Hardware Security and Connectivity Engineer

Note that roles based out of SJS or Sunbury will move to Timber Square, Southwark, from Q4 2027.

The Electric Vehicle charging Senior Security and Connectivity Engineer provides assurance and operational support of EV charging hardware security and the connectivity services used by field equipment. Working within the strategy, requirements, governance and priorities established, the postholder, implements and supports reliable, secure and commercially sustainable connectivity of the installed estate.

Technology

IT&S Group

Please note that roles based out of SJS or Sunbury will move to Timber Square, Southwark, from Q4 2027.

Our purpose is to deliver energy to the world, today and tomorrow. For over 100 years, bp has focused on discovering, developing, and producing oil and gas in the nations where we operate. We are one of the few companies globally that can provide governments and customers with an integrated energy offering. Delivering our strategy sustainably is fundamental to achieving our ambition to be a net zero company by 2050 or sooner!

The Electric Vehicle charging Senior Security and Connectivity Engineer provides assurance and operational support of EV charging hardware security and the connectivity services used by field equipment. Working within the strategy, requirements, governance and priorities established, the postholder, implements and supports reliable, secure and commercially sustainable connectivity of the installed estate.

We are looking for an experienced, senior engineer who independently progresses complex activity with uncertain constraints. Covering delivery and operation of reliable connectivity for the business, including managing third parties, and supporting incidents.

You'll provide technical leadership across hardware security and connectivity solutions that support bp's EV charging estate.

• Assessing and improving the security of EV charging hardware, embedded systems, battery systems, and connected technologies.
• Reviewing supplier solutions and providing recommendations to address security or connectivity risks.
• Supporting the delivery and operation of cellular connectivity services used across charging infrastructure.
• Leading investigations into connectivity or security incidents and driving effective resolution.
• Defining technical requirements, acceptance criteria, and assurance activities for new solutions.
• Supporting testing activities, including vulnerability assessments and penetration testing.
• Evaluating connectivity technologies, including cellular, broadband, fibre, Ethernet, and wireless solutions.
• Working with suppliers and stakeholders to balance security, performance, reliability, cost, and operational needs.
• Maintaining high-quality technical documentation, designs, and assurance records.

We're interested in candidates who bring experience from areas such as EV charging, cyber security, telecommunications, networking, IoT, operational technology, or connected infrastructure.

• A degree or equivalent practical experience in engineering, cyber security, telecommunications, networking, software, electronics, or a related field.
• Experience designing, supporting, or securing connected devices, systems, or infrastructure.
• Knowledge of networking technologies such as TCP/IP, routing, switching, DNS, DHCP, VPNs, firewalls, and secure remote access.
• Experience working with cellular technologies and connectivity services.
• The ability to assess technical risks and communicate recommendations to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Experience collaborating with suppliers, technology…