Hardware Security and Connectivity Engineer

You'll provide technical leadership across hardware security and connectivity solutions that support bp's EV charging estate.

Key responsibilities include:

• 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.

What we're looking for

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.

How you'll work

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!

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.