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.