Cyber Security - Digital Technology Engineer

Base Location: Great Island Generation Station

Salary: €68,000 - €95,000 (including local allowance) + performance-related bonus + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.

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

The role

Reporting directly to the Great Island Engineering Manager the Cyber Security Digital Technology Engineer role encompasses delivery of digital assets alongside the physical assets at Thermal Ireland Power Stations such as Great Island, Tarbert, Rhode, Tawnaghmore, Platin and any new developments supporting delivery of the Thermal business asset management objectives.

With a particular emphasis on cybersecurity, you will help protect and develop our people, our premises, and digital systems to support our NetZero ambitions as a Thermal business. The role will be the primary contact for OT Cyber Security across the Thermal Ireland Business and be the lead for digital projects/improvements, providing concise communication to all stakeholders and support delivery of value adding projects.

You will 

- Understand the application of digital technology in a power station environment to enhance reliability and availability.

- Understand the regulatory requirements for OT cybersecurity and translate those requirements into physical deliverables on site.

- Effectively apply financial management and planning skills in a product environment (including capex vs opex budgetary structures)

- Identify and manage key stakeholders.

- Develop counter measures and contingency plans associated with significant delivery risk and actively seek best practice and opportunities from outside the station / company, and apply them

You have

- Relevant Degree (i.e., OT, IT or Computing, Process Controls) or equivalent experience

- Experience of cyber-Security/Digital Engineering in Operational environment.

- Openness to new ideas and champion their implementation.

- Experience and understanding in the maintenance of power stations or other process plants preferable

About SSE

SSE has a bold ambition – to be a leading energy company in a net zero world. We're investing around £10 million a day in homegrown energy to help power a cleaner, more secure future.

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 hannah.e.cutajar@sse.com / 01738 341147 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.

Ready to apply?

Start your online application using the Apply Now box on this page. We only accept applications made online. We'll be in touch after the closing date to let you know if we'll be taking your application further. If you're offered a role with SSE, you'll need to complete a criminality check and a credit check before you start work.

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