OT Cyber Security Engineer - Critical Infra Scotland

SSE PLC; Aberdeen City; Hybrid; GBP 52,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare

Gym discounts

Cycle to Work

Wellbeing services

Family leave

Job summary

SSE is seeking a Transmission Cyber Security professional to support the secure design, delivery and operation of OT systems across Scotland. The role involves working with project teams, vendors and operations to embed cyber security requirements throughout the system lifecycle and to act as an OT security adviser in collaboration with SSE Telecoms and IT.

Base location involves 50% time in Glasgow, Perth, Aberdeen or Inverness with occasional site visits.

Qualifications

• Qualifications, certifications or equivalent experience in cyber security, engineering, OT, networking or a related field.
• Experience in OT, industrial control or critical infrastructure.
• Knowledge of OT systems, network design, cyber controls and OT/IT integration in industrial or safety-critical environments.
• Experience in cyber risk, technical assurance or security governance, with knowledge of NIS, NCSC CAF, IEC 62443 or NIST CSF.
• Strong communication and stakeholder skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts and collaborate across varied audiences.

Responsibilities

• Support cyber risk management and the design and implementation of security controls, clearly communicating risks and solutions.
• Support security assurance, testing and commissioning to validate requirements before go-live.
• Develop and improve clear, practical security standards and documentation.
• Develop expertise in maintaining SSEN's security monitoring, auditing and network security tools.
• Act as a trusted OT security adviser across SSEN in collaboration with SSE Telecoms, SSE IT and other teams.

Skills

Strong communication

Stakeholder management

Education

Cyber security certifications

Job description

SSE is seeking a Transmission Cyber Security professional to support the secure design, delivery and operation of OT systems across Scotland. The role involves working with project teams, vendors and operations to embed cyber security requirements throughout the system lifecycle and to act as an OT security adviser in collaboration with SSE Telecoms and IT.

Base location involves 50% time in Glasgow, Perth, Aberdeen or Inverness with occasional site visits.