Cyber Security Assurance Lead

We have an exciting new opportunity for a Cyber Security Assurance Lead to join our Information Security team in Preston.

This role is office based with the opportunity to work from home, upon successful completion of a probationary period, as and when appropriate.

**Our role**

As the Cyber Security Assurance Lead, you’ll ensure the business is compliant against security policy, acting as assurance assessor and advisory, collaborating with stakeholders and management to improve security posture, review policies, and lead security reviews and ensure business processes comply with ENWL cyber security policy frameworks and are operating effective Controls.

**What we’re looking for**
- Proven IT experience, with experience in an information security assurance role or similar risk / security audit type role.
- Certification in Information Security Management (ISACA CISM, CRISK/ COMPTIA Security+ Network+);
- ISO27001 audit experience;
- IEC62443 experience and awareness;
- A background in an information security type role with real-world experience of reviewing policies and acting as advisory to the business on security monitoring compliance across diverse business functions, ideally also including exposure to Operational Technology, (OT) environments;
- The capacity to assist in incidents and support business and HR investigations into data breaches or misuse, ensuring lessons learnt are captured and adopted;
- Experience of assessing vulnerability management platform data, and interpreting attack scenarios;
- The ability to articulate security risk simply and effectively with business managers and business stakeholders;
- An appreciation of business drivers, security tools, technologies, and security best practice;
- Previous experience of working within a regulated organisation, preferably Utilities, Energy sectors;
- Exposure to cyber security frameworks and standards. I.e. NCSC CAF, NIST, ISO 2700x series, CIS;
- An understanding of different security testing strategies, with ability to support.

**What we’re offering**

As a vital team member and in return for your expertise, inclusive approach and commitment, we'll provide a favourable salary and the chance to join a passionate and welcoming team. We are committed to ensuring our people are supported and are proud of our reward and benefits offer, which includes:

- An annual bonus scheme
- Twenty-five days annual leave increasing with length of service
- Private Healthcare
- An employee rewards portal offering discounts on several well-known brands
- A market-leading contributory pension scheme
- Employee assistance programme and opportunity for professional development through our L&D function.

We’re champions of the North West and we’re proud that it’s our electricity network that connects communities and helps keep the electricity flowing every minute of every day, from when you wake up to when you fall asleep and all the hours in between. A key part of the UK’s journey to net zero carbon is the revolution of our electricity industry and as the regions network operator, it’s our responsibility to lead the way, help the North West to decarbonise and pave the way for the growth of renewable energy. Together we have the energy to transform our communities. We are switched on. We are adaptable. We take pride.

Any offer made will remain conditional until pre-employment checks are complete to a level deemed satisfactory by Electricity North West. Due to the of this role, the following pre-employment checks will be required; references from previous employers, BS7858 checks and a Drug & Alcohol test.

**We reserve the right to close this vacancy early.