SSE plc
OT Technician
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Base Location: Portsmouth
Salary: £45,452 - £54,311 and a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.
Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time | Flexible First options available
The Role
We are seeking a highly motivated Operational Technology (OT) Technician to join the SSEN Distribution OT team. As a junior member of the Support & Engineering team, you will contribute to supporting the Distribution Control Centres by ensuring the efficient operation of all OT applications. This role offers the opportunity to develop an existing skillset and participate in internal and external training activities. Responsibilities include providing timely responses to requests and fault reports, proactively monitoring system performance, and assisting in incident resolution across our diverse OT systems.
You Will
- Contribute to the investigation and resolution of faults in our OT applications
- Collaborate proactively with the Distribution Control Centres and team members to identify, analyse, and resolve OT system issues
- Develop a knowledge of OT technologies and work towards building expertise in their operation, maintenance, and continuous improvement within the OT domain
- Participate in the cybersecurity of OT systems by proactively monitoring and assessing their operational health and security status. This will also include actively engaging in live and simulated cyber response activities and knowledge sharing sessions
- Assist with vulnerability management of systems by working with OT/IT teams to assess and address vulnerabilities, helping to reduce the attack vector across the OT environment
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You Have
- Excellent relationship building and communication skills to meet and exceed the needs of our customers and suppliers
- An understanding of the key difference between OT / IT and the challenges faced working in an operational technology environment
- Ability to work both autonomously and as part of a team is fundamental to this role
- Experience of supporting applications, including incident and problem management and change management. This is not essential as training will be provided
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.
Our IT division powers growth across all SSE business areas by making sure we have the systems, software and security needed to take the lead in a low carbon world. They provide expertise, advice and day-to-day support in emerging technologies, data and analytics, cyber security and more.
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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.
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SSE will make any reasonable adjustments you need to ensure that your application and experience with us is positive. Please contact iona.allan@sse.com / 01738 344049 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.
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