OT Technician - Testing

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

The OT Technician - Testing will be involved in the primary functions of this facility. You'll 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.

Key responsibilities for this role will include:

- Test Operational Technology devices for security issues and develop device hardening configurations and processes.

- Check operational technology system configurations comply with security standards and provide assurance that vendors are following SSEN security standards.

- Commission, maintain & operate site security appliances.

- Complete project activities.

- Assist in the development of security processes & procedures as well as challenge existing processes and recommend improvements.

Knowledge of OT/IT cybersecurity as well as knowledge of OT systems and equipment.

- Qualified to minimum HNC in relevant engineering or computing discipline.

- An understanding of the key difference between OT / IT and the challenges faced in working in a substation operational technology environment and the implementation of cybersecurity solutions.

- Exposure to network protocols and Windows / Linux operating systems and their security characteristics and operation.

- An inquisitive mind - always open to continual learning & problem solving.

SSE has big ambitions to be a leading energy company in a low carbon world. Following our commitment to invest £20.5 billion in low carbon projects to 2027, we have significant growth plans and are well on our way to achieving our ambition to build a world that's more sustainable and inclusive for you, your family, the community you live in and for generations to come., 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.