Network Security Engineering Manager, Stafford

As a Network & Cybersecurity Senior Engineering Manager, you will lead an engineering team across two disciplines—solution and Engineering Centre (NPI, ITO, OTR, and Product Care)—in all aspects of HVDC Control & Protection Network & Cybersecurity. You will support the design and implementation of Network & Cybersecurity solutions by analysing customer requirements, assessing deviations from standard solutions, and providing technical solutions that meet project delivery and Tender objectives. You will work closely with the Global Network & Cybersecurity Leader on:

• Developing organizational talent
• Engineering process management
• Providing technical guidance
• Driving consistent design practices and common global processes for projects

As a Network & Cybersecurity Senior Engineering Manager, you will design, develop, configure, and verify HVDC Control & Protection Network & Cybersecurity. Key responsibilities include:

• Lead the overall design of secure networks and communications architectures for the HVDC Control System from concept to commissioning, based on IEC 62443-3-3 principles.
• Act as the primary contact for all cybersecurity and networking matters in project environments.
• Evaluate solutions from 3rd‑party suppliers that interface with the control system.
• Support Tendering teams during bidding for cybersecurity and networking requirements.
• Ensure adherence to Secure Deployment Guides and Security Assurance Plans for the HVDC Control System and 3rd‑party interfaces.
• Define IP address strategies and perform hardening in a substation environment.
• Confirm that project plans contain required activities and studies to meet customer and technical requirements.
• Recruit, coach, and develop organizational talent; provide guidance to specialized staff.
• Supervise non‑exempt employees as required.
• Manage engineering resources, workload, schedule, and milestones.
• Lead engineering design reviews and technical leadership, identifying risks and proposing compliant solutions.
• Collaborate with internal and external customers to optimise product design and technology exploitation.
• Build strategic partnerships aligned with departmental and organizational objectives.
• Develop and execute organisational policies affecting one or more groups.
• Define project work‑breakdown structure (WBS), resources, and skill levels for delivery timescales.

Essential:

• Degree in Electronics, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• Strong background in Networking & Cybersecurity.
• Proven experience implementing cybersecurity network solutions.
• Knowledge of industrial communication networks such as IEC61850 and Ethernet‑based protocols.
• Knowledge of security/hardening and cybersecurity best practices.
• Excellent knowledge of Layer‑2 & Layer‑3 protocols (IPv4, OSPF, LACP, DMZ, VPN, DMS, ADMS, DNP, Modbus).
• Proven technical leadership in a complex system engineering development environment.
• Preferably experience in control and protection system design.
• Mandatory industrial background.

Desired characteristics:

• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.
• Advanced problem‑analysis and resolution abilities.
• Ability to lead programs and projects.
• Planning, documentation, marketing, and execution of programs.
• Established project management skills.
• Independent decision‑making and expert collaboration.
• Track record of designing high‑quality systems/components exceeding design, cost, and reliability targets.
• Experience with electrical power systems and substation automation engineering.

Relocation Assistance: No.