Cyber Technician

National Grid plc; Peterhead; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

A national infrastructure company in the United Kingdom seeks a Gas Operations Cyber Technician to enhance the security of the gas transmission system. The role involves maintaining critical systems, supporting cyber projects, and ensuring compliance. Candidates should possess a BTEC or equivalent in engineering or cyber security, with relevant experience in managing technology assets. This position offers generous benefits, including an annual bonus and extensive professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Up to 6% annual bonus

Company car for eligible employees

26 days holiday plus statutory holidays

Double-match pension scheme

Flexible benefit scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in managing firewalls and managed switches is desirable.
• Proven ability to complete maintenance on instrumentation.
• Full UK car driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Support routine cyber maintenance across operational gas sites.
• Assist with malware sweeps and cyber incidents.
• Maintain accurate asset data.

Skills

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Analytical mindset

Team collaboration

Education

BTEC National Certificate in engineering or cyber security

Time-served apprenticeship in engineering or cyber security

Cyber security training

Tools

Firewalls

Managed switches

Job description

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On-site 5 days a week, possible travel to other sites across the Scotland & North region as required.

Salary: £42,813 to + £50,368 up to 6 % bonus, overtime

About Us

National Gas is securing Britain’s energy. We transport gas throughout Great Britain, repair and maintain gas pipelines, and manage the meters that allow millions of homes and business to access the energy they need.We are the national gas network, providing secure energy to power Britain, achieve net zero, and maintain our industrial competitiveness

About the Role

We’re looking for a Gas Operations Cyber Technician to join our Operations team, supporting the security and resilience of the National Gas Transmission System. This is not a typical IT or corporate cyber role. This is a hands‑on position working directly with Operational Technology (OT) assets that underpin the UK’s gas infrastructure.

You’ll be part of a team maintaining critical systems such as control systems, industrial PCs, firewalls, and managed switches across a variety of operational sites, from major gas terminals to smaller Above Ground Installations (AGI's). Your work will directly contribute to the cyber resilience of our gas operations, ensuring that essential infrastructure remains secure, compliant, and operational

What You'll be Doing

• Supporting routine cyber maintenance across operational gas sites
• Working closely to support and facilitate numerous cyber projects to continue to upgrade our cyber assets'
• Backing up configurable OT devices and ensuring business continuity
• Maintaining accurate asset data and managing access credentials securely
• Carrying out upgrades to meet vulnerability management requirements
• Securely disposing of retired OT assets
• Assisting with malware sweeps and cyber incident investigations
• Facilitating cyber assurance visits and supporting site access for upgrade projects
• Keeping network drawings and asset records up to date
• Participating in an on‑call rota for key cyber functions
• Collaborating closely with the central security team to ensure compliance and readiness

About You

You'll be a practical problem‑solver with a methodical approach to your work and a strong sense of ownership. You'll be confident working independently and as part of a team, with the ability to organise, prioritise, and manage tasks effectively.

Your attention to detail and analytical mindset will help you navigate challenges and contribute to the smooth running of operational environments. You'll bring a proactive attitude, a willingness to learn, and a commitment to maintaining high standards in everything you do.

Security Clearance

The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain Security Check (SC) security clearance for this role.

Many of the positions within our company are subject to national security clearance and Trade Control restrictions. This means that your eligibility for certain roles may be affected by your place of birth, nationality, current or former citizenship, and any residency you hold or have held. Further details are available atUnited Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

Key Requirements and Experience

• BTEC National Certificate (or equivalent City & Guilds, NVQ/SVQ Level 3) in an instrumentation or electrical/electronic engineering or cyber security discipline
• Time‑served apprenticeship (or other recognised training scheme) in an instrumentation or electrical/electronic engineering or cyber security discipline
• Cyber security training - desirable
• Experience in managing firewalls, managed switches etc. - desirable
• Experience in taking operational technology backups - desirable
• Experience in following maintenance work procedures for operational technology - desirable
• Proven ability to complete maintenance on instrumentation, including organising, prioritising and scheduling of work assignments - desirable
• Ability to analyse and solve problems relating to instrumentation and related disciplines - desirable
• Demonstrate ability to correctly interpret engineering drawings - desirable
• Full UK car driving licence

What We Can Offer You

Annual bonus of up to 6% based on personal and company performance

Company car if mileage requirements are met (10 thousand miles annually)

26 days’ holiday plus statutory holidays - option available to buy extra holiday days

Generous double‑match pension scheme - for every £1 you put in, we'll add £2 (max company contribution 12%)

An optional flexible benefit scheme, including private healthcare, dental insurance, technology plans, travel insurance

Death in service 10x your basic salary

Financial protection if you're unable to work due to long term illness or injury

Excellent family friendly provisions - maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental leave

Professional development and career progression

Employee assistance programme offering free confidential professional counselling 24 hours per day

Financial support to help you cover the cost of professional membership subscriptions, relevant to your role

Inclusive Recruitment

At National Gas, we are disability confident and we are signatories of the Armed Forces Covenant, committed to building a workforce that represents the communities we serve. We celebrate the different experiences our colleagues bring to our organisation, and strongly encourage applicants of all backgrounds to apply.Please let us know of any reasonable adjustments you need to perform your best.