Senior OT Cyber Security Lead – Scotland (Hybrid)

SSE plc; Inverness; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare discounts

Gym membership discounts

Cycle to Work scheme

Family entitlements and leave

Job summary

SSE plc is seeking a senior OT cyber security professional based in the UK who will lead and define security requirements for transmission projects. You will partner with project teams, engineers and operators to implement secure controls, test them in the field and drive secure-by-design practices across substations and network components.

You will play a senior role reporting to the OT Security Engineering Manager, delivering risk-based guidance, developing clear standards and supporting

Qualifications

• OT cyber security experience is important and the right mindset is essential.
• Certifications such as GICSP or IEC 62443 are desirable or equivalent experience.
• Strong understanding of OT networks and high-availability environments.

Responsibilities

• Provide cyber security guidance to project teams and operational colleagues on secure, practical solutions.
• Develop and improve security standards, guidance, and documentation.
• Use risk-based decisions to balance business outcomes with security and resilience.
• Support compliance with cyber security requirements including NIS Regulations and CAF.
• Contribute to security assurance, testing, commissioning and continuous improvement across Transmission systems and services.

Skills

OT cyber security

Education

GICSP

IEC 62443

Job description

SSE plc is seeking a senior OT cyber security professional based in the UK who will lead and define security requirements for transmission projects. You will partner with project teams, engineers and operators to implement secure controls, test them in the field and drive secure-by-design practices across substations and network components.

You will play a senior role reporting to the OT Security Engineering Manager, delivering risk-based guidance, developing clear standards and supporting