Hardware Security and Connectivity Engineer

The Electric Vehicle charging Senior Security and Connectivity Engineer provides assurance and operational support of EV charging hardware security and the connectivity services used by field equipment. Working within the strategy, requirements, governance and priorities established, the postholder, implements and supports reliable, secure and commercially sustainable connectivity of the installed estate., * Assessing and improving the security of EV charging hardware, embedded systems, battery systems, and connected technologies.

• Reviewing supplier solutions and providing recommendations to address security or connectivity risks.
• Supporting the delivery and operation of cellular connectivity services used across charging infrastructure.
• Leading investigations into connectivity or security incidents and driving effective resolution.
• Defining technical requirements, acceptance criteria, and assurance activities for new solutions.
• Supporting testing activities, including vulnerability assessments and penetration testing.
• Evaluating connectivity technologies, including cellular, broadband, fibre, Ethernet, and wireless solutions.
• Working with suppliers and stakeholders to balance security, performance, reliability, cost, and operational needs. Maintaining high-quality technical documentation, designs, and assurance records. *

We are looking for an experienced, senior engineer who independently progresses complex activity with uncertain constraints. Covering delivery and operation of reliable connectivity for the business, including managing third parties, and supporting incidents., We’re interested in candidates who bring experience from areas such as EV charging, cyber security, telecommunications, networking, IoT, operational technology, or connected infrastructure.

You may be a great fit if you have:

• A degree or equivalent practical experience in engineering, cyber security, telecommunications, networking, software, electronics, or a related field.
• Experience designing, supporting, or securing connected devices, systems, or infrastructure.
• Knowledge of networking technologies such as TCP/IP, routing, switching, DNS, DHCP, VPNs, firewalls, and secure remote access.
• Experience working with cellular technologies and connectivity services.
• The ability to assess technical risks and communicate recommendations to both technical and non-technical audiences. Experience collaborating with suppliers, technology partners, and cross-functional teams. *

Nice to have

The following experience would be beneficial but is not required:

• EV charging infrastructure.
• Industrial or operational technology environments.
• PKI, certificate management, secure boot, or trusted hardware technologies.
• Vulnerability management, penetration testing, or security assurance.
• Enterprise or industrial networking.
• Familiarity with standards such as IEC 62443, ISO 27001, ETSI EN 303 645, or NIS2. Relevant cyber security, networking, or engineering certifications. *, Cloud Platforms, Cloud Platforms, Collaboration, Communication, Configuration management and release, Continuous deployment and release, Creating a high performing team, Database Design, Digital Project Management, Documentation and knowledge sharing, Emerging technology monitoring, Facilitation, Information Security, Mentoring, Metrics definition and instrumentation, NoSql data modelling, Problem Solving, Relational Data Modeling, Risk Management, Scripting, Secure development, Service operations and resiliency, Software Design and Development, Solution Architecture, Source control and code management {+ 5 more}

In this role, you’ll:

• Use data and evidence to support decision-making.
• Approach complex technical challenges with curiosity and structure.
• Collaborate across diverse teams and stakeholders.
• Balance security, reliability, customer experience, and commercial priorities. Share knowledge and support continuous improvement across the organization. *

Why join us?

At bp, we support our people to grow in a diverse and exciting environment. We believe that our team is strengthened by diversity.

There are many aspects of our employees’ lives that are meaningful, so we offer benefits to enable your work to fit with your life. These benefits can include flexible working options, a generous paid parental leave policy, excellent retirement benefits, among others!