Hardware Security and Connectivity Engineer

Entity:

Technology

Job Family Group:

IT&S Group

Job Description:

Role purpose

The Security and Connectivity Engineer delivers hands-on engineering, and operational support for EV charging hardware and the connectivity services used by field equipment. Working within the established strategy, requirements and governance. The postholder completes security assessments, operates cellular and hardwired connectivity, implements approved changes, troubleshoots incidents and maintains reliable technical records.

We are looking for an experienced, practical engineer who independently progresses routine work within defined delivery constraints, produces sound technical evidence and recognises when senior review or formal approval is required.

Key accountabilities

Hardware security assessment and support

Contribute to hardware security assessments for EV chargers, embedded systems, load-management systems, battery systems, payment-related field equipment and associated networking components.

Gather and review supplier evidence against approved security requirements, record gaps and actions, and support verification of remediation.

Contribute to threat modelling and risk assessment for new products, design changes, connectivity solutions and operational deployments.

Review hardware, firmware, embedded software and communications information and raise unclear, incomplete or non-conforming evidence for senior review.

Support vulnerability assessment, penetration testing and technical security testing, ensuring findings and evidence are recorded accurately.

Maintain traceable assessment records, including requirements, evidence, findings, decisions, deviations, risks, actions and closure status.

Support security incident investigation for field assets by collecting technical evidence, coordinating suppliers and documenting recovery or remediation activity.

Apply approved requirements for secure communications, identity, authentication, encryption, access control, logging, monitoring, updates and vulnerability management.

Cellular connectivity operations

Assist with the operations of cellular connectivity services, including SIM estates, APNs and managed IoT connectivity platforms.

Implement approved firewall, access-control-list, routing, endpoint and connectivity-policy changes and verify the resulting service behaviour.

Investigate coverage, modem, session, APN, DNS, routing, reachability, roaming, latency and service-performance issues using structured troubleshooting and available evidence.

Coordinate with mobile network operators, connectivity providers, hardware vendors and regional operations teams to resolve faults.

Support SIM and APN migrations through preparation, representative testing, change execution, rollback readiness and post-change validation.

Monitor data usage, tariffs, recurring faults and service trends and identify opportunities to improve availability and cost effectiveness.

Maintain accurate SIM, APN, ACL, endpoint, configuration, contract and connected-asset records within agreed processes.

Site network operations

Support hardwired connectivity across EV charging sites, including site LAN, WAN, Ethernet and internet-connectivity services.

Assist with troubleshooting TCP/IP, routing, switching, VLAN, NAT, DNS, DHCP, VPN, firewall, cabling and equipment issues affecting field systems.

Support new-site handover, remediation, network migration, equipment replacement, upgrade and service-change activities.

Coordinate fault resolution with core-network teams, managed-service partners, site teams, service providers and equipment suppliers.

Create and maintain network diagrams, configuration records, asset inventories, operating procedures, test records and troubleshooting guides.

Help move completed sites into the agreed support model with accurate documentation, ownership and escalation routes.

Essential qualifications and experience

Degree or equivalent practical experience in cyber security, network engineering, telecommunications, electrical or electronic engineering, computer science, control systems or a related discipline.

Relevant professional experience in network engineering, telecommunications, infrastructure operations, IoT, operational technology, connected-product security or a related field.

Practical experience operating or troubleshooting business-critical network or connected-device services.

Working knowledge of TCP/IP, routing, switching, VLANs, NAT, DNS, DHCP, VPNs and firewalls.

Experience implementing and validating firewall, routing, access-control or endpoint changes.

Working knowledge of cellular services, including 4G/LTE, 5G, SIM lifecycle, APNs and roaming, or the ability to develop this knowledge rapidly.

Experience reviewing technical evidence, recording findings and following actions through to closure.

Awareness of cyber security risk assessment methodologies, threat modelling and common controls for connected hardware or operational technology.

Experience working with third-party service providers, suppliers and multidisciplinary engineering teams.

Ability to create clear technical documentation, network diagrams, operating procedures and test records.

Demonstrated ability to organise work, progress tasks independently and escalate appropriately.

Desirable knowledge and experience

Knowledge of EV charging infrastructure, energy systems, distributed critical infrastructure, industrial automation or safety-related environments.

Knowledge of enterprise and industrial networking technologies.

Understanding of Public key infrastructure, certificate lifecycle management, secure boot, signed firmware, trusted hardware components and secure remote maintenance.

Knowledge of Hardware and firmware security testing, penetration testing, packet capture, protocol analysis, forensic investigation or vulnerability management.

Knowledge of recognised standards and guidance, such as IEC 62443, ISO/IEC 27001, ETSI EN 303 645, NIS2 and applicable product-security legislation.

Experience in Service-management practice, architecture governance and formal management-of-change processes.

Relevant professional registration or current certification in engineering, cyber security or networking.

Ways of working

Uses evidence and structured troubleshooting to isolate faults and reach clear technical conclusions.

Records configurations, changes, test results, assessment evidence and decisions accurately.

Takes responsibility for assigned issues and maintains momentum without close day-to-day direction.

Works within approved requirements, designs and controls

Works constructively across organisational boundaries and with external suppliers.

Looks for recurring issues, inefficient processes and opportunities to improve reliability, security and supportability.

Communicates uncertainty explicitly and does not present assumptions as confirmed facts.

Working arrangements

The role works across geographically distributed teams, markets and suppliers.

Travel to offices, supplier facilities, laboratories and operational sites is not expected.

Participation in planned changes or incident support outside normal working hours may occasionally be required, subject to applicable arrangements.

 

Additional Information

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

 

Even though the job is advertised as full time, please contact the hiring manager or the recruiter as flexible working arrangements may be considered.

We support our people to learn and grow in a diverse and challenging environment. We believe that our team is strengthened by diversity. We are committed to crafting an inclusive environment in which everyone is respected and treated fairly.

 

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, collaboration spaces in a modern office environment, and many others benefits.

 

At bp, we provide an excellent working environment and employee benefits such as an open and inclusive culture, a great work-life balance, tremendous learning and development opportunities to craft your career path, life and health insurance, medical care package and many others.

 

What you can expect from us!

Our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion:

At bp, you could be part of Business Resource Groups (BRGs) which believe in the power of inclusion, deeper connections, and shared experiences. They provide a place for employees to learn and share knowledge, to connect, and to improve. The BRGs focus on and encourage talent engagement, development, and retention while creating a broadened sense of community and inclusion for bp employees. The groups cultivate leadership growth by involving employees in developmental opportunities they would not otherwise have access to. Formal and informal mentoring also helps employees develop their professional goals and connect with colleagues. The BRGs’ dedication to growth at all levels helps employees feel more engaged and energized. The BRGs break down barriers, so we can all do better together. Examples of BRGs include (but are not limited to):

bpWIN (bp Women’s International Network)

Pride

Working parents

PEN (Positively Ethnic Network)

bpInclusia (bp’s Asian community)

bpEnergía (bp’s Latin community)

 

Travel Requirement

No travel is expected with this role

Relocation Assistance:

This role is eligible for relocation within country

Remote Type:

This position is a hybrid of office/remote working

Skills:

Agility core practices, Agility core practices, API and platform design, Cloud Platforms, Collaboration, Communication, Configuration management and release, Continuous deployment and release, Creating a high performing team, 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 {+ 6 more}

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Legal Disclaimer:

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of protected characteristics like race, religion, color, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, veteran status or disability status. Individuals with an accessibility need may request an adjustment/accommodation related to bp’s recruiting process (e.g., accessing the job application, completing required assessments, participating in telephone screenings or interviews, etc.). If you would like to request an adjustment/accommodation related to the recruitment process, please contact us.

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