OT Engineer - Testing

The Operational Technology (OT) Security Test Centre is a technical hub created for SSEN Transmission to facilitate the testing and cyber assurance of the wider Transmission OT equipment and systems.

The OT Engineer - Testing will be involved in the primary functions of this facility. Youll carry out testing of operational technology equipment/systems and develop secure device configurations and processes to help maintain the cyber security of our operational technology systems as well as delivering cyber security services in conjunction with the OT Field Engineers at SSEN Transmission substations.

There will be training and skills development opportunities in this role as well as the chance to attend ICS/Cybersecurity conferences throughout the year.

Key responsibilities for this role will include:

- Conducting security assessments on operational technology devices and developing robust hardening configurations and processes.

- Ensuring operational technology system configurations adhere to security standards and verifying vendor compliance with SSEN security protocols.

- Executing project tasks efficiently and effectively.

- Contributing to the development and enhancement of security processes and procedures, while critically evaluating and recommending improvements to existing practices.

- Actively collaborating with OT Field Engineers and broader OT teams to support research and testing for both existing and new devices and systems.

Proven experience in OT/IT cybersecurity.

- Minimum qualification of HND in a relevant engineering or computing discipline, with a professional security management certification, preferably with an OT focus, such as Global Industrial Cyber Security Professional (GICSP) or equivalent credentials.

- Comprehensive understanding of the key differences between OT and IT, and the unique challenges of implementing cybersecurity solutions in a substation operational technology environment.

- Strong knowledge of network protocols and the security characteristics and operations of Windows and Linux operating systems.

- Above all, an inquisitive mind with a passion for continuous learning and problem-solving.

SSEN Transmission owns and operates the electricity transmission network in the north of Scotland, transporting energy from where it is generated to where it is needed, providing a safe and reliable supply of electricity to the communities it serves. Home to some of the UK's greatest resources of renewable energy, SSEN Transmission is playing a critical role in the transition to a low carbon future, developing, building, maintaining, and operating a network for net zero.