Job Description

Ready to lead on information security assurance and cyber resilience for one of Europe's most significant infrastructure projects (Hinkley Point C)? Join EDF and make your expertise count. At EDF, Success is Personal - your growth and impact go hand in hand.
The Opportunity
As a Cyber Security & Information Assurance Lead, you'll take ownership of information security assurance across complex systems, ensuring compliance and protecting critical data. Your work will underpin EDF's journey towards An Electric Britain, safeguarding operational technology and digital platforms that power millions of homes and businesses.
You'll join us on a salary starting of at least 64,000 per annum, with potential for an annual bonus. This role will be based at Hinkley Point C (HPC) Site with a mix of in-office and home working, with an expectation that this will move to daily working on site as the project progresses.
From ISO 27000 and IEC 62243 frameworks to risk management and governance, you'll lead assurance activities, advise stakeholders and strengthen cyber security controls. EDF will support your development through training, mentoring and opportunities to shape security strategy at scale.
Who You Are
We're looking for a Cyber Security & Information Assurance Lead who thrives on governance, compliance and collaboration. To be shortlisted, you need to offer:

• Strong experience in information security assurance and technical cyber security
• Knowledge of operational technology cyber security
• Proven ability to implement and maintain ISO 27001, 22301 and 9001 standards
• Relevant Professional Certifications: ISC2 CISSP, ISO27001 Auditor, GIAC GICSP
• Knowledge of Nuclear Industry Security Regulations and Standards

To be appointed to this role, you will need to meet the criteria for Security Clearance (SC), which will, ordinarily, require you to have British residency for the last five years.
What You'll Be Doing

• Leading information security assurance activities across critical systems
• Ensuring compliance with ISO certifications and all required regulatory compliance
• Managing risk assessments and security governance frameworks
• Supporting operational technology security across complex environments
• Driving continuous improvement in security processes and tools

Pay, Benefits and Culture
Alongside a starting salary of at least 64,000 per annum, potential for an annual bonus, and a market-leading pension scheme, your package will include customisable benefits such as electric vehicle leasing, discounted gym membership, life assurance, tech vouchers, experience days and more.
At EDF, we believe there are multiple definitions of what it means to succeed. That's why we offer you the freedom to develop a career that's unique to you. Here, Success is Personal - it's your journey, powered by us.
Everyone is welcome at EDF; we're committed to building a workforce that reflects gender balance, social mobility and inclusion of minority ethnic backgrounds, LGBTQ+ communities and those with disabilities. As a Disability Confident employer, we will support applicants requiring adjustments.
Join us and find your success at EDF!
Closing date:18th January - We will be reviewing applications throughout this time.
To be appointed to this role, you will need to meet the criteria for Security Clearance (SC), which will, ordinarily, require you to have British residency for the last five years.
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Additional Information
Success is Personal. It's your journey, powered by us. Join us and drive the transition towards an Electric Britain.

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