Job Description

Role: Cyber Technician

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Salary: 42,813 to + 50,368 up to 6 % bonus, overtime and standby allowance

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Location:

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Can be based at either of our 2 sites below:

Wooler (Northumberland)

Bishop Auckland (Durham)

On-site 5 days a week plus travel/overnight stays to other sites across the Scotland & North region as required

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About us

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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 businesses 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

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This isn't your typical IT or corporate cyber role. As a

Gas Operations Cyber Technician

, you'll be hands-on with the Operational Technology (OT) systems that keep the UK's gas infrastructure running. From control systems and industrial instruments to firewalls and managed switches, you'll work on the technology that powers Britain


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What You'll be Doing

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Maintain and secure

critical control systems and instruments

across operational sites - from large Compressor Stations to smaller Above Ground Installations (AGIs). Perform routine cyber maintenance and upgrades to keep systems resilient and compliant. Back up configurable OT devices to ensure business continuity. Manage access credentials and maintain accurate asset data. Support vulnerability management, malware sweeps, and incident investigations. Facilitate cyber assurance visits and assist with upgrade projects. Keep network drawings and asset records up to date. Participate in an on-call rota for key cyber functions. Collaborate with the central security team to ensure readiness and compliance.

About You

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You're a practical problem-solver with a methodical approach and a strong sense of ownership. You thrive in hands-on environments, working independently or as part of a team. Your attention to detail and analytical mindset will help you tackle challenges and keep critical systems running smoothly. If you're proactive, eager to learn, and committed to high standards, this role is for you.

Why Join Us?

Be part of a team that directly impacts the UK's energy security. Work on cutting-edge OT systems and control technology. Develop skills in both cyber resilience and operational engineering. Contribute to Britain's journey to net zero.

Security Clearance

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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 at United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

Key Requirements and Experience:

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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:

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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

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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.