Control Systems Cyber Security Engineer

Control System Cyber Security Engineer

Location – Staythorpe Power Station, Nottinghamshire, UK.

Contract Type – Permanent

Working Hours – Full Time

Closing date – 7 April 2025

We have an exciting opportunity for a Control Systems Cyber Security Engineer to join us at Staythorpe Power Station in Nottinghamshire! The largest CCGT Power Station in England with the potential for retrofitting Carbon Capture and Storage to provide the UK with decarbonised security of supply.

This position will focus on securing Operational Technology (OT) systems and infrastructure to ensure the safe, reliable and secure operations of our power station. You will be responsible for protecting critical assets from cyber threats, implementing security best practices and maintaining compliance with regulatory standards.

As this is a new role within the Maintenance Team at Staythorpe Power Station the successful candidate will have the ability to mould and shape the role and also the team by highlighting the importance of Cyber Security and how we all have a role to play in it becoming business as usual.

About the role

• Implementation of the OT Security Strategy within RWE Generation focused on the power plants, delivering security improvements across sites.
• Support power station sites in the operation of the Information Security Management System (ISMS) (risk analyses, audits, selection and monitoring of measures, effectiveness checks, etc.)
• Convert security requirements into processes, technical documentation and work instructions
• Conducting site cyber risk assessments and engagement in the site modification process to ensure secure design of new projects.
• Coordinate and support solving OT security incidents and vulnerabilities with central teams
• Advising and supporting the plant management team in ISMS and OT security matters
• Maintaining site system security through vulnerability reviews, patching and life cycle management.
• Organise site staff training of the ISMS and deliver routine training exercises.

Knowledge & Skills

• Completed university or technical college studies in computer science, mathematics, engineering, natural sciences or comparable education
• Very good process safety and safe systems of work understanding
• Experience in planning and leading projects
• Knowledge on one or more of the following control systems; ABB, Siemens S7, Allen Bradley.
• Familiarity with the maintenance requirements of industrial OT systems would be an advantage.
• Understanding of core cybersecurity concepts and implementation in an industrial setting would be desirable
• Knowledge of power plant operations would be advantageous
• High level of professional competence with very good communication skills.
• Flexibility, resilience and willingness to travel
• Knowledge and experience of OT infrastructures and OT application architectures
• Relevant certification, CISSP, Security + etc, would be desirable
• Completion of National Security Vetting

What we will offer you

• Versatile and responsible challenges in a dynamic environment with a competent team and the opportunity to deepen important professional experience
• A highly interesting job with good prospects for you as an experienced professional in a constantly evolving subject area
• Numerous opportunities for personal and professional development
• An exciting, varied and challenging role with opportunities for interaction and development across other departments in the RWE Group
• A salary from approximately £55,000 to £78,000 depending on experience and an annual bonus up to 15%
• A personal retirement savings plan – if you put in 5% we will top up by a further 10% and you will get life assurance worth 4 x annual salary
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, pro-rata
• Company Paid Private Medical Insurance for you and your family
• One free professional membership subscription
• Access to flexible benefits such as Critical Illness, Dental Plan, Health Cash Plan, Share Incentive Plan, Cycle2Work, Electric Car Lease Scheme, Buy Additional Annual Leave and retail savings scheme
• Occupational Health support services for your wellbeing, access to our employee assistance programme in times of need and up to 2 days volunteering a year

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Working at RWE

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Equal Opportunities

We value diversity and therefore welcome all applications, irrespective of gender, disability, nationality, ethnic and social background, religion and beliefs, age or sexual orientation and identity.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Our energy for a sustainable life

RWE represents change, innovation and sustainability. As one of the world’s leading generators of electricity from renewable energy sources, we aim to be carbon-neutral by 2040 and to enable a sustainable life for people around the world. To achieve this, we are looking for dynamic and motivated people to join us in creating a sustainable and secure energy future.

RWE in the UK

We operate a large and diverse portfolio of power generation assets in the UK. We are the UK’s second largest generator of thermal flexible capacity, supplying around 10% of the UK’s electricity last year with 8.6GW of installed capacity. The portfolio includes the UK’s largest fleet of gas-fired power stations, along with a small amount of Biomass and Hydro plants