OT Security Platform Engineer — Hybrid, Flexible

SSE plc; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 51,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare discounts

Gym memberships

Online GP and counselling

Cycle to Work scheme

Maternity/adoption pay and paternity

Job summary

SSE plc is seeking a Platform Engineer - OT Security to join the OT Security Value Stream, supporting secure delivery and operation of platforms across SSE Thermal's operations.

You'll work across Operational Technology, cyber security, cloud services and hybrid infrastructure to maintain secure, resilient platforms that underpin critical energy operations. The role offers hybrid working and a competitive salary with benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting enterprise infrastructure, platform services or hybrid environments.
• Strong troubleshooting skills with Windows Server, Active Directory, Entra ID, Hyper-V, Azure and networking.
• Experience in security services: vulnerability management, backup, identity, privileged access management, monitoring or endpoint security.

Responsibilities

• Support the operation, maintenance and continuous improvement of IT and OT platforms, ensuring services remain secure, resilient and available.
• Administer and support hybrid infrastructure services across on-premises and cloud environments, including virtualization, identity, networking and platform services.
• Support security operations activities, including vulnerability remediation, access controls, monitoring, platform hardening and service assurance.
• Develop automation, scripting and process improvements to increase platform reliability, operational efficiency and user experience.
• Work collaboratively with internal teams, suppliers and project stakeholders to deliver new capabilities and support lifecycle management of existing services.

Skills

Enterprise infra support

Troubleshooting

Automation

Collaboration

OT/cyber awareness

Tools

Windows Server

Active Directory

Entra ID

Hyper-V

Azure

PowerShell

Bash

Azure DevOps

Job description

SSE plc is seeking a Platform Engineer - OT Security to join the OT Security Value Stream, supporting secure delivery and operation of platforms across SSE Thermal's operations.

You'll work across Operational Technology, cyber security, cloud services and hybrid infrastructure to maintain secure, resilient platforms that underpin critical energy operations. The role offers hybrid working and a competitive salary with benefits.