Senior Security Systems Engineer

Senior Security Systems Engineer

Full time, Permanent

Location – Selby or Glasgow, with travel to other locations as required

About the role: Reporting to the Security Systems Manager, the Senior Security Systems Engineer will play a key role in maintaining, fault finding, optimising, and upgrading the wider Drax security systems infrastructure. This includes ensuring the effective operation of CCTV, access control, perimeter detection, and associated security technologies across all Drax sites in the UK and overseas.

As a Senior Security Systems Engineer, you’ll work proactively to identify vulnerabilities, support system resilience, and implement improvements that enhance overall security performance. You’ll collaborate closely with internal stakeholders, external partners, and contractors to deliver a stable, secure, and future ready security platform that supports both operational needs and regulatory requirements.

This role will require travel to sites throughout the UK as required, and there may be times where you’ll be working away from home.

Additionally, you’ll be required to be on-call 1 week in every 4, as the team provides 24/7 support. In return you’ll receive an on-call allowance as part of the package on offer.

Some of your key responsibilities in this role will include

Work with the team to provide expert support on Drax’s security infrastructure including CCTV, access control, intruder, perimeter intrusion detection, barrier, gates, and turnstile systems

Manage and coordinate third party contractors and suppliers, ensuring safe working practices, clear briefs, compliance with site rules, accurate RAMS, and delivery of work to a high standard.

Act as the primary point of contact for technical queries, performance monitoring, and signoff of works.

Deliver assigned security projects in scope and on time.

Assist the Security Systems Analyst and Security Systems Apprentice with the daily BAU tasks

Join the teams on call rota, to provide support to the business 24/7

Who we are

We’re not just talking about making a difference, we’re making it happen. We generate dispatchable, renewable power and create stable energy in an uncertain world. Building on our proud heritage, we have ambition to become the global leader in sustainable biomass and carbon removals.

You’ll be joining our teams of practical doers, future thinkers and business champions. We’re enabling a zero carbon, lower cost energy future for all, and working hard to decarbonise the planet for generations to come.

Who we’re looking for: You’ll have experience working on enterprise integrated security systems, ideally within a large industrial environment. You’ll have a full UK driving licence and be happy to work away from home when required and to commit to an on-call team rota.

You’ll also be able to demonstrate the following

Good understanding of CCTV network technologies, infrastructure and processes

Experience installing, fault finding and maintaining large enterprise IP CCTV systems, Access Control systems, Intruder Detection Systems, Perimeter Intrusion Detection Systems.

Good knowledge of Cisco or equivalent network switching and core networking principles relevant to security system architecture.

Experience in maintaining, fault finding and installing large intruder alarm systems.

Excellent documentation skills

Strong personal commitment to safety

Rewards and benefits: As you help us to shape the future, we’ve shaped our rewards and benefits to help you thrive and support your lifestyle. If successful in this role you’ll get:

On-call allowance

A discretionary bonus depending on company performance

Private Healthcare

SAYE (Sharesave): discretionary scheme from time to time

Personal accident cover

Group personal pension plan where we’ll pay up to 10%

Holiday 25 days plus bank holidays

Reimbursement of the cost of your annual membership of one relevant and appropriate professional body

We’re committed to making a tangible impact on the climate challenge we all face. Drax is where your individual purpose can work alongside your career drive. We work as part of a team that shares a passion for doing what’s right for the future. With Drax you can shape your career and a future for generations to come.

Together, we make it happen.

At Drax, we’re committed to fostering an environment where everyone feels valued and respected, regardless of their role. To make this a reality, we actively work to better represent the communities we operate in, foster inclusion, and establish fair processes. Through these actions, we build the trust needed for all colleagues at Drax to contribute their perspectives and talents, no matter their background. Find out more about our approach here.

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