OT System Engineer

In this role you will support and advance core OT/IT applications within SSE Energy Markets, diagnosing incidents, implementing enhancements, and ensuring secure, high-quality delivery. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to stabilise operations, manage changes, and drive performance improvements. The role combines on-site and hybrid work, with focus on industrial OT systems and edge computing, enabling SSE’s transition to a net-zero energy future. You will contribute to resilient, secure platforms that underpin energy trading and asset optimisation.

• private healthcare discounts
• gym membership discounts
• online GP
• 24/7 counselling
• Cycle to Work scheme
• maternity/adoption pay and paternity leave

• Diagnose and resolve OT/IT incidents and problems with minimal support, including escalation participation
• Provide input for new enhancements to core OT/IT applications, including design, estimation, and development
• Support monitoring, reporting of system performance, and implement configuration changes
• Assist with release, change management, impact assessments, deployments, and regression testing
• Validate deliverables through QA/testing to ensure quality across the development lifecycle
• Ensure access control, security of development assets, and adherence to cybersecurity standards
• Report risks to protect against loss and cyberattacks

• OT/IT sector experience or relevant qualification
• Experience with industrial OT systems (PLC, Modbus TCP, industrial networking)
• Strong understanding of Edge Computing (Linux) and Azure IoT Hub
• Knowledge of MQTT protocols and industrial networks
• Structured, analytical problem-solving approach
• Experience with renewables, preferably Battery Energy Storage
• Ability to operate with guidance and work within defined standards

• problem solving
• attention to detail
• structured thinking
• PLC
• Modbus TCP
• industrial networking (Routing and Switching)