IT Security Lead - Glasgow, United Kingdom - SCOTTISH POWER UK PLC

SCOTTISH POWER UK PLC

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Glasgow, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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IT Security Lead - Infrastructure

Competitive salary plus single person healthcare and up to 15% performance related bonus

bonus

Glasgow - Hybrid working

Permanent

Closing date: 19th July 2023

Joining ScottishPower as an IT Security Lead you will be responsible for analysing and assessing the security posture associated with existing infrastructure services and assets and to identify and support improvement plans that increase the security posture to expected levels.

You will work closely with Architecture to look at the market for potential new security solutions which can be deployed by the wider Technology, Platforms and Operations team and support the IT Security Manager to define and deliver initiatives associated with the Global IT Security Plan.

This role supports all infrastructure services are secure by design and are compliance with all relevant external security regulation and legislation including relevant Iberdrola group standards.

_ What you'll be doing_:

You will provide security design input to the UK IT Technology, Platforms and Operations (TPO) function to ensure that security is embedded by default in all TPO services.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

provide expert input into the TPO infrastructure security strategy based on comprehensive assessment of current against target position

- provide a cost input to annual planning process to ensure change is delivered
- assess emerging threats and risks associated with infrastructure tools and services
- support strategies for delivering a set of technical security standards and enhancing security controls and
- provide recommendation and expert input of global definition of strategy, standards and procedures relating to TPO infrastructure security

_What you'll bring_:

You'll have experience in assessing emerging threats, identifying associated risk remediation activities, and supporting the development and delivery of IT infrastructure security strategies.

Significant experience assessing technical designs across multiple IT disciplines and defining appropriate security controls if beneficial. An awareness of key legislation and regulation impacting the delivery of IT security.

You will be confident inputting into IT security strategies and articulating these to be understood at all stakeholder levels.

A strategic thinker with ability to act tactically when required, and possess excellent communication skills, with an ability to distil technical issues into a form that can be digested by non-technical stakeholders at senior management level.

You will be proactive, show own initiative and be adaptable and flexible to changing landscapes in the evolution of the business.

The role operates as part of a global team, infrequent travel to Spain and other company locations may be required.

_ What's in it for you_:
As well as a competitive salary which is reviewed annually, you can also enjoy a number of other benefits. With our pension scheme, we'll double match your contribution up to a company contribution of 10%.

At ScottishPower, we believe it's the little things we do in life that make a big difference.

From helping you look after your family's wellbeing, save for your future, and take personal steps for climate action - our benefits are designed to help you do just that - so that you have everything you need to take care of your world - today and tomorrow.

That's why our benefits include:

36 days annual leave
Holiday purchase perfect your work/life balance with extra annual leave
Share Incentive Plan and Sharesave Scheme
Payroll giving and charity matched funding
Technology Vouchers save more and spread the cost of your technology purposes
Count us in pledge to reduce carbon emissions and help fight climate change
Electric Vehicle Schemes to help you transition to green/clean driving
Cycle to Work scheme and public transport season ticket loans
Options to purchase dental insurance, private medical insurance, health cash plan and annual health assessments
Access to 'nudge' financial wellbeing support
Plus shopping, leisure, restaurant and gym discounts, and unique employee deals on travel insurance and more.

_Why ScottishPower_:

ScottishPower is part of the Iberdrola Group, one of the world's largest integrated utility companies and a world leader in wind energy.

With a commitment to generate all of our energy from renewable resources and a drive to create the energy infrastructure of the future, we're at the forefront of the journey to Net Zero and investing over £6m every working day to make this happen.

With diverse opportunities across our businesses and a commitment to invest in our own internal talent, ScottishPower can offer people real career opportunities that meet personal and professional goals, in a global organisation.

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