OT Security Engineer
We are seeking an experienced OT Security Engineer to help protect operational technology environments across critical industrial and infrastructure systems. This role will focus on strengthening the security, resilience and availability of control systems while supporting safe and reliable operations. You will work closely with engineering, IT, operations and risk teams to identify vulnerabilities, manage cyber security risks and implement practical improvements across complex OT environments.
Your responsibilities will include designing and maintaining OT security controls, conducting risk assessments and supporting secure architecture reviews for industrial control systems, SCADA, PLCs, networks and associated technologies. You will monitor security events, investigate incidents and coordinate effective responses, ensuring that operational impact is carefully managed. You will also contribute to vulnerability management, configuration reviews, patching strategies and the development of security standards, procedures and technical documentation.
The role will involve assessing third-party and remote-access arrangements, supporting security testing and ensuring that changes to operational environments follow appropriate governance and change-control processes. You will help develop incident response and recovery plans, participate in exercises and provide clear advice to stakeholders on emerging threats and recommended mitigations. Where required, you may support audits and demonstrate compliance with relevant legislation, regulations and industry standards.
Applicants should have practical experience in OT, industrial cyber security, control systems engineering or a closely related discipline. Knowledge of commonly used OT protocols, network segmentation, firewalls, secure remote access, asset discovery and monitoring tools is essential. Familiarity with standards and frameworks such as IEC 62443, NIST Cybersecurity Framework, ISO 27001 or the NIS Regulations would be advantageous.
Strong analytical, communication and problem-solving skills are required, together with the ability to explain technical risks to both specialist and non-specialist audiences. A methodical approach, sound judgement and an understanding of safety-critical environments are important. Relevant professional qualifications in cyber security, networking, industrial automation or engineering are desirable, alongside a commitment to continuous learning and maintaining current knowledge of OT threats and defensive practices.
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