OT Infrastructure Engineer
The advert says the job needs UK security clearance:
“Candidates for this role will be required to obtain vetting to SC level through UK Government.”
SC clearance usually needs five years of living in the UK, and DV clearance usually needs ten. If you have lived here that long, for example on a Student and then a Graduate visa, you may be able to get it. Most people applying from outside the UK cannot, so the highest likelihood we give this job is Unlikely. Ask SSE plc whether they would sponsor you.
£57,150 – £68,295 / year
Salary
Above P75 for SOC 3113
£42,500
Going rate
Offer clears by 1.3×
This role may qualify for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 3113 is an eligible occupation, but we are only 30% sure that is the right code. SSE plc is a licensed sponsor, so if the code fits, the role should qualify. Check the occupation eligibility rules against what the job actually involves.
This could also be SOC 2133 (IT business analysts, architects and systems designers) or SOC 3112 (Electrical and electronics technicians). We read the code off the advert, so it is our best guess, not the employer's.
About the role
Salary: £57,150 - £68,295 + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.
Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time | Flexible First options available
Candidates for this role will be required to obtain vetting to SC level through UK Government. The criteria normally includes 5 years UK residency, further information can be found here: United Kingdom Security Vetting: Applicant - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
The role
As an OT Infrastructure Engineer, you will help operate, support and improve the infrastructure that underpins Operational Technology across SSEN Transmission.
You will play an important part in keeping our services stable, secure and recoverable. This includes supporting live infrastructure, helping resolve issues, delivering controlled changes and making improvements across environments that support the electricity transmission network.
You do not need to have worked in OT before. We are interested in people who have supported reliable infrastructure in environments where availability, security and good change control matter.
You will
- Support the OT Infrastructure Manager with the operation, support and continuous improvement of infrastructure services used across Operational Technology.
- Help maintain the health, performance and resilience of infrastructure platforms, making sure issues are identified, investigated and resolved in a controlled way.
- Support a range of infrastructure services, from central server environments through to systems deployed at operational substations and third party hosted platforms.
- Work with operational teams, project teams, suppliers and other stakeholders to deliver infrastructure changes and improvements that are stable, secure and supportable.
- Experience supporting infrastructure in a live environment where reliability, security and service availability are important.
- Experience monitoring platform health, investigating incidents, supporting capacity management and helping maintain stable services.
- Experience delivering infrastructure changes, upgrades, deployments or lifecycle activity in a controlled environment.
- Experience with several of the following areas, or the ability to build knowledge in them quickly: Active Directory, DNS, Group Policy, virtualisation, backup and recovery, patching, vulnerability management, Microsoft Server, Linux, SCCM or MECM, WSUS, PKI and anti malware platforms.
- A collaborative working style, with a practical approach to learning, problem solving and supporting critical services.
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.
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
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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Where this offer sits in the market
Engineering technicians (SOC 3113) · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · basic pay · ~91k in sample- Offer £57,150–68,295
- Middle half £33,540–50,648
- Median £42,172
- Going rate £42,500
- Threshold £41,700
- New entrant £33,400–38,300
Even the bottom of this range, £57,150, beats the market's 75th percentile. SSE plc pays in the top quarter for this occupation.
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About sponsorship for this role
Does this job guarantee visa sponsorship?
Not necessarily. SSE plc holds a sponsor licence, but sponsorship for a specific hire is always the employer's decision. Be upfront in your application that you'll require it.
What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 3113 going rate of £42,500. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.