OT Security Analyst

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.

Join us on our journey to net zero and help us power change.

About the Role

Base Location: Flexible, however our preference is that you will be based in one of our key Scotland sites, which includes but is not limited to:- Perth, Aberdeen, Inverness.

Salary: £40,600 – £61,000 (depending on skills and experience) + performance-related bonus + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.

Working Pattern: Permanent | Flexible First options available

The OT Security Team in SSE Transmission is responsible for the security of the digital systems that keep the lights on; this includes SCADA systems, telecoms networks and substation protection and control. Our work spans:

• Security Operations where we respond to and investigate security alerts.
• Security Controls where we assure and verify the efficacy of our existing security measures.
• Security Engineering where we oversee new and changed digital systems to embed security by design.

This role will work within Security Operations and Security Controls and the key responsibilities include:

• Performing analysis of assessment of tooling outputs with a requirement to identify, interpret, classify and report perceived risk.
• Managing the implementation of controls or remediation of any confirmed infringement of policies, standards or risk.
• Tuning and documenting the appropriate technical or administrative processes relating to cyber security and risk.
• Supporting and collaborating on business requirements around project initiatives requiring cyber security or risk.
• Contribute and mature the operational state of the Cyber Security Management system (CSMS), to ensure quality and accuracy of documentation and procedures.

What do I need?

To be considered for this role, we would love you to have:

• Demonstrable experience in delivering either for Operational Security, Governance Risk and Compliance or Penetration Testing & Exercising.
• Experience with common security management frameworks, such as NCSC CAF, ISO 27001, NIST SP 800-53/NIST CSF or ISA/IEC 62443 and their application in an operational technology (OT) or utility environment.
• Experience in developing security and risk policies, procedures, standards and guidelines.
• A minimum of a Bachelors’ Degree in Information Security/Computer Science/Risk Management/Information Technology/Engineering with experience on cyber security or risk management at an operations level.
• Strong interpersonal skills and good business knowledge with a great eye for detail.

We are building a team of diverse capabilities and strengths so if you only meet some of these requirements, we will welcome your application. Whether you are an Engineer looking to move into cyber, a cyber security graduate, or an IT professional looking to move into Operational Technology. Apply now and we may be able to help develop your security career!

About our Business

SSE IT underpins the technology needs of all the different businesses that make up the SSE group. From emerging technologies to data and analytics to cyber security – we power SSE’s growth and enable it to generate value, while keeping it secure. As a trusted business partner that helps SSE lead in a low carbon world, we are proud of our service. Working for SSE IT is all about equipping SSE for now and the future.

What’s in it for you?

We offer an excellent package with 34 days annual leave entitlement. Enhanced maternity/paternity leave, discounted healthcare, salary sacrifice car leasing and much more, view our full benefits package on our careers site.

As an equal opportunity employer we encourage diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We encourage applicants from all protected characteristics and commit to providing any reasonable adjustments you need during the application, assessment and upon joining SSE. Search for ‘Inclusion & Diversity at SSE‘ to find out more.

Further actions

All applications should be made online, and I’ll be back in touch after the vacancy closing date to let you know the outcome.

If you would like to discuss any working flexibly requirements or adjustments you may require throughout the recruitment and selection process, please contact / 01738 341814.

EXTERNAL: Before commencing your role with SSE, you’ll need to complete our pre-employment screening process. This will consist of a criminality and credit check.

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