IT Cyber Assurance Manager, Flexible

2 days ago


United Kingdom EDF Energy Full time

IT Cyber Assurance Manager

Join us in our mission to achieve net zero EDF is seeking a strategic manager to oversee IT cyber security for our Nuclear Operations department. Ensure robust cyber controls, provide oversight and assurance, and drive continuous improvement. If you're passionate about cyber security and leadership, apply now

To be appointed to this role, you will need to meet the criteria for Security Vetting which will, ordinarily, require you to have had a British Citizenship or Nationality for at least 5 years.

The Opportunity

In this role, you will act on behalf of the Head of Function for IT Cyber Security, setting and ensuring IT technical standards and controls to mitigate cyber risks. You will direct a specialist team to deliver effective IT cyber controls and improvements, while communicating the impact of these controls on overall cyber risk. Additionally, you will maintain governance and oversight, analyse gaps in technical controls, identify risks, and oversee mitigation actions. You will also respond to and direct improvements in a dynamic IT cyber risk environment, making decisions on IT control changes and cyber security requirements for Nuclear Operations. This role is crucial for ensuring the security and integrity of Nuclear Operations' IT infrastructure, offering an exciting opportunity for those passionate about cyber security and governance.

The main location for this role will be Gloucester Business Park, however we welcome applications throughout the UK and will accommodate those who are unable to get to the Gloucester location. This role will be predominantly remote, but there will be a need to go into the office for emergencies.

Pay, benefits and culture

Alongside a competitive salary and a market-leading pension scheme, your package will include a range of benefits, from the big and formal to the small and personal.

We’re talking about everything from enhanced parental leave to electric vehicle leasing, health insurance to product discounts, critical illness insurance to technology vouchers, gym membership to season ticket loans.

At EDF UK, we embrace flexibility while recognising that everyone's working needs are different. Whether you're in our office spaces, on site, or working remotely, we promote an environment that supports collaboration, connection, and comfort. No matter where you are, our priority is to make sure you feel safe, valued, and celebrated.

Here, we do right by each other and everyone’s welcome. We’re on an action-oriented journey, championing equity, diversity, and inclusion. We’d like our future workforce to have an equal gender balance, represent a broad mix of people from minority ethnic backgrounds, LGBTQ+, those with a disability and supporting social mobility.

We’re a disability confident employer and we’ll do all we can to help with your application. Please let us know if you need to request reasonable adjustments.

We take pride in fostering a dynamic and inclusive environment, where the diverse backgrounds and experiences of our employees drive fresh thinking and innovation. We understand that success means different things to different people. We believe there are multiple definitions of what it means to succeed. That’s why we support you to pursue a career that’s unique to you. Because success is personal.

What you’ll be doing

Reporting to the Senior Manager, Governance & Assurance. You will Collaborate with the Business Information Security Owner (BISO), Nuclear Information Security Owner (NISO), Enterprise IT Lead team, outsourced service providers, and Programme and Service Managers.

As the IT Cybersecurity Leader for Nuclear Operations, you will develop and maintain cybersecurity standards, contribute to crisis management and strategy, and establish metrics and reporting capabilities. Leading the Cyber Assurance Team, you will provide oversight, assurance, strategic direction, and leadership of the end-to-end IT cybersecurity arrangements for Nuclear Operations, you will provide assurance for IT Cyber projects, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and Cyber Security best practice.

You will input into the development of the Strategy for IT Cyber Security, leading on the implementation and assurance of IT Cyber related changes. You will ensure requirements, standards and metrics for IT cyber controls are established, clearly articulated, understood, and implemented.

This role will contribute to crisis management and strategy, ensuring IT response to Cyber Incidents are well coordinated, managed. You will ensure investigations into root cause are robust and thorough and corrective actions are implemented. Lead the Cyber Assurance Team to provide project and IT change assurance, undertaking and participating in You will oversee assurance reviews, implementing improvement plans, and managing security controls.

Who you are

You will be degree level education or significant experience in the Nuclear/Electricity energy industry or relevant sector. Preferred certifications: CISSP, CISM, CCSP, Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) would be beneficial.

You should have familiarity with key business applications, information management in Nuclear Operations, and a range of security technologies (Azure identity management, Windows security controls, firewall technologies). Expertise in security hardening, testing, vulnerability management, and standards like ISO27001, NIST, CAF, Cyber Essentials.

Proficient in cyber security risk management and governance in line with laws and regulations (including SNI and export control). Effective line and people management skills, ability to motivate and lead teams, and develop talent.

If this sounds like you then we’d love to hear from you

To be appointed to this role, you will need to meet the criteria for Security Vetting which will, ordinarily, require you to have had a British Citizenship or Nationality for at least 5 years.

Closing Date for applications is Wednesday 11th December.
The teams’ video interviews will be the week commencing 16th December.

If you have any questions regarding the role, please contact: megan.gilder@edfenergy.com

Success is personal. It’s your journey, powered by us. Join us and we’ll help Britain achieve Net Zero, together.

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