OT Security Engineer - Critical Infrastructure Defender

SSE plc; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare discounts

Gym membership discounts

Online GP access

Cycle to Work scheme

Family entitlements including parental

Job summary

The Transmission Cyber Security team at SSE delivers security across the transmission business, protecting OT systems and enabling safe electricity delivery. You’ll embed secure-by-design principles and work with project teams, vendors and operations throughout the lifecycle.

You will support cyber risk management, security controls design and testing, develop practical standards and maintain security tooling. Occasional travel across Scotland is expected.

Qualifications

• Qualifications, certifications or equivalent experience in cyber security, engineering, OT, networking or a related field.
• Experience in OT, industrial control or critical infrastructure, including ICS, SCADA, PLCs and industrial networks.
• Knowledge of OT systems, network design, cyber controls and OT/IT integration in industrial or safety-critical environments.

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

Cyber security

OT systems

Industrial networks

Security governance

Communication

Education

Cyber security certification or equivalent

Relevant engineering/IT background

Tools

SCADA

PLC

ICS/OT tools

Job description

The Transmission Cyber Security team at SSE delivers security across the transmission business, protecting OT systems and enabling safe electricity delivery. You’ll embed secure-by-design principles and work with project teams, vendors and operations throughout the lifecycle.

You will support cyber risk management, security controls design and testing, develop practical standards and maintain security tooling. Occasional travel across Scotland is expected.