Gas Operations Cyber Officer; East region

Gas Operations Cyber Officer £46,500 to £55,000 plus up to 6% bonus, overtime, standby allowance, and company car Various operational sites across the East region of the UK

As this role covers the East region of the UK, we're looking for someone who's based within this area. You'll need to travel to our central hub in Peterborough and other operational sites across the East region, up to 5 days a week.

Locations include:
Bacton, Cambridge, Chelmsford, Diss, Hatton, Huntingdon, Kings Lynn, Peterborough, and Wisbech.

National Gas is securing Britain's energy. We transport gas throughout Great Britain, repair and maintain gas pipelines, and manage the meters that allow millions of homes and businesses to access the energy they need. We are the national gas network, providing secure energy to power Britain, achieve net zero, and maintain our industrial competitiveness.

As Gas Operations Cyber Officer, you'll provide dedicated technical expertise and support for operational technologies (OT) and cyber disciplines across Gas Transmission assets. You'll ensure the safe, secure, and efficient operation of instrumentation and control systems on terminals, compressor stations, power stations, industrial offtakes, pipelines, and AGIs within a defined geographic area of the national transmission system.

Deliver cyber advice and assurance in line with IEC/ISA
62443 and NIS Regulations, covering cyber asset management, test laptops, BCDR, and backups.

Act as a technical peer reviewer for cyber-related policies, procedures, and statutory documents.

Provide first-line support for cyber incident response.

Support field teams with cyber-related OT activities to optimise asset reliability and performance.

Manage cyber-related systems as a data steward, ensuring software licensing, backups, security, and black start recovery arrangements.

Deliver local technical training and support the development of cyber training courses.

Ensure safe work practices under SCO procedures, authorising permission documents and conducting safety inspections.

Support commissioning of new control & instrumentation assets and identify upgrade needs, including business case preparation.

Manage minor capex projects and OT equipment replacements/modifications.

Contribute to Formal Process Safety Assessments including HAZOP, HAZID, and risk workshops.

Participating in a standby rota once fully trained, as and when required depending on site requirements.

You'll be proactive and safety-conscious with strong leadership and communication skills. You'll thrive in collaborative environments, promoting teamwork across field teams, project groups, and contractors. You'll have the ability to influence, and support others, ensuring high standards of technical delivery and safety compliance.

• HNC qualification (or equivalent) in control & instrumentation, with significant relevant experience
• IOSH Managing Safely
• Strong understanding of relevant legislation, company standards, and instructions
• In-depth knowledge of high-pressure gas transmission systems and associated plant
• Technical expertise in control & instrumentation systems across transmission assets
• Authorised as Authorising Engineer under SCO/91 & /94, and EL/96
• Competent under Safety & Technical Competency Framework
• Full UK car driving licence

The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain Security Check (SC) security clearance for this role.

Many of the positions within our company are subject to national security clearance and Trade Control restrictions. This means that your eligibility for certain roles may be affected by your place of birth, nationality, current or former citizenship, and any residency you hold or have held. Further details are available at United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels -  ().

Competitive salary and annual performance bonus

Double-match pension scheme (max. company contribution 12%)

Generous holiday allowance (26 days + bank holidays)

Flexible benefit scheme, incl. private healthcare, dental insurance, technology plans, and more

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