OT Technician: HVDC & Cyber Security Ops

National Grid; Donington CP; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus program

Pension scheme

Flexible benefits

Job summary

National Grid Interconnectors is hiring an Operational Technology (OT) Technician to support OT systems, networks and cyber assets across interconnector sites and control rooms. You will help ensure reliability, cybersecurity and safe operation of critical infrastructure in a hands-on, team-based role.

The position requires a full UK driving licence, on-site work at Viking Link in Bickerfen, and willingness to travel across the interconnectors portfolio.

Qualifications

• Experience or knowledge of OT systems, networks and cyber assets.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Strong problem-solving and proactive issue resolution.
• Good IT literacy and familiarity with operational tech.
• Understanding health, safety and environmental requirements.
• Experience with asset management systems is advantageous.
• Willingness to work towards Competent Person authorisation.
• NVQ3 or equivalent apprenticeship in engineering/IT/telecoms.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, refurbish and repair OT systems and networking assets.
• Patch software, update antivirus, perform backups and review access.
• Monitor asset condition and system performance to preempt issues.
• Support planned and reactive maintenance across site systems.
• Ensure safe, compliant work following procedures and regulations.
• Participate in site call-out rota and assist live incidents.
• Manage third-party contractors for planned or unplanned works.
• Support cyber security, engineering and assurance initiatives.
• Assist asset/change management and spare parts readiness.
• Assist backup, restoration and recovery of critical systems.
• Install/test hardware and network changes; act as superuser for privileged devices.
• Support power, cooling and physical security infrastructure.
• Assist audits, inspections and compliance reporting.

Skills

OT systems & networks

Cyber security assets

Problem-solving

Effective communication

Health & safety awareness

Team collaboration

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Engineering/IT/Telecommunications

Equivalent recognised apprenticeship

Tools

Maximo

Ellipse

IFS

Job description

National Grid Interconnectors is hiring an Operational Technology (OT) Technician to support OT systems, networks and cyber assets across interconnector sites and control rooms. You will help ensure reliability, cybersecurity and safe operation of critical infrastructure in a hands-on, team-based role.

The position requires a full UK driving licence, on-site work at Viking Link in Bickerfen, and willingness to travel across the interconnectors portfolio.