OT Cyber Security Engineer
Ot Cyber Security Engineerviqu It Recruitment
Southampton, United Kingdom
2 days ago
Role details
Contract type
Permanent contract Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours) Working hours
Regular working hours Languages
English Compensation
£ 12KJob location
Southampton, United Kingdom
Tech stack
Configuration Management
Computer Security
Health Information Management
Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA)
Network Security
Modbus
Network Diagrams
Information Technology
Software Version Control
Software Library
Job description
- Support configuration control, malware checks, backups, and digital forensic investigations for OT/PCS systems
- Maintain accurate asset inventories, risk registers, and network diagrams
- Identify, assess, and manage cyber risks to OT assets
- Administer and maintain CBSIS documentation, including risk assessments and operating procedures
- Participate in cyber incident response activities and deliver security awareness training
- Work with system engineers to implement and enforce security requirements
- Ensure compliance with IEC 62443, NIST CSF, and EDF standards
- Support software library management, version control, and configuration tracking
- Promote knowledge sharing and capability development within the OT cyber team
Requirements
- Degree or HND in Computer Science, Cyber Security, or related discipline
- Hands-on experience with ICS, SCADA, PLCs, HMIs, and industrial protocols such as Modbus, OPC, or HART
- Strong understanding of network security principles, DMZ architecture, and secure configurations
- Familiarity with both modern and legacy industrial computing systems
- Experience with cyber governance, documentation, and compliance frameworks
- Excellent attention to detail, documentation, and communication skills
- Ability to build strong relationships across technical and operational teams
- Full UK driving licence and residence within 60 minutes of Heysham
- Eligible for SC clearance
About the company
VIQU have partnered with a leading organisation in the industrial technology and energy sector to hire an OT Cyber Security Engineer. This role focuses on safeguarding Operational Technology (OT) and Plant Computing Systems (PCS) through robust cyber security practices, compliance management, and continuous improvement. You'll work onsite within a highly regulated environment, supporting system security, risk management, and operational resilience across critical infrastructure., At VIQU IT, we're focused on bringing a knowledgeable and honest approach to IT recruitment, devoting ourselves to improving quality of life for our candidates through excellent IT job opportunities, our clients with high-quality customer service, and our team through continual support and training.
As an IT recruitment agency based in Birmingham and Southampton, our recruitment team works with everyone from global conglomerates to innovative SMEs across the UK and beyond, meaning whether you are a seasoned IT contractor or you are in search of your next permanent job, we will be able to support you through the job process.
VIQU IT's Specialisms
Our wide array of clients and key accounts in the public and private sector, means that we work across the IT spectrum.