Data Network Engineer

As Data Network Engineer, you'll create a data network technical strategy to connect all primary, grid and supergrid substations to the SSEN Transmission telecommunications network to aid in the development and rollout of the Operational Technology data network.

This will be accomplished by planning site specific designs, ensuring these designs are delivered by any 3rd party contractors but also by taking proof of concept projects from inception to production delivery on the live network. You'll ensure cyber security is considered and implemented at all stages of design, delivery and operation of the data network.

Key responsibilities for this role will include:

- Responsible for the Network technical design component of the Cyber Resilience for Operational Technology (CROT) Programme, including delivery of specific project designs and acting as the technical focal point for the OT Network.

- Generate detailed understanding of the Network topology (physical and logical) of the Network, both LAN and WAN as well as perform technical deep dive network discovery where fuller understanding is required.

- Assist in developing a Network strategy as a component of the wider Operational Technology strategy and engage with our primary suppliers to enable the realisation of the Network strategy.

- Perform assessment of Network risk, creating appropriate mitigations within the Network strategy to minimise current and future risk.

- Identify and evaluate new technology which may be beneficial to the Network and projects - leading the evaluation of new and prospective network technologies, processes, and governance in support of the CROT Programme.
What do I need?
To be considered for this role, we would love you to have

Demonstrable design and implementation knowledge of Network technologies (e.g. LAN, WAN, QoS and Firewall technical understanding).

- Knowledge of security techniques related to Networks and the associated mitigation, ideally with some understanding of how these relate to industrial control systems.

- Beneficial, but not essential, to understand SCADA networks, industrial control systems and the associated security standards.

- Oral and written communication skills to a level suitable to liaise with senior stakeholders at a detailed technical level. The ability to conceptualise complex business and technical requirements into comprehensible models and templates.

- Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to convert ideas into effect plans/designs/reports.

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.

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.