OT Security Engineer - HVDC Cyber & Risk

Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks; Inverness; Hybrid; GBP 52,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Performance bonus

Benefits package

Job summary

SSE is seeking an experienced professional to support the secure design, delivery and operation of HVDC systems across the transmission portfolio. You will work with project teams, vendors and operational colleagues to ensure cybersecurity requirements are understood and embedded from early design through live service.

The role suits someone who can work independently with senior engineering support available.

Qualifications

• Experience with HVDC control systems in engineering or operations.
• Knowledge of OT cybersecurity regulations and control frameworks (NIS, IEC 62443, NIST CSF or NCSC CAF).
• Experience working with technical stakeholders or service providers in engineering/operations.
• Strong communication and collaboration across project and operational teams.

Responsibilities

• Apply OT and HVDC cybersecurity requirements across projects, review vendor designs and support procurement.
• Participate in security assurance, testing and commissioning activities (vulnerability scanning, pen testing).
• Attend cyber service meetings, support site security audits and change management for HVDC assets.
• Manage HVDC cyber risks through IT/OT risk processes and assist during maintenance/outages to meet cybersecurity standards.
• Contribute to HVDC service management strategies and oversee vendor-delivered service quality.

Skills

HVDC control systems

OT cybersecurity regulations

Vendors / stakeholders

Clear communication

Job description

SSE is seeking an experienced professional to support the secure design, delivery and operation of HVDC systems across the transmission portfolio. You will work with project teams, vendors and operational colleagues to ensure cybersecurity requirements are understood and embedded from early design through live service.

The role suits someone who can work independently with senior engineering support available.