Principal Consultant - IACS Cyber Security and Risk Assessment (Mid-Senior Level) - #1706230

ERM is looking for a highly experienced Technical Safety & Risk Consultant with IACS Cyber Security expertise to be based in one of our UK offices.

The role is an exciting opportunity to provide input to a range of high profile projects for Clients, aimed primarily at helping them identify and assess their major hazard risks, ensure they meet regulatory compliance, and offering solutions as to how they may reduce their risks further.

You will support the successful delivery of ERM proposals and projects by adhering to client requirements and identifying opportunities for evolving services in line with client needs. The ideal candidate will be educated to degree level in Chemical Engineering, or a related science or engineering discipline.

Main Responsibilities

• Work with clients to develop bespoke Cyber Security Management Systems for their Industrial Automation and Control Systems, in accordance with wither UK or international guidance.
• Identify vulnerabilities in control system networks and topologies, through a combination of desktop review and site surveys.
• Conduct initial and detailed cyber security risk assessments in accordance with IEC62443. The ideal candidate will have experience chairing workshops and be keen to develop this skill.
• The ideal candidate would have practical experience in applying cyber security practices to control and safety systems, and also have an awareness of Functional Safety and SIL.
• Develop tools and processes that will be used by other members of the team. Experience in software such as use of macros in excel, PowerBI and coding would be highly desirable.
• Implement hazard identification techniques and risk assessment. Ability to read engineering drawings (e.g. Process Flow Diagrams, P&IDs) would be required.
• Have experience in workshops including HAZID, HAZOP and SIL. The ideal candidate will have experience chairing some of these workshops and be keen to develop this skill.
• Provide technical/subject matter insight and review, to ensure that the quality of project deliverables represent ERM standards and are in line with client need.
• You must have a desire to be heavily involved in business development, to foster relationships with existing and new clients. Previous experience in taking an active role in business development is strongly desired.
• Develop client proposals and to build client relationship as well as developing their own internal and external network
• You will be tasked with making a positive contribution to the technical safety team by being actively involved in project work and in the development of support functions/ techniques that would aid project delivery.
• Involvement in the day-to-day management and mentoring of junior team members- previous experience is desired
• Ensure client satisfaction through project communication and engagement
• Be accountable for meeting personal billability at the budgeted rate and personal sales contribution targets
  
  

Behavioural Attributes Required

• Clear commercial focus and understanding
• Collaborative team player
• Willingness to be accountable for high quality deliverables and business outcomes
• Clear focus on delivering exceptional client value
• The ideal candidate shall have a keen interest in energy transition
  
  

What's in it for you?

We are very lucky to have in our team some of the foremost experts in this field, and so you will get the benefit of working with these people on a daily basis and learning from them. Whilst this is a role for an experienced individual who we expect will be able to hit the ground running (on a curve), the truth remains that the training we can provide is highly valuable and sought after.

ERM has a range of benefits on top of our highly competitive salaries, including 25 days of annual leave, private healthcare, a discretionary bonus scheme as well as a generous pension contribution. We also value your continued professional development and so we can support memberships and accreditations etc.

To Apply

We aim to build an inclusive culture by identifying, acquiring, developing and retaining a highly skilled and high performing workforce that reflects the diverse global marketplace in which we operate, regardless of gender, ethnicity, religious preference, sexual orientation, physical attributes, or educational background.

If you share our values and are interested in this role, please apply by sending your CV and a short cover letter explaining why you think you are suited to the role.

ERM does not accept recruiting agency resumes and is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

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