Ot Senior Network Engineer

About the role

National Grid Electricity Transmission (NGET) is at the heart of energy in the UK. The electricity we provide gets the nation to work, powers schools and brings energy to life. Our energy network connects the nation, so it’s essential that it’s continually evolving, advancing, and improving.    

  
In NGET we are passionate about both operating our network safely and providing highly reliable quality of supply for our customers. At the heart of achieving these outcomes is the effective control and operation of our network. 

You’ll provide technical expertise to the secure development and delivery of Operational Technology (OT) networking assets into ET Substations, with a focus on cyber security and resilient communications.  Developing and configuring systems and networks from initial concept to final install, this will include applying cybersecurity and networking knowledge to test the concept, design the solution and support the delivery of the solution into substations. You’ll spend time working in our development lab at Drakelow substation as well as travelling to sites and suppliers where required.

You’ll provide knowledge and insight into securely developing and delivering OT systems and investigate opportunities for deploying new technology and improving existing systems.

In addition, you’ll provide the cyber-technical interface with Suppliers and customers on behalf of the business, supporting the development of solutions including liaison with 3rd party suppliers. 

This role is based in Drakelow, East Midlands and can be combined with hybrid working from home.
 

What you'll need

You’ll have a proven ability in designing L2 networks including ethernet, fibre, coupled with an appreciation of OT cyber security requirements and challenges.  You’ll also have an excellent understanding and working knowledge of complex distributed networks, including experience troubleshooting layer 2 & 3 networks.

A good understanding of IT cyber security, experience in OT, and complex IT administration or networking would all be an advantage, and you’ll ideally have CCNA certification or equivalent.

You’ll possess analytical and problem-solving capabilities, and experience in an operational environment would be beneficial.  

Self-motivated, with good communication and interpersonal skills, you’ll be educated to HNC level or have equivalent experience in cyber security & networking.

You’ll also need a UK Driving Licence.
 

What's in it for you?

A competitive salary of £49,310 – £60,000 per annum

• Annual Performance Based Bonus
• 37 hour working week. Flexible 
• 26 days annual leave, plus eight statutory days 
• The option to buy additional or sell holiday days 
• Generous contributory pension scheme - we will double-match your contribution to a maximum company contribution of 12%
• Financial support to help cover the cost of professional membership subscriptions, course fees, books, exam fees and time off for study leave – so long as it is relevant to your role
• Access to several flexible benefits such as a share incentive plan, salary sacrifice car and technology schemes, support via employee assistance lines and matched charity giving to name a few.
• Family care benefits including a back-up care service for when your usual care arrangements fall through (six paid days each year as standard with the option to purchase further days)
• Access to a numerous apps which support health, fitness and wellbeing.
   

More Information

This role closes at midnight on 11th February 2024, however we encourage candidates to submit their application as early as possible and not wait until the published closing date as this can vary. Interviews will take place from 29th February.

 
Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of colour are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At National Grid, we are committed to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace for everyone. So if you are excited about this role but your experience or qualifications do not match the job description exactly, we encourage you to apply anyway. You might just be the right person for our growing business in this role or another one.  
 

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