OT Engineer - Energy Grid Cyber & OT Systems

National Grid; Spalding; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

National Grid Interconnectors seeks an Operational Technology (OT) Engineer to safeguard and optimise OT, networking and cyber assets across interconnector sites. You will lead fault investigations, implement system improvements and coordinate with engineering, cyber and policy teams.

Based on site at Viking Link, Bickerfen, this role requires a proactive, multidisciplinary collaborator with experience in OT environments and regulatory security requirements.

Qualifications

• Experience with OT environments and industrial control systems.
• Knowledge of SCADA, monitoring and protection systems.
• Experience resolving faults in critical operational environments.
• Understanding of cyber security principles and asset lifecycle.
• Experience managing system upgrades and technical projects.
• Knowledge of maintenance strategies and asset performance monitoring.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication.
• Ability to work independently and with multidisciplinary teams.
• Experience with asset management systems such as Maximo/Ellipse/IFS/Ultimo advantageous.
• HNC/HND or equivalent qualification; Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Manage the performance, availability and security of OT, networking and cyber assets across interconnector sites.
• Lead fault diagnoses, root cause investigations and resolution activities for OT systems.
• Design, implement and support hardware, software and network changes in operational environments.
• Develop and maintain maintenance strategies, procedures and technical documentation for critical systems.
• Oversee patch management, antivirus management, backups and access control reviews.
• Monitor asset health and system performance to identify improvements in reliability and resilience.
• Support cyber security initiatives and regulatory compliance requirements.

Skills

OT environments

Industrial control systems

Cyber security

SCADA

Asset management

Education

HNC/HND or equivalent in Engineering/IT

Engineering qualification or apprenticeship

Tools

Maximo

Ellipse

IFS

Ultimo

Job description

National Grid Interconnectors seeks an Operational Technology (OT) Engineer to safeguard and optimise OT, networking and cyber assets across interconnector sites. You will lead fault investigations, implement system improvements and coordinate with engineering, cyber and policy teams.

Based on site at Viking Link, Bickerfen, this role requires a proactive, multidisciplinary collaborator with experience in OT environments and regulatory security requirements.