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Posted Date:  23 Apr 2024
Posting End Date:  7 - May - 24
Location:  Worcestershire
Company:  Severn Trent Plc
Department:  Network Control
Salary (£):  £35,500.00- £45,000

Senior Cyber Automation Engineer

 

Hello, we’re Severn Trent and we think water is wonderful. Oh, we’re pretty keen on people too.

 

24 hours a day, 365 days a year we serve 4.8 million households and business across the heart of the UK. Each cuppa drank and every toilet flushed is only possible because of the 6,500 brilliant team members working across our patch.

 

We welcome people from all walks of life and celebrate individuality. We know diverse minds, experiences and backgrounds help us to learn and better serve our customers and the communities where they live.

 

If you want to do more because you care, we’d love to talk to you. There really is something for everyone here.

 

 

EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW

 

This role Senior Automation Cyber, aims to ensure CNI sites adhere to OT security standards, enhance NIS-R CAF submission, and promote collaboration between Automation and site operation teams. It involves monitoring security tools, participating in change management, engaging in cyber forums, and collaborating across functions to define OT cyber standards aligned with the IT strategy.

 

 

 

Other main key accountabilities will include:

 

  • Develop security configuration standards for all our OT network connected hardware and liaise with Chief Engineer Standards team to publish and police.
  • Ensure that our CNI sites are fully compliant with our NIS-R operational technology standards.
  • Monitor, manage, improve, and exploit the Claroty Threat Detection Platform, daily to produce security improvement action plans and react to alerts.
  • SME for OT Site Hirschmann Networks and designs, ensuring all changes are made using the OT CAB.
  • Assist in the development of OT Cyber Security project scopes and support Technology security team in testing and delivering security projects.
  • Participate in OT security risk assessments of security alerts.
  • Training and support to all STW automation staff with regards to site network infrastructure management and optimisation.
  • Define response and incident management for OT cyber/malicious attack.
  • Test new firmware, security configurations and document.
  • Deliver the improvement activity plans agreed with the Automation Systems Lead (Cyber) to reduce known OT equipment vulnerabilities by focused firmware updates, patching and mitigations across our estate.
  • Promote OT security best practices.
  • Undertake training and certifications as required to support job roll. (Networks, Wireshark, Ethical Hacking, Claroty, hardware vendor specific, Cyber, IEC62443 for example)

 

WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO THE ROLE

 

To excel in this role, you must have proven experience in OT site networking, infrastructure, and industrial protocols, as well as proficiency with Claroty and Wireshark.

 

You should possess extensive security knowledge of PLCs, HMIs, UPSs, and SCADA systems, along with familiarity with NIS-R regulations and UK Water Industry solutions. Essential skills include IT/OT interface experience, fault identification, problem-solving abilities, and knowledge of security standards like IEC 62443.

 

Desirable qualifications include familiarity with Ovarro and Rockwell SCADA systems, Hirschmann networks, communication technologies (ADSL, 4G), and understanding water treatment processes.

 

 

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU

 

Working here isn’t just a job. You can build a career at Severn Trent, and we’ll reward you for it too. We have a range of benefits that recognise great work, and award-winning training to help you reach your potential. And we’ll also help you play your part in looking after the environment and the communities where we live.

 

With that in mind, here are just some of our favourite's perks that you’ll get being part of the Seven Trent family:

 

  • Salary starting £35,000 - £45,000

 

  • 28 days holiday + bank holidays (and the ability to buy/ sell up to 5 days per year)

 

  • Annual bonus scheme
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  • Leading pension scheme – we will double your contribution (up to 15% when you contribute 7.5%)

 

  • Sharesave – the chance to buy Severn Trent Plc shares at a discounted rate

 

  • Dedicated training and development with our ‘Academy’

 

  • Electric vehicle scheme and retail offers

 

  • Family friendly policies

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  • Two volunteering days per year

 

 

WHATS NEXT?

 

We can’t wait to hear from you.

 

Before you apply, you’ll need an updated copy of your CV and about five minutes to spare. 

 

And if your curiosity has peaked and you're wanting to find out even more, search #LifeAtSevernTrent on social media.

 

Ps. we’ll always let you know the outcome of your application after the closing date - so keep an eye on your phone and emails.

 

 

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