OT Security Engineer - (HVDC/FACTS)

SSE plc; Inverness; Hybrid; GBP 52,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare discounts

Wellbeing support

Cycle to Work scheme

Family entitlements (maternity/patern

Flexible benefits

Job summary

SSE plc in the United Kingdom is seeking a Cybersecurity Engineer to support HVDC design, delivery and operation across SSEN Transmission. You will work with project teams, vendors and operations colleagues to embed cybersecurity from design through live service.

Depending on experience, you may operate independently or with senior supervision, with travel across Caithness, Aberdeenshire and Shetland, and some European travel as required.

Qualifications

• Understanding HVDC control systems and their operational environments.
• Knowledge of OT/ICS cybersecurity regulations, standards and control frameworks.
• Experience working with technical stakeholders, vendors or service providers.
• Ability to communicate clearly and work collaboratively across teams.
• Hold a full clean driving licence for site visits.

Responsibilities

• Apply OT/ICS cybersecurity requirements across HVDC projects and support procurement.
• Participate in security testing, vulnerability scanning and commissioning activities.
• Attend cyber service meetings, support site security audits and review vulnerability reports.
• Manage HVDC cyber risks within IT/OT risk processes and support outages.
• Contribute to service management strategies and oversee service delivery with vendors.

Skills

HVDC control systems

HVDC operational environments

OT/ICS cybersecurity

stakeholder management

clear communication

driving licence

Job description

Base Location: For this role, we require successful applicants to be based from either our Inverness or Aberdeen office with 50% office expectation required. The role will involve regular site visits to locations across Caithness, Aberdeenshire and Shetland, and candidates should be comfortable with travel to support project and operational activities. There may also be some European travel as required.

Salary: £51,600 - £77,400 + car allowance + performance-related bonus and a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.

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

The role

This role supports the secure design, delivery and operation of HVDC systems across SSEN Transmission. You’ll work closely with project teams, vendors and operational colleagues to ensure cybersecurity requirements are understood, embedded and maintained across the HVDC lifecycle — from early project design through to live service and ongoing operations.

Depending on experience, this role can suit someone who is already confident operating independently, or someone looking to develop their capability with support from senior engineers.

You will

• Apply SSEN Transmission OT and HVDC cybersecurity requirements across projects, including reviewing and challenging vendor design deliverables and supporting procurement activities.
• Participate in security assurance, testing, and commissioning activities, such as vulnerability scanning and penetration testing, ensuring security requirements are validated before commissioning.
• Attend cyber service meetings, support site security audits, review vulnerability reports, and participate in change management and outage planning for HVDC assets.
• Manage HVDC cyber risks through IT/OT risk processes, addressing changes and emerging vulnerabilities, and assist during maintenance and outages to meet cybersecurity standards.
• Contribute to HVDC service management strategies, define cybersecurity service expectations, oversee service delivery with vendors, and support service review and renewal activities.

You have

• An understanding of HVDC control systems.
• An understanding of HVDC operational environments.
• Knowledge of OT / IC​S cybersecurity regulations, standards and control frameworks, such as NIS, IEC 62443, NIST CSF or NCSC CAF.
• Experience working with technical stakeholders, vendors or service providers in an engineering or operational environment.
• The ability to communicate clearly, challenge constructively and work collaboratively across project and operational teams.
• A full clean driving licence as this role will require visits to a variety of remote locations.

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 plansees 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 275 846 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.

Ready to apply?

Start your online application using the Apply Now box on this page. We only accept applications made online. We'll be in touch after the closing date to let you know if we'll be taking your application further. If you're offered a role with SSE, you'll need to complete a criminality check and a credit check before you start work.

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