OT/IT Security Manager
OT/IT Security Manager
- 558497
- Closing at: Jun 2 2026 - 23:55 BST
Base Location: For this role, we require successful applicants to be based from one of our Scottish locations and you'll be expected to spend 50% of your working week in the office – Perth, Glasgow, Aberdeen
Salary: £66,100 - £99,100 + car /car allowance + 15% performance-related bonus + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.
Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time
The role
- Lead the Transmission security engineering team (approximately 8 permanent security engineers, alongside additional contracted resource), supporting workload planning, nurturing individual development, and building a trusted and capable team.
- Provide technical oversight of the overall security architecture within Transmission, helping to ensure strong alignment and close collaboration where responsibilities meet across teams.
- Continually enhance our security standards so that expectations are clear, practical, and achievable, while working in partnership with teams across SSE to adopt common approaches and suggest improvements to group policies and standards.
- Make thoughtful, risk-based decisions to ensure security standards are proportionate and balanced alongside wider business priorities, including delivering a network for net zero.
- Support the wider security team in strengthening our overall cyber capability and meeting the requirements of the Network and Information Systems (NIS) Regulations 2018 and the National Cyber Security Centre’s (NCSC) Cyber Assessment Framework (CAF).
- Experience defining, implementing, and testing security controls and requirements aligned to recognised international standards within an Operational Technology environment, including direct experience securing systems across all Purdue levels.
- Experience leading a team of technical experts, including supporting performance and development, and helping to navigate differing viewpoints constructively.
- The ability to assess risks associated with control weaknesses across multiple systems and communicate clear recommendations for mitigation or acceptance to leadership and non-technical audiences.
- Experience working within electricity transmission or another regulated utility environment.
- Recognised academic qualifications in a STEM subject, alongside relevant cyber security certifications in operational technology.
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.
SSEN Transmission own and operate the electricity transmission network across the north of Scotland. We transport energy from where it is generated to where it is needed, ensuring a safe and reliable electricity supply for the communities we serve. But that's not all – we're upgrading the grid to deliver cleaner, homegrown energy for the future and building a network for net zero to create secure power for generations to come.
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 David.Brickell@sse.com / 01738 275 846 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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Our Benefits
- 34+ Days Holiday with the option to buy more
- 21 weeks full pay maternity leave
- Enhanced paternity package
- Flexible Working options
- Free, 24/7 Employee Counselling and wellbeing support
- Market leading pension with contributions starting at 6%
- Sharesave scheme
- Healthcare & Gym Discounts
- Interest-Free Tech / Travel Loans
- Cycle to work scheme
- Time back to volunteer
- Shopping, leisure, and restaurant discounts
- And much more…
