Operational Security Management Lead

• Travel required: Negligible travel should be expected with this role.
• Job category: IT&S Group
• Relocation available: This role is not eligible for relocation.

Who you will work with

You will work with The Operational Technology (OT) Security Lead, a team leader within our global OT Security Operations security service. This team secures bp’s process control networks and operational technology (OT) systems. We work with business teams to protect critical physical systems to frontline operations. We design and enforce security controls and collaborate with site teams to ensure smooth operation of those controls.

Let me tell you about the role

You will be responsible for running security systems, including firewalls, Windows AD event logs, syslog, anti-virus, file integrity, and vulnerability scanners for security events. You will develop detailed operational processes and procedures, train junior staff, and identify or develop automated processes to simplify the service, providing more time for the team to appropriately analyze, call out, and assist in remediation of critical information security incidents.

What you will deliver

Be a leader for the OT Security Service.

• Develop, maintain, and build new relationships within the Automated Systems community within BP globally, including the Single Point of Accountability (SPA) for all global sites and their associated support organization.
• Act as the lead subject matter expert when complicated issues are debated.
• Develop new security processes and procedures to improve the service’s detection and response capability.
• Recognized expert in one or more of the following: firewall management, network management, creating scripts for automating processes.
• Identify project opportunities to develop services outside the current capabilities of the team.
• Provide expertise, guidance, and best practice advice to diagnose, investigate, and overcome problems within the team and Digital Security.
• Provide recommendations to global project teams on infrastructure requirements to achieve service objectives, ensuring conformance with current BP Policies and Guidelines.
• Monitor, coordinate, coach, mentor, and train the team. Act as their escalation point for all services.

What you will need to be successful (experience and qualifications)

• Knowledge of Automation System environments.
• 7+ years of experience in IT infrastructure management.
• A minimum of 2 years of Cyber Security experience or related field.
• Deep technical understanding of IT infrastructure and management of these components.
• Experience in analyzing incidents in a large enterprise environment.
• Awareness of the threat environment faced by multi-national oil, gas, and petrochemical corporations.
• Self-starter who can multi-task and work within a team.
• Willingness to train and mentor other team members.
• Good written and oral communication skills.
• Experience with ICS, Process Control Networks, and SCADA is highly desirable.
• SANS Global Industrial Cyber Security Professional or completed the ICS/CERT ICS Training is desired but not required.
• BS in Computer Science or Engineering is preferred but not required.

About bp

bp is a global energy business with a purpose to reimagine energy for people and our planet. We aim to be a very different kind of energy company by 2030, helping the world reach net zero and improving people’s lives. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone can thrive. Join bp and become part of the team building our future!

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Remote Type: This position is a hybrid of office/remote working.

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