Technical Specialist - OT Security

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

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare discounts

Gym membership discounts

Online GP and wellbeing services

Cycle to Work scheme

Transport season loans

Parental leave benefits

Job summary

SSE plc is seeking a Platform Engineer - OT Security to support secure delivery, operation and continual improvement of technology platforms across SSE Thermal’s generation, storage and network operations.

The role spans OT, cyber security, cloud services and hybrid infrastructure, ensuring platforms are secure, resilient and reliable for critical energy operations.

Qualifications

• Experience in enterprise infrastructure, platform services or hybrid environments (server, virtualization, cloud, networks).
• Strong troubleshooting skills for Windows Server, AD, Entra ID, Hyper-V, Azure, storage and networks.
• Experience in secure and resilient services including vulnerability management and backup/recovery.
• Scripting/DevOps skills to improve efficiency (PowerShell, Bash, Azure DevOps).
• Good communication across technical and non-technical teams; OT/cyber security interest beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and improve IT and OT platforms to stay secure, resilient and available.
• Administer hybrid on-premises and cloud infrastructure, including virtualization, identity, networking and services.
• Support security operations: vulnerability remediation, access controls, monitoring and platform hardening.
• Develop automation and tooling to boost reliability and efficiency.
• Collaborate with internal teams, suppliers and projects to deliver new capabilities and lifecycle manage existing services.

Skills

Windows Server

Active Directory

Azure

Hyper-V

Networking

Storage systems

Firewall technologies

Entra ID

PowerShell

Bash

Azure DevOps

Automation

DevOps tooling

Tools

Azure DevOps

PowerShell

Bash

Hyper-V

Active Directory

Job description

Base Location: You'll be expected to spend at least 50% of your working week from one of the following locations: Reading, Havant, Leeds, Glasgow, Perth, Aberdeen or Inverness.

Salary: £50,964 - £60,899 and a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.

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

The role

We're looking for a Platform Engineer - OT Security to join our OT Security Value Stream and support the secure delivery, operation and continual improvement of technology platforms across SSE Thermal's generation, storage and network operations.

This role provides a unique opportunity to work across Operational Technology (OT), cyber security, cloud services and hybrid infrastructure, helping to maintain secure, resilient and reliable platforms that support critical energy operations.

You will

• Support the operation, maintenance and continuous improvement of IT and Operational Technology platforms, ensuring services remain secure, resilient and available.
• Administer and support hybrid infrastructure services across on-premises and cloud environments, including virtualisation, 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 the lifecycle management of existing services.

You have

• Experience supporting enterprise infrastructure, platform services or hybrid technology environments, including server, virtualisation, cloud or network technologies.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills, with experience supporting technologies such as Windows Server, Active Directory, Entra ID, Hyper-V, Azure, storage platforms, networking and firewall technologies.
• Experience supporting secure and resilient technology services, including vulnerability management, backup and recovery, identity services, privileged access management, security monitoring or endpoint security solutions.
• Experience using scripting, automation or DevOps tooling such as PowerShell, Bash, Azure DevOps or similar technologies to improve operational efficiency and service reliability.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively across technical and non-technical teams. Experience or interest in Operational Technology (OT), cyber security, industrial control systems, Linux (RHEL), NIS regulations and critical infrastructure environments would be advantageous.

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 plan sees us investing £33bn in critical electricity infrastructure across the five years to 2030.

SSE Thermal keep the lights on for millions of people while pioneering low-carbon technologies. From ground-breaking carbon capture and storage projects to plans for what might be the world’s first hydrogen‑fired power station, we’re transforming how we generate energy.

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.