Network Policy & Standards Lead

In this role, you'll be responsible for setting up network policy and standards for a critical Wide Area Network supporting operational technology, working with risk leads and the business to establish a governance and compliance framework. Influencing internal and external stakeholders in areas of expertise, you'll lead change initiatives for our policies, procedures, standards or specifications.

Providing detailed, expert technical and network asset management knowledge, you'll lead the development of the technical strategies, and create policies, procedures, technical specifications, work specifications, internal standards and technical guidance in line with industry recognised best practise. In addition, you'll develop and manage the process for Network enhancements to standard designs, communicating complex concepts in a clear and concise manner, both verbally and in writing.

What you'll need:

• You'll have technical knowledge in an operational network environment, with experience of developing Policies, Procedures, Technical Specifications, Work Specifications and Technical Guidance Notes as part of a supporting framework.
• You'll have an understanding of a regulatory regime as well as an excellent understanding of network change management processes. Knowledge and understanding of the Asset Management System, including business drivers & planning requirements is also required, as a is a proven track record of developing processes which support business risk, cost, performance decision making.
• You'll have a Numerate degree, or equivalent experience, coupled with experience in a Network Operations environment managing a governance or compliance framework.
• An understanding of security standards such as IEC 62443, NIST, NIS, ISO27001 would be an advantage. In addition, you'll have excellent communication skills, both written and oral, as well as a high level of attention to detail.