Technical Specialist - Security & Vulnerabilities Operations

The Technical Specialist - Security & Vulnerabilities Operations reports to the Group Technology Services - Security Operations Manager but will work closely with all business units within the SSE organisation. This role is a key part for the successful ongoing maintenance of Group Technology Services security services against SSE policies and standards and in line with contractual and agreed service levels., Provide support to the GTS Service Operations Manager to implement the Vulnerability and Security policies and practices operation that help to protect SSE from cyber threats.

- Using people, processes, and technology to continuously monitor and improve the organisation's security posture while preventing and responding to cyber security incidents.

- Help to develop and implement changes to Infrastructure and Cloud security services that improves SSE's security posture.

- Carry out Security Application and Privileged Access Management Audits regularly and manage responses on behalf of the GTS Group.

- Ensure the operational security and integrity of Infrastructure and Cloud services and that services are delivered against SSE's standards.

Experience of managing vulnerability backlogs, excellent business stakeholder management and outsource supplier management skills are therefore required to successfully carry out this role., Ability to interact with SSE staff at all levels up to senior management and across all business units within SSE.

- Experience of delivering IT Security Vulnerability services and disciplines, coupled with expertise in applying security professional standards.

- Experienced across a broad range of IT Client and Server Operating Systems (Windows, Redhat, Unix).

- Experience of identifying, analysing and remediating vulnerabilities using VM tools Qualys/Defender/Kenna/SEP, with the ability to adopt to shifting priorities, demands and timelines in a high-pressure environment.

- Persuasive, encouraging, and motivating. Strong written and oral communication skills.

SSE has big ambitions to be a leading energy company in a low carbon world. Following our commitment to invest £20.5 billion in low carbon projects to 2027, we have significant growth plans and are well on our way to achieving our ambition to build a world that's more sustainable and inclusive for you, your family, the community you live in and for generations to come., SSE IT underpins the technology needs of all the different businesses that make up the SSE group. From emerging technologies to data and analytics to cyber security - we power SSE's growth and enable it to generate value, while keeping it secure. As a trusted business partner that helps SSE lead in a low carbon world, we are proud of our service. Working for SSE IT is all about equipping SSE for now and the future.

We offer an excellent package with 34 days annual leave entitlement. Enhanced maternity/paternity leave, discounted healthcare, salary sacrifice car leasing and much more, view our full benefits package on our careers site.