Senior Security Engineer
SSE Renewables
Company Overview
SSE Renewables, a wholly-owned subsidiary of SSE plc
Perth, Scotland, United Kingdom
2010
Approximately 4,900 MW of renewable capacity as of March 2023 (source: dcfmodeling.com). SSE plc reported £8.4 billion in revenue for 2023 (source: dcfmodeling.com).
What They Do
SSE Renewables specializes in the development, ownership, and operation of renewable energy assets, primarily focusing on onshore and offshore wind farms, as well as hydroelectric generation. The company is a key player in the renewable energy sector, with a significant emphasis on expanding its capabilities in emerging technologies such as battery storage and hydrogen. SSE Renewables operates within SSE plc's broader low-carbon infrastructure framework, which includes extensive electricity transmission and distribution grids that span nearly 132,000 km and serve approximately 3.8 million customers (source: en.wikipedia.org). The company has a strong commitment to sustainability and aims to address the climate emergency through large-scale renewable projects.
Projects & Track Record
SSE Renewables has an impressive portfolio of completed projects, including the 504MW Greater Gabbard offshore wind farm, which was completed in 2012 off the coast of Suffolk, England, and the 588MW Beatrice offshore wind farm, which became operational in 2019 off Caithness, Scotland. The company also developed the 100MW Glendoe hydroelectric scheme near Fort Augustus, Scotland, completed in 2009, and the Clyde wind farm, which was operational by 2013, making SSE the largest onshore wind generator in Great Britain and Ireland at that time. Additionally, the 72MW Meentycat wind farm in Ireland is notable for supplying 100% renewable electricity (source: sserenewables.com). The company is currently engaged in major projects such as the 1.1GW Seagreen offshore wind farm, which began construction in 2020 and is set to be completed in 2023.
Recent Developments
In June 2023, SSE Renewables published a brochure celebrating 20 years of offshore wind, highlighting significant milestones from the Arklow Bank project in 2003 to the ongoing construction of the Seagreen project and the development of the Dogger Bank project, which is poised to be the world's largest offshore wind project. In 2023, SSE plc invested £2.3 billion in renewable assets, including wind and solar, achieving a total renewable capacity of 4.7GW, with SSE Renewables contributing 4.9GW by March 2023 (source: sserenewables.com). The company has committed to investing £24 billion over the next decade to further enhance its offshore and onshore wind capabilities.
Working There
SSE Renewables offers a variety of roles across its operations, including positions in renewable energy development, engineering, and customer service. The company operates from key locations such as its headquarters in Perth, Scotland, and various project sites including Cromarty Firth and Nigg, where significant construction activities are taking place for projects like Beatrice and Seagreen. The company culture emphasizes sustainability and community engagement, with initiatives such as the Sustainable Development Fund launched in 2013/14 to support local communities near renewable projects (source: sseheritage.com). SSE Renewables also provides training opportunities, particularly at its Dundee training facility, to ensure employees are well-equipped for the evolving energy landscape.
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Job Description
The Senior Security Engineer drives the planning and product management process that provides the models, templates and principles that are used to design, implement, configure and operate cyber security tooling such as detection and response and identity management and network protection. They drive consistency, leverage and reuse to satisfy the business requirements for security services in an optimum manner.
You will
- Work closely with enterprise and solution architects and other functional teams to implement adequate security solutions to mitigate identified risks sufficiently, and to meet business goals and regulatory requirements.
- Research, design, advocate and implement new technologies, architectures, and security products that will support security requirements for the enterprise and its customers, business partners and vendors.
- Evaluate and develop secure solutions, based on approved security architectures. Analyse business impact and exposure, based on emerging security threats, vulnerabilities and risks.
- Develop the business and technical artefacts that constitute the cyber security architecture and solutions.
- Serve as a cyber security expert in SSE core security tooling development, network and/or platform (operating system) efforts, helping project teams comply with enterprise and IT security policies, industry regulations, and best practices.
You have
- Proven experience deploying and managing Microsoft Defender (across all versions), Sentinel, Intune, and Windows security solutions, as well as strong proficiency in KQL, authentication protocols, and conditional access policies.
- Practical knowledge of endpoint security across both server and end-user environments, including Active Directory, Entra ID, Windows and RHEL hardening, and device management.
- Familiarity with cloud platforms such as Azure and AWS is essential, and experience in operational technology (OT) environments is highly desirable.
- Strong communication skills including the ability to conceptualise complex business and technical requirements into comprehensible models and templates.
- Team-oriented interpersonal skills, with the ability to interface effectively with a broad range of people and roles, including security, vendors and IT and business personnel.
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 on [email protected] / 01738 275846 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.
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...
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December 17, 2025
Full Time
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January 2, 2026
Flexible
GBP 58k–87k yearly
- Reading, United Kingdom
- Havant, United Kingdom
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