Senior OT Engineer - Testing

SSE has big ambitions to be a leading energy company in a low carbon world. Following our commitment to invest £20.5 billion in low carbon projects to 2027, we have significant growth plans and are well on our way to achieving our ambition to build a world that's more sustainable and inclusive for you, your family, the community you live in and for generations to come.

Join us on our journey to net zero and help us power change.

About the Role

Candidates for this role will be required to obtain vetting to SC level through UK Government. The criteria normally includes 5 years UK residency, further information can be found here: United Kingdom Security Vetting: Applicant - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

While this role is based at the OT Security Test Centre in Perth there may be opportunities to travel to other SSEN Transmission sites for testing and research purposes.

Base Location: Perth

Salary: £52,285 - £68,098 and a range of other benefits to support your family, finances, and wellbeing.

We are recruiting heavily within our OT team and would be happy to welcome candidates with multiple levels of experience, if you have some but not all of the knowledge/experience listed below but think this position would be of interest then please submit an application.

Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time | Flexible First options available

The Operational Technology (OT) Security Test Centre is a technical hub recently created for SSEN Transmission to facilitate the testing and cyber assurance of the wider Transmission OT equipment and systems.

The OT Engineer - Testing will be involved in the primary functions of this facility. You'll carry out testing of operational technology equipment/systems and develop secure device configurations and processes to help maintain the cyber security of our operational technology systems as well as delivering cyber security services in conjunction with the OT Field Engineers at SSEN Transmission substations.

While this role is based at the OT Security Test Centre in Perth there may be opportunities to travel to other SSEN Transmission sites for testing and research purposes.

There will be training and skills development opportunities in this role as well as the chance to attend ICS/Cybersecurity conferences throughout the year.

Key responsibilities for this role will include:

- Testing OT devices for security issues and developing device hardening configurations and processes.

- Checking OT system configurations comply with security standards and providing assurance that vendors are following SSEN security standards.

- Commission, maintain & operate site security appliances.

- Completing project activities and engagement with the wider OT and engineering teams.

- Assist in the development of security processes & procedures as well as challenge existing processes and recommending improvements.

What do I need?

To be considered for this role, we would love you to have:

- Experience of working with OT/IT cybersecurity with an understanding of the key differences and the challenges faced in working in a substation operational technology environment and the implementation of cybersecurity solutions.

- Experience with substation equipment configuration and testing.

- Qualified to minimum HNC in relevant engineering or computing discipline, with a professional security management certification preferably with an OT bias, such as a Global Industrial Cyber Security Professional (GICSP) or similar supporting credentials would be beneficial.

- A solid understanding of network protocols and Windows / Linux operating systems and their security characteristics and operation.

- Experience using core scanning and analysis tools.

- Candidates for this role will be required to obtain vetting to SC level through UK Government. The criteria normally includes 5 years UK residency, further information can be found here: United Kingdom Security Vetting: Applicant - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

About our Business

SSEN Transmission owns and operates the electricity transmission network in the north of Scotland, transporting energy from where it is generated to where it is needed, providing a safe and reliable supply of electricity to the communities it serves. Home to some of the UK's greatest resources of renewable energy, SSEN Transmission is playing a critical role in the transition to a low carbon future, developing, building, maintaining, and operating a network for net zero.

What's in it for you?

An excellent package with 34 days holiday entitlement, enhanced maternity/paternity leave, discounted healthcare, salary sacrifice car leasing and much more, view our full benefits package on our careers site.

As an equal opportunity employer we encourage diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We actively encourage applicants from all protected characteristics and commit to providing any reasonable adjustments required during the application, assessment and upon joining SSE. Search for 'Inclusion & Diversity at SSE' to find out more.

Next Steps

All applications should be submitted online, and I'll be back in touch after the vacancy closing date to let you know the outcome.

If you would like to discuss any working differently requirements or adjustments you may require throughout the recruitment and selection process, please contact Laura on 01738 341814.

Before commencing employment with SSE, you'll be required to fully complete our pre-employment screening process consisting of a basic criminal records and credit check.