Cyber Security Engineer

at  John Wood Group

Wood Digital Consulting (DC) is currently recruiting for a Cyber Security Engineer to support our UK projects.
This is a hybrid role that can be based anywhere in the UK, mobility and travel to customer sites and face to face meetings with colleagues will be expected as required.
Must be able to pass HMG Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) check.
We are looking for an experienced Cyber Security Engineer to manage cyber security needs of our solutions as well as 3rd party solutions deployed by Wood. The engineer will be responsible for discovering vulnerabilities and risks in networks, software systems and data centres with ongoing vulnerability scans, monitoring network data, and ensuring hardware and software applications are updated. The role will primarily focus on workflow and deployment for solution for the Digital Integration service line. The role will also provide the same service for the wider System Integration service line.
The role requires being able to rapidly engage with clients and stakeholders across Wood to understand their problems and, through [client] presentation, show how with our solutions, can solve these problems, and provide value, while maintaining strong cyber security. This candidate will be working with lead cybersecurity engineers to collect and prioritize cyber security requirements from ongoing projects, proposals, prospects, and overall strategy and drawing out the required functionality of our products, together with execution / workflow methodology and standardisation in delivery.

The candidate will also interface with the R&D / product management, responsible for defining any cyber security requirements, reviewing proposed enhancements (in terms of relevant standards applicable and overall IT risks). The role will be responsible for communicating extracting these requirements from the client and communicating with the relevant internal team.

• Support the Lead Engineers with d evelopment and implementation of Cybersecurity strategy and initiatives for the System Integration group and aligning them to evolving threat landscape
• Support in carrying out gap analysis and audits to ensure alignment of contractor documentation with Client requirements / standards
• Participating in risk assessment workshops to ensure alignment with Client’s risk management framework
• Support in evaluating client’s security posture, identify vulnerabilities, weaknesses, and areas for improvement
• Prepare detailed written reports and communicate findings to clients
• Develop new Cyber Security Policies and Procedures aligned with the business / Client goals
• Stay up to date with the latest security trends, threats, and best practices
• Be a champion for cyber security for internal and partner solutions associated with Wood’s Digital Twin solution(s)
• C ollaborate with Wood Product Managers to analyse the competitive land scape to determine strengths and weaknesses of our services/solutions and that of our partners to contribute to the business roadmap
• C ollaborate with cross-functional teams to contribute innovation programs and assist in the implementation of new security solutions leveraging AI
• Provide IT risk support for proposal development and costing activities
• Provide support to standardising project execution / workflow across regions
• Technical and business representation of relevant solutions in conferences and / or lead Product webinars, Industry Panels, whitepapers, and publications

Essential :

• Good level of experience in similar role
• Hands on experience of using cybersecurity tools
• Good knowledge and understanding of cybersecurity standards, data protection frameworks, and maintaining compliance
• Multi sector knowledge and global project experience in relevant areas
• Identifying , defining, and solving client problems
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong understanding of digital twin solution architectures

QUALIFICATIONS

Essential :

• Minimum degree-level qualification in engineering, science , computer science, cyber security, or mathematics
• Relevant cybersecurity certifications like ISO 27001 or similar

Desirable :

• Relevant p ostgraduate qualification
• Certified on ISA/IEC 62443 series of standards

Wood is a global leader in consulting and engineering, helping to unlock solutions to critical challenges in energy and materials markets. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in 60 countries, employing around 35,000 people. www.woodplc.com

• Support the Lead Engineers with d evelopment and implementation of Cybersecurity strategy and initiatives for the System Integration group and aligning them to evolving threat landscape
• Support in carrying out gap analysis and audits to ensure alignment of contractor documentation with Client requirements / standards
• Participating in risk assessment workshops to ensure alignment with Client’s risk management framework
• Support in evaluating client’s security posture, identify vulnerabilities, weaknesses, and areas for improvement
• Prepare detailed written reports and communicate findings to clients
• Develop new Cyber Security Policies and Procedures aligned with the business / Client goals
• Stay up to date with the latest security trends, threats, and best practices
• Be a champion for cyber security for internal and partner solutions associated with Wood’s Digital Twin solution(s)
• C ollaborate with Wood Product Managers to analyse the competitive land scape to determine strengths and weaknesses of our services/solutions and that of our partners to contribute to the business roadmap
• C ollaborate with cross-functional teams to contribute innovation programs and assist in the implementation of new security solutions leveraging AI
• Provide IT risk support for proposal development and costing activities
• Provide support to standardising project execution / workflow across regions
• Technical and business representation of relevant solutions in conferences and / or lead Product webinars, Industry Panels, whitepapers, and publication