Senior Systems Security Engineer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United Kingdom, +1 more country.

📋 Description

• Establish Volta's operational technology and infrastructure security requirements for commissioning and handover across all locations.

• Define security architecture expectations in line with Volta's rigorous infrastructure security standards.

• Set security requirements for suppliers that vendors must adhere to.

• Manage and monitor security progress throughout Volta's comprehensive security portfolio.

• Own the security acceptance criteria and determine when residual risks require escalation or formal acceptance.

• Lead security evaluations and authorize testing of control systems prior to handover.

• Ensure that patching, monitoring, incident response, and recovery have designated owners upon handover.

• Utilize deployment and incident experiences to refine security standards.

• Provide direction to delivery, commissioning, and operations teams.

• Own the security acceptance threshold that every site must meet before going live.

⛳️ Requirements

• Expert-level proficiency in operational technology or infrastructure cybersecurity within critical environments, typically with 8+ years of experience.

• Proven track record in establishing security requirements across multiple sites or teams, rather than merely evaluating individual systems.

• In-depth understanding of control networks, segmentation, identity management, and secure remote access.

• Experience in balancing security needs against plant safety and availability, clearly communicating trade-offs to leadership.

• Background in collaborating with enterprise security teams and influencing engineering and vendor decisions.

• Familiarity with data center building management systems/plant management systems or industrial controls (preferred).

• Knowledge of operational technology security frameworks such as IEC 62443 (preferred).

• Experience in secure commissioning and handover across multiple sites (preferred).

• Authorization to work in the country where the position is located.

🏝️ Benefits

• Equity in Volta, providing you with the chance to participate in the company’s long-term success.

• Retirement/pension contributions.

• Comprehensive health, wellness, and insurance benefits.

• Generous annual vacation days.

• Discretionary bonus.

• Comprehensive total rewards package.