OT Infrastructure Engineer

SSE plc; Perth; Hybrid; GBP 57,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

The OT Infrastructure Engineer role at SSE plc focuses on operating, supporting and improving OT infrastructure across Operational Technology for the transmission network. You will help keep services stable, secure and recoverable by supporting live infrastructure, resolving issues and delivering controlled changes in environments that support electricity transmission.

We welcome candidates who have not worked in OT before but bring proven experience in reliable infrastructure, strong change

Qualifications

• Experience supporting infrastructure in a live environment where reliability, security and service availability are important.
• Experience monitoring platform health, investigating incidents, supporting capacity management and maintaining stable services.
• Experience delivering infrastructure changes, upgrades, deployments or lifecycle activity in a controlled environment.
• Ability to build knowledge quickly in topics like AD, DNS, Group Policy, Virtualisation, Patch management and security tooling.
• Collaborative working style with practical problem-solving to support critical services.

Responsibilities

• Support the OT Infrastructure Manager with operation, support and continuous improvement of infrastructure services used across Operational Technology.
• Maintain health, performance and resilience of infrastructure platforms, identifying, investigating and resolving issues in a controlled way.
• Support a range of infrastructure services from central server environments to substations and third-party hosted platforms.
• Work with operational teams, project teams, suppliers and stakeholders to deliver infrastructure changes and improvements that are stable, secure and supportable.
• Maintain backup, recovery, patching, vulnerability management and operational support processes to keep services secure and fit for purpose.

Skills

Infrastructure experience

Live environment monitoring

Incident investigation

Change delivery

Collaboration

Tools

Active Directory

DNS

Group Policy

Virtualisation

Backup & Recovery

Patching

Vulnerability management

Microsoft Windows Server

Linux

SCCM

MECM

WSUS

PKI

Anti-malware

Job description

Base Location: You'll be expected to spend 50% of your working week in one of the following locations: Perth, Aberdeen, Glasgow or Inverness

Salary: £57,150 - £68,295 + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.

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

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)

The role

As an OT Infrastructure Engineer, you will help operate, support and improve the infrastructure that underpins Operational Technology across SSEN Transmission.

You will play an important part in keeping our services stable, secure and recoverable. This includes supporting live infrastructure, helping resolve issues, delivering controlled changes and making improvements across environments that support the electricity transmission network.

You do not need to have worked in OT before. We are interested in people who have supported reliable infrastructure in environments where availability, security and good change control matter.

You will

• Support the OT Infrastructure Manager with the operation, support and continuous improvement of infrastructure services used across Operational Technology.
• Help maintain the health, performance and resilience of infrastructure platforms, making sure issues are identified, investigated and resolved in a controlled way.
• Support a range of infrastructure services, from central server environments through to systems deployed at operational substations and third party hosted platforms.
• Work with operational teams, project teams, suppliers and other stakeholders to deliver infrastructure changes and improvements that are stable, secure and supportable.
• Help maintain backup, recovery, patching, vulnerability management and operational support processes so that infrastructure services remain secure and fit for purpose.

You have

• Experience supporting infrastructure in a live environment where reliability, security and service availability are important.
• Experience monitoring platform health, investigating incidents, supporting capacity management and helping maintain stable services.
• Experience delivering infrastructure changes, upgrades, deployments or lifecycle activity in a controlled environment.
• Experience with several of the following areas, or the ability to build knowledge in them quickly: Active Directory, DNS, Group Policy, virtualisation, backup and recovery, patching, vulnerability management, Microsoft Server, Linux, SCCM or MECM, WSUS, PKI and anti malware platforms.
• A collaborative working style, with a practical approach to learning, problem solving and supporting critical services.

About SSE

SSE’s purpose is to provide energy needed today while building a better world of energy for tomorrow. We do this by developing, building, operating and investing in electricity infrastructure and businesses needed in the energy transition. Our Transforming for Growth investment plan sees us investing £33bn in critical electricity infrastructure across the five years to 2030.

Our IT division powers growth across all SSE business areas by making sure we have the systems, software and security needed to take the lead in a low carbon world. They provide expertise, advice and day‑to‑day support in emerging technologies, data and analytics, cyber security and more.

Flexible Benefits To Fit Your Life

Enjoy discounts on private healthcare and gym memberships. Wellbeing benefits like a free online GP and 24/7 counselling service. Interest‑free loans on tech and transport season tickets, or a new bike with our Cycle to Work scheme. As well as generous family entitlements such as maternity and adoption pay, and paternity leave.

Work with an equal opportunity employer

SSE will make any reasonable adjustments you need to ensure that your application and experience with us is positive. Please contact [e-mail] / 01738 344049 to discuss how we can support you.

We're dedicated to fostering an open and inclusive workplace where people from all backgrounds can thrive. We create equal opportunities for everyone to succeed and especially welcome applications from those who may not be well represented in our workforce or industry.