquiring an understanding of cyber security technologies and principles within an operational technology (OT) environment or enterprise environments and utilising the security features of Azure Cloud, Microsoft 365, and other Cyber related Solutions.

2. Experience working as a Cyber Security Architect, OT Cyber Security Architect, Cloud Security Architect (DevSecOps) or relevant Cyber Engineering Role with Architecture responsibilities.

3. A degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology, or relevant field with cognate experience designing, implementing, and supporting Cyber Security solutions.

4. Relevant security certifications such as Microsoft Azure Security Technologies (AZ-500), Azure Solutions Architect Expert or Further security certifications include CISSP, CISSP-ISSAP, CCSP, CCSK, or CompTIA are desirable.

5. Containerisation experience with Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) and Docker, including the use of tools such as Vagrant and LXC

6. Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) Automation tools, such as Terraform and deploying "secure by design" IaC approach with the DevOps team.

7. Working knowledge of Cyber Essentials, ISO27001:2022, CSA Cloud Controls Matrix, NCSC CAF and GDPR, is important to ensure that data is being managed in a compliant manner.

8. Quality review solution providers high- and low-level solution designs ensuring they align to the data architecture and policies.

9. Proven experience of developing a credible and practical target architecture for the Security domain, which supports the Business and IT strategy.Experience working within a regulated environment, preferably Energy sector Critical National Infrastructure (CNI)

Cyber Security Solutions Engineer

Location: Ipswich, GB

Reference Number - 79373

This Cyber Security Solutions Engineer will report to the Cyber Security Architecture Manager and will work within the Information Systems directorate based in either our Ipswich, Crawley or London office. You will be a permanent employee.

You will attract a salary of £57,600.00 and a bonus of 7.5%. This role can also offer blended working after probationary period (6 months) - 3 days in the office and 2 remote

Close Date: 07/08/2024

We also provide the following additional benefits

• 25 Days Annual Leave plus bank holidays

• Personal Pension Plan - Personal contribution rates of 4% or 5% (UK Power Networks will make a corresponding contribution of 8% or 10%)

• Tenancy Loan Deposit scheme

• Tax efficient benefits: cycle to work scheme

• Season ticket loan

• Occupational Health support

DIMENSIONS:

UK Power Networks is expanding its presence in Microsoft Azure and enhancing its on-prem OT Mission Critical Systems. It is necessary that a secure environment is developed for the hosting and management of our critical information assets. We ask that you have a blend of skillsets across cyber security including solution design, configuration, implementation, operation, governance, change management, communications, and the understanding of protecting data in employing the use of relevant encryption standards.

• Communication - able to communicate technical cyber security concepts to all kinds of colleagues across multiple levels of seniority to facilitate and ensure common understanding of decisions taken across the business.

• PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:

1. Ensure highest standards of safety are applied across all responsibilities.

2. Implement the cyber security plans, technology roadmaps based on sound cyber security best practices to help implement UK Power Networks Cyber Security Strategy ensuring alignment to the company vision, values, and strategic goals.

3. Support the Cyber Security Architects, research new security technologies, toolsets, and solutions for both OT and Enterprise on-prem and cloud infrastructures.

4. Work as an important partner with third party vendors to design and implement proof of concept (PoC) cyber security solutions and evaluate against strict requirements and criteria following UK Power Networks policies and the cyber security technology roadmap.

5. Support the Cyber Security Teams at a technical level to install cyber security product technologies and systems, such as firewalls, end point protection, encryption, VPN, SIEM, PAM, VM etc.

6. Translate our requirements into technical solutions, and communicate with product teams on your solution design.

Qualifications:

1. Work experience: Experience in cyber security, preferably in a security engineering or a security architecture role. Hands-on experience designing, implementing, and maintaining security solutions for multiple platforms, and using various security technologies and performing security testing and analysis.

2. Cyber Security Knowledge: An understanding of the principles and standards of cyber security, such as encryption, authentication, authorization, network security, application security, cloud security, and threat intelligence.

3. Security Solutions Design: Ability to design and implement security solutions that meet the requirements and goals. Analyse the security requirements, identify the security gaps, and propose the best security architectures to address them. Evaluate the costs, benefits, and trade-offs of different security solutions and make recommendations based on the UK Power Networks Policies, Standards and Security Patterns.

4. Security Tools and Technologies: Proficient in using multiple security technologies, such as firewalls, end point protection, intrusion detection and prevention systems, vulnerability scanners, encryption software, VPNs, and SIEMs.

5. Programming and scripting: Proficient programming and scripting skills to automate security tasks, develop custom security scripts and tools, and perform security testing and analysis. Familiar with some of the common programming and scripting languages used in cyber security, such as Python, PowerShell, Bash, Java, C#, and SQL.

6. Certifications: Relevant certifications in cyber security, such as CISSP, CISM, CEH, SSCP, or CCSP. Further technical certifications in Microsoft Azure, Networking, Firewall, SIEM, PAM or VM Products are beneficial.

7. Technical Capabilities: Technical competence in one or more of the following areas: Industrial Protocols (DNP3, ICCP, IEC-61850), IPSec VPN's, Networking, Network Security, RADIUS, MFA, Microsoft/Linux Operating Systems, Virtualization Platforms such as (VMware, Hyper-V, OpenShift), Cloud Security in Azure, PKI and Certificates.

CALLING ALL RAIL TRACK STAFF

CRS & ISS are looking for Engineering Supervisors (ES), Controllers of Site Safety (COSS) Track Chargemen and Trackmen/MSO's to join a major infrastructure project in the Anglia/Suffolk areas.

The project is expected to last around 2 years and will involve building a new rail line branching from the current line to assist in the delivery of materials for the build of Sizewell C.

Anyone applying for this project must hold:

PTS

Track Induction

Small Tools

Manual Handling

Emergency First Aid - Electrification

In addition, those looking to apply for ES or COSS must hold those competencies.

What you may like to know about working on this groundbreaking project:

Minimum 40 hours per week

Shifts are day & night shifts, across Saturday to Friday

Company van and fuel (if part of a gang)

Competitive rates of pay

Career progression

What's different?

CRS and ISS are working in partnership to provide all the labour required for the prestigious build of a new rail line specifically for Sizewell C. This project is exciting in many ways, not least because the reason for the rail line installation is to cut the emissions caused by the build of the new power station and bringing new and vast employment opportunities to the local communities.

Don't hold a PTS but interested in getting qualified? Give us a call - we will be running New Entrant Bootcamps in the area giving all the qualifications you need to start your career on the railway.

Not for you but know someone who may be interested? Send them our way!

CRS & ISS are committed to equal opportunities and actively seeks applications from all sectors of the community irrespective of gender, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, having responsibility for dependants, age, religion/beliefs, or any other reason which cannot be shown to be justified.

CRS & ISS have a fair and comprehensive selection procedure. Unfortunately, if you have not been contacted within ten days, your application has been unsuccessful. However, please check your junk email folder to ensure that an email from us hasn't been blocked by your spam filter.

We are committed to making reasonable adjustments in order for all candidates who are successfully put through to the interview stage to be able to attend.

Track Chargeman - TCM

Starting rate:

£20ph - Experienced

CRS & ISS are looking for experienced TCM's to join a major infrastructure project in the Anglia/Suffolk areas.

The project is expected to last around 2 years and will involve building a new rail line branching from the current line to assist in the delivery of materials for the build of Sizewell C.

Essential Competencies:

PTS

Track Induction

Small Tools

Manual Handling

Emergency First Aid - Electrification

SSSTS or SMSTS (preferred)

Don't hold a PTS but interested in getting qualified? Give us a call - we will be running New Entrant Bootcamps in the area giving all the qualifications you need to start your career on the railway.

In addition, we are also recruiting ES, COSS, PTS MSO - please get in touch if you are interested in those roles and hold the necessary competencies.

What you may like to know about working on this groundbreaking project:

Minimum 40 hours per week

Shifts are day & night shifts, across Saturday to Friday

Company van and fuel (if part of a gang)

Competitive rates of pay

Career progression

What's different?

CRS and ISS are working in partnership to provide all the labour required for the prestigious build of a new rail line specifically for Sizewell C. This project is exciting in many ways, not least because the reason for the rail line installation is to cut the emissions caused by the build of the new power station and bringing new and vast employment opportunities to the local communities.

Not for you but know someone who may be interested? Send them our way!

CRS & ISS are committed to equal opportunities and actively seeks applications from all sectors of the community irrespective of gender, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, having responsibility for dependants, age, religion/beliefs, or any other reason which cannot be shown to be justified.

CRS & ISS have a fair and comprehensive selection procedure. Unfortunately, if you have not been contacted within ten days, your application has been unsuccessful. However, please check your junk email folder to ensure that an email from us hasn't been blocked by your spam filter.

We are committed to making reasonable adjustments in order for all candidates who are successfully put through to the interview stage to be able to attend.

Engineering Supervisor - ES

Starting rate:

£24ph - Experienced

CRS & ISS are looking for experienced ES's to join a major infrastructure project in the Anglia/Suffolk areas.

The project is expected to last around 2 years and will involve building a new rail line branching from the current line to assist in the delivery of materials for the build of Sizewell C.

Essential Competencies:

ES

PTS

Track Induction

Small Tools

Manual Handling

Emergency First Aid - Electrification

Don't hold a PTS but interested in getting qualified? Give us a call - we will be running New Entrant Bootcamps in the area giving all the qualifications you need to start your career on the railway.

In addition, we are also recruiting COSS, TCM, PTS MSO - please get in touch if you are interested in those roles and hold the necessary competencies.

What you may like to know about working on this groundbreaking project:

Minimum 40 hours per week

Shifts are day & night shifts, across Saturday to Friday

Company van and fuel (if part of a gang)

Competitive rates of pay

Career progression

What's different?

CRS and ISS are working in partnership to provide all the labour required for the prestigious build of a new rail line specifically for Sizewell C. This project is exciting in many ways, not least because the reason for the rail line installation is to cut the emissions caused by the build of the new power station and bringing new and vast employment opportunities to the local communities.

Not for you but know someone who may be interested? Send them our way!

CRS & ISS are committed to equal opportunities and actively seeks applications from all sectors of the community irrespective of gender, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, having responsibility for dependants, age, religion/beliefs, or any other reason which cannot be shown to be justified.

CRS & ISS have a fair and comprehensive selection procedure. Unfortunately, if you have not been contacted within ten days, your application has been unsuccessful. However, please check your junk email folder to ensure that an email from us hasn't been blocked by your spam filter.

We are committed to making reasonable adjustments in order for all candidates who are successfully put through to the interview stage to be able to attend.

PTS Multi-Skilled Operatives

Starting rates:

£14.87ph - Blue Hat

£15.50ph - Experienced

CRS & ISS are looking for experienced PTS MSO's to join a major infrastructure project in the Anglia/Suffolk areas.

The project is expected to last around 2 years and will involve building a new rail line branching from the current line to assist in the delivery of materials for the build of Sizewell C.

Essential Competencies:

PTS

Track Induction

Small Tools

Manual Handling

Emergency First Aid - Electrification

Don't hold a PTS but interested in getting qualified? Give us a call - we will be running New Entrant Bootcamps in the area giving all the qualifications you need to start your career on the railway.

In addition, we are also recruiting ES, COSS, TCM - please get in touch if you are interested in those roles and hold the necessary competencies.

What you may like to know about working on this groundbreaking project:

Minimum 40 hours per week

Shifts are day & night shifts, across Saturday to Friday

Company van and fuel (if part of a gang)

Competitive rates of pay

Career progression

What's different?

CRS and ISS are working in partnership to provide all the labour required for the prestigious build of a new rail line specifically for Sizewell C. This project is exciting in many ways, not least because the reason for the rail line installation is to cut the emissions caused by the build of the new power station and bringing new and vast employment opportunities to the local communities.

Not for you but know someone who may be interested? Send them our way!

CRS & ISS are committed to equal opportunities and actively seeks applications from all sectors of the community irrespective of gender, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, having responsibility for dependants, age, religion/beliefs, or any other reason which cannot be shown to be justified.

CRS & ISS have a fair and comprehensive selection procedure. Unfortunately, if you have not been contacted within ten days, your application has been unsuccessful. However, please check your junk email folder to ensure that an email from us hasn't been blocked by your spam filter.

We are committed to making reasonable adjustments in order for all candidates who are successfully put through to the interview stage to be able to attend.

COSS

Starting rate:

£18ph - Experienced

CRS & ISS are looking for experienced COSS's to join a major infrastructure project in the Anglia/Suffolk areas.

The project is expected to last around 2 years and will involve building a new rail line branching from the current line to assist in the delivery of materials for the build of Sizewell C.

Essential Competencies:

COSS

PTS

Track Induction

Small Tools

Manual Handling

Emergency First Aid - Electrification

Don't hold a PTS but interested in getting qualified? Give us a call - we will be running New Entrant Bootcamps in the area giving all the qualifications you need to start your career on the railway.

In addition, we are also recruiting ES, TCM, PTS MSO - please get in touch if you are interested in those roles and hold the necessary competencies.

What you may like to know about working on this groundbreaking project:

Minimum 40 hours per week

Shifts are day & night shifts, across Saturday to Friday

Company van and fuel (if part of a gang)

Competitive rates of pay

Career progression

What's different?

CRS and ISS are working in partnership to provide all the labour required for the prestigious build of a new rail line specifically for Sizewell C. This project is exciting in many ways, not least because the reason for the rail line installation is to cut the emissions caused by the build of the new power station and bringing new and vast employment opportunities to the local communities.

Not for you but know someone who may be interested? Send them our way!

CRS & ISS are committed to equal opportunities and actively seeks applications from all sectors of the community irrespective of gender, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, having responsibility for dependants, age, religion/beliefs, or any other reason which cannot be shown to be justified.

CRS & ISS have a fair and comprehensive selection procedure. Unfortunately, if you have not been contacted within ten days, your application has been unsuccessful. However, please check your junk email folder to ensure that an email from us hasn't been blocked by your spam filter.

We are committed to making reasonable adjustments in order for all candidates who are successfully put through to the interview stage to be able to attend.