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Closing date: Friday 11th April 2025

Who we are


We’re not just talking about making a difference, we’re making it happen. Wegenerate dispatchable, renewable power and create stable energy in an uncertainworld. Building on our proud heritage, we have ambition to become the globalleader in sustainable biomass and carbon removals.

You’ll be joining our teams of practical doers, future thinkers and businesschampions. We’re enabling a zero carbon, lower cost energy future for all, andworking hard to decarbonise the planet for generations to come.

About therole

As Security Engineer, you’ll be responsible for delivery of the Security Engineering strategyacross our Hydro sites. The role will ensure Security Engineering compliance,including NIS compliance and governance.

You’ll work todelivery innovative and strategic maintenance initiatives and plans thatoptimise risk, performance and capital expenditure tailored to meet Securityrequirements, related to Cyber, physical and market economics.

This rolecovers all plants within our Hydro business which includes 8 conventional hydrostations (126MW) and a pump storage station (440MW). The stations are locatedfrom Tongland at the Solway Firth to Cruachan that is situated on the banks ofLoch Awe approximately 180 miles apart.

On average you’llbe expected to attend one of the sites per week with some office attendance atthe Glasgow office for team collaboration. This role also allows for some homeworking. We don’t offer a car allowance, but mileage will be paid from yourhome to the site location (excluding the Glasgow office). A valid UK drivinglicence is essential for this role.

Who we’relooking for

Ideally, you’llhold a degree level qualification in a relevant subject, and a backgroundworking in cyber security, network security or control & instrumentationengineering.

You’ll need a goodunderstanding of network security technologies and processes including anunderstanding of current and emerging security threats and an awareness ofsystems and methods to counter them. Additionally, you’ll have knowledge ofTCP/IP including routing protocols, management protocols, TLS Modbus overTCP/IP, Industrial Ethernet technologies.

Specific experienceand knowledge of NIS regulations is highly beneficial together with knowledgeof IEC62443.

Rewards andbenefits

As you help us to shape the future, we’ve shaped our rewards and benefits tohelp you thrive and support your lifestyle:

- Salary up to £70,000
- 15% on-target discretionary group performance-based bonus
- 25 days annual leave (plus Bank Holidays)
- Single cover private medical insurance
- Pension scheme

We’re committed to making a tangible impact on the climate challenge we allface. Drax is where your individual purpose can work alongside your careerdrive. We work as part of a team that shares a passion for doing what’s rightfor the future. With Drax you can shape your career and a future forgenerations to come.

Together, we make it happen.

At Drax, we’re committed to fostering an environment where everyone feels valuedand respected, regardless of their role. To make this a reality, we activelywork to better represent the communities we operate in, foster inclusion, andestablish fair processes. Through these actions, we build the trust needed forall colleagues at Drax to contribute their perspectives and talents, no mattertheir background. Find out more about our approach here.

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