Cyber Security Compliance Officer

Job Introduction
An exciting opportunity is available within the Cyber Security team for a Cyber Security Compliance Officer based in Exeter.

Reporting to the Cyber Security Compliance Manager you will assist in all matters relating to NGED’s compliance with its regulatory requirements and maturity of its cyber security posture.

Main Responsibilities
- Working with NGED Cyber Security, Procurement and third parties to assess the compliance of third parties to NGED security policies and contractual obligations on matters of cyber security.
- Working with teams across the Business to assess NGED’s compliance with its own security policies and regulatory compliance obligations.
- Working within the Cyber Security team, assisting the Cybersecurity Compliance Manager in all matters relating to NGED’s work program for the NIS Regulations. This includes liaising with stakeholders on the progress of tasks, actions and other work programs across the Business aimed at increasing NGED’s cyber security maturity.
- Assist in highlighting bottlenecks and early identification of project hold-ups that could affect agreed deadlines and the updating of documentation to reflect progress.
- Assist in the development and collection of Cyber Security compliance metrics/KPIs
- Have an understanding of NGED’s business needs and company objectives
- Other Cyber Security duties and support as required

You will have good knowledge of Cyber Security risk and compliance frameworks such as the NIS Regulations, Smart Energy Code and NIST. In addition you will have a willingness to gain a thorough understanding of NGED’s policies and support the tracking and measuring of internal and external compliance to these policies. You will have excellent communication skills with the ability to communicate at all levels and be able to discuss with senior management matters arising from policy compliance meetings as well as:

- Knowledge of Cyber Security controls
- Good interpersonal and communication skills
- Good planning and time management
- Strong organisational and documentation skills

Although not essential, it would be beneficial if you held the following skills:

- Technical IT experience
- Experience of tracking work programs, projects and timelines
- Any Cyber Security or risk, audit and compliance qualifications and training
- you have been serving overseas with HM Forces or in some other official capacity as a representative of HM Government
- you were studying abroad
- you were living overseas with parents

About The Company
If this is your opportunity to join us, you’ll find we offer a supportive, rewarding and friendly working environment where you’ll be empowered to build a career. Along the way, you’ll be invested in, be enabled by the latest technology and find that we’re always interested in evolving our systems and processes so that we get even better, every day.

Our extensive benefits package includes:

- A competitive salary between £39,409 - £43,830
- 26 days paid leave plus 8 bank holidays, up to 28 days with continuous service
- Competitive contributory pension scheme (maximum company contribution up to 12%)
- Annual Share Save plan
- Contributory private healthcare scheme
- Progression & career opportunities
- Close mentorship and regular feedback
- Training and development opportunities
- Support via our Employee Assistance Programme, including musculoskeletal and physiotherapy services
- Home working kit including laptop, monitor & headset provided
- Free On-Site Parking

**Additional Application Information**

As an equal opportunities employer who is committed to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, we celebrate individual difference and are actively bringing in more employees from diverse backgrounds to build on our inclusive culture. We anonymise all jobs in our recruitment system, so we can eliminate unconscious bias and be a workplace that reflects the community we serve. Hiring managers only have access to necessary information after shortlisting has taken place and before interview so they can prepare.

About Us
We’re National Grid Electricity Distribution (NGED), the owner and operator behind the electricity distribution systems for the Midlands, the Southwest of England and South Wales. Serving communities of more than 8 million people, our expert teams deliver heat, light and power for homes and businesses.

We are an equal opportunities employer. Our desire is to bring in more employees from diverse backgrounds to build further on our inclusive culture. We value and celebrate individual difference and we believe that an inclusive culture will help the business grow as a positive, strong and innovative company.