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Cyber Security Assurance Specialist
Gloucester Business Park, Gloucester - with flexibility of working from home, minimum 3 days a week in the office.
Do you have a passion for Cyber Security and a keen eye for protecting critical information? If so, join EDF as a Cyber Assurance Specialist and play a key role in safeguarding the integrity of our IT and OT environments across our nuclear sites!
The Opportunity...
As a Cyber Security Assurance Specialist, you'll be at the forefront of protecting EDF Energy's nuclear operations, ensuring compliance with strict security regulations while safeguarding sensitive business information.
You'll conduct security reviews, assess risks, and support regulatory interactions, working closely with the Cyber Security and Information Assurance (CS&IA) team.
This role offers a unique opportunity to influence security strategy, drive compliance with national and international standards, and strengthen the resilience of our nuclear fleet.
What you'll be doing...
* You will take the lead in conducting internal security assurance reviews, performing audits and inspections across EDF Energy sites to ensure compliance with ISO27001, ONR SyAPs, and the HMG Security Policy Framework. Risk management will be a key focus, as you assess security policies, implement best-practice controls, and drive compliance with national and international standards. Additionally, you will play a crucial role in investigating security incidents, ensuring remedial actions are effectively tracked and implemented.
* Collaboration will be at the heart of this role, as you act as the primary point of contact for security findings, working closely with nuclear licensees and regulatory bodies to enhance cyber resilience. You will also represent EDF Energy in regulatory discussions and industry forums, engaging with organisations such as the ONR (CNSS) to influence security strategy and best practices. By maintaining security-related data and compiling reports, you will provide valuable insights that support risk management and accountability.
* In addition to these responsibilities, you will contribute to EDF Energy's emergency response scheme, ensuring a rapid and effective reaction when required. Your expertise will be instrumental in strengthening the security posture of our nuclear operations, safeguarding critical information, and supporting the ongoing resilience of our energy infrastructure.
Who you are...
* You'll have a strong understanding of ISO27001, the HMG Security Framework, and risk assessment methodologies. You'll bring experience in conducting audits, inspections, and investigations, with the ability to clearly communicate security findings to stakeholders. Your analytical and problem-solving skills will enable you to balance business needs with security requirements effectively, ensuring compliance across EDF Energy's nuclear operations.
* You'll have a degree in a relevant field or equivalent professional experience, along with knowledge of key industry regulations such as ONR SyAPs and NISR 2003. Ideally, you hold or are working towards a recognised security qualification such as CISSP or CISM, and experience within the nuclear sector or government security would be advantageous. Your ability to assess risk, implement best-practice controls, and contribute to security strategy will be essential in this role.
* We're looking for experienced professionals who are ready to take on this critical cyber security role. If you're passionate about protecting EDF Energy's nuclear infrastructure and want to play a key part in maintaining its resilience, apply now and join us in securing the future of energy.
Please note that candidates must be eligible for and willing to obtain Security Check (SC) clearance for this role.
For this role you must have evidence of right to work in the UK. As a project, we do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community. #J-18808-Ljbffr