OT Senior Solution Architect

Base Location: You'll be expected to spend 50% of your working week in one of the following locations: Perth, Portsmouth, Glasgow, Aberdeen and Reading.

Salary: £58,100 - £87,100 + performance-related bonus and a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.

Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time | Flexible First options available.

The Role: The role of the Senior Solution Architect (Operational Technology) demands business insight, technical expertise and the ability to shape technology solutions that support the safe, secure and efficient operation of our electricity network. Working across Operational Technology (OT) and Information Technology (IT) domains, you will define and assure solution architectures that support critical operational services, technology transformation and long‑term business objectives. You will play a key role in ensuring solutions are secure, resilient, supportable and aligned with enterprise architecture standards and cybersecurity requirements. You will provide architectural leadership across complex programmes and technology initiatives, helping to modernise our operational technology landscape and enable greater integration, innovation and operational efficiency. Working closely with specialist engineers, architects, suppliers and business stakeholders, you will ensure technology investments deliver maximum value whilst maintaining the integrity and resilience of critical operational systems. Champion security‑by‑design, operational resilience and continuous improvement across the technology landscape.

You Will:

• Lead the development and assurance of solution architectures across Operational Technology platforms, services and infrastructure, ensuring alignment with business strategy, enterprise standards and security requirements.
• Act as a technical design authority for major programmes and projects, providing guidance, governance and resolution of complex architectural challenges.
• Define architectures that enable secure and resilient interaction between Operational Technology and enterprise systems whilst maintaining operational independence, security and continuity of service.
• Work collaboratively with business stakeholders, engineers, architects and suppliers to shape solutions that meet operational, commercial and strategic objectives.
• Support the development of technology roadmaps, architecture standards and reusable patterns that promote consistency and long‑term value.
• Champion security‑by‑design, operational resilience and continuous improvement across the technology landscape.

You Have:

• Proven experience delivering solution architecture within Operational Technology, Critical National Infrastructure, utilities, Telecoms networking, industrial control systems or similarly complex operational environments.
• Strong understanding of architecture governance, design assurance and the delivery of secure, resilient and supportable technology solutions.
• Experience translating complex operational and business requirements into practical technology solutions that balance risk, cost and operational performance.
• Knowledge of industrial control systems, real‑time operational technologies, industrial networking, data integration or related operational environments.
• Understanding of OT cybersecurity architectures, including network segmentation, Zero Trust principles, resilience, disaster recovery and risk management within operational technology environments.
• Experience working with Operational Technology platforms such as SCADA, ADMS, DERMS, OT Networking, historian services or similar operational technologies would be advantageous.

About SSE: 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: SSE will make any reasonable adjustments you need to ensure that your application and experience with us is positive. Please contact David.Brickell@sse.com / 01738 275 846 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. If you're offered a role with SSE, you'll need to complete a criminality check and a credit check before you start work.