Senior Expert - Operational Technology

 At Uniper, we are pro-actively transforming the world of energy whilst at the same time ensuring security of energy supply. As an internationally operating company, we work in very diverse teams with the greatest possible working time flexibility for our employees. Our corporate culture is characterized by equal opportunities, mutual appreciation, and respect. With us, you will be able to develop new business models, work on technological solutions for a modern, sustainable, and future-oriented energy supply as well as pro-actively help to shape changes. Interested? Then we will look forward to meeting you!   

We are Uniper

At Uniper, we are pro-actively transforming the world of energy whilst at the same time ensuring security of energy supply. As an internationally operating company, we work in very diverse teams with the greatest possible working time flexibility for our employees. Our corporate culture is characterized by equal opportunities, mutual appreciation, and respect. With us, you will be able to develop new business models, work on technological solutions for a modern, sustainable, and future-oriented energy supply as well as pro-actively help to shape changes. Interested? Then we will look forward to meeting you!

Your responsibilities

• Monitor security operations to ensure the protection of OT systems
• Analyze security incidents and improve incident handling procedures
• Develop threat intelligence into automation and further developments
• Coordinate with stakeholders for the rollout of security measures across OT sites
• Support operational customer staff in implementing and maintaining security operations for ICS equipment
   and networks
• Security Analyst work, Tier 1, Tier 2 and Tier 3 analysis
   Write procedures and playbooks
   Maintain and improve the internal tool-landscape
   Collaborate within a distributed team, share knowledge as a daily routine
• Analyzing cyber security incidents to solve issues and improve incident handling procedures
• Participate in ICS security incident response through all phases
• Act as subject matter expert to provide insight and guidance to colleagues engaging in prevention measures.
• Conducting research regarding the latest methods, tools, and trends in digital forensics analysis
• Creating thorough reports and documentation of all incidents and procedures; presenting findings to team
   and leadership on a routine basis
• Preparation, review, and maintenance of documents, policies, and standards governing the security
   operations for ICS equipment and networks
• On call
• Travel 30% of the time

Your profile

•  Substantial Experience in OT Security
• Knowledge of distributed control system (DCS) and supervisory control & data acquisition and the role of
   common system components
• Knowledge of Industrial Control Systems design considering also human safety and the availability/security
   of operating environment
• Knowledge of IT and OT security best practices and understanding of the differences
• Understanding of protocols common in ICS environments
• Experience in security technologies such as firewall logs, IDS, endpoint security solutions, NIDS, access
   control systems, and other related security technologies within ICS environments
• Capability in performing analysis on systems and evaluating situations for incident response, forensics,
   threat hunting, and data analysis
• GIAC certificates, examples: FOR500, FOR508, FOR572 or similar
• Programming and Scripting skills
• Familiarity with security operations center (SOC) functions and the central role it plays in safeguarding
   operational technology assets

Your qualities

• Competitive salary
• Personal development and Learning opportunities
• Enhanced company pension – With up to 12% company contributions
• 26 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays
• Electric vehicle charging at our sites
• In house Occupational Health Services
• Company funded Private Medical Insurance including free GP service
• Performance related benefits
• Access to a range of flexible benefits such as Share Incentive Plan, Dental, Critical Illness and Life Insurance, Cycle2Work, or buy and sell extra holiday
• Future career opportunities (UK & International) with a strong focus on Diversity Equity and Inclusion

Our employees are the reason for our success. Therefore, you will find many other benefits at the local level to help you reach your potential. Energy evolutionary wanted!

 Your contact

Should you have any questions about this opportunity, please contact the UK Talent Acquisition Manager

dominic.lindsey@uniper.energy

Please note, any CV’s sent via email would not be taken into consideration. All CV’s must be submitted via the online application process only.

 Job information 

As an employer, Uniper is committed to diversity and equal opportunities. Therefore, we encourage applications from suitably qualified individuals whose capabilities match the role requirements regardless of gender, origin, disability, age, religion, ideology, sexual identity or marital status. We live inclusion and support flexible working.