Senior Engineer - Cyber Security (Operational Technology / Industrial Control Systems)

We are now recruiting for a Senior Cybersecurity Engineer to be involved in delivering an industry leading, cutting-edge design project for a new type of nuclear power station., As a Senior Cybersecurity Engineer, you will develop, maintain, and justify the approach to cybersecurity assurance across C&I systems within the SMR. You'll work closely with multiple departments, particularly safety, to ensure that security and safety requirements are integrated throughout the system lifecycle. You will also provide technical oversight of activities within the C&I department to ensure systems are protected from cyber risks and incidents.

The role will cover the following aspects:

• Provide technical leadership on cybersecurity issues for OT systems across the C&I lifecycle.
• Develop and maintain security justifications within the C&I Safety and Security case using a claims-arguments-evidence approach.
• Support interactions with safety specialists and engineers to integrate safety and cybersecurity requirements.
• Engage with international standards bodies and national research groups for cybersecurity.
• Conduct threat and vulnerability assessments and support remediation activities.
• Review design specifications to ensure compliance with cybersecurity requirements and identify gaps against international standards and relevant good practice.
• Implement industrial cybersecurity standards and frameworks using a risk-based, proportionate approach.
• Support governance, policies, and procedures related to the security lifecycle.
• Ensure optimum cybersecurity solutions across procurement, production, operation, and maintenance phases.
• Contribute to training and cybersecurity culture awareness within C&I teams.

As we strive to find the best fit for this position, we are seeking individuals with a minimum level of experience, training, and qualification. But we'll let you in on a secret: there's no such thing as the 'perfect' candidate. If you feel you meet 75% of the requirements for this role, we would love to hear from you.

• Significant experience with standards such as BS EN 61513, IEC 62645, IEC 62859, and relevant good practice (e.g., SCSC-173).
• Working knowledge of software-based C&I systems, PLCs, and associated cybersecurity strategies.
• Experience producing substantiation using CAE or GSN techniques.
• Ability to present complex information clearly and work collaboratively across disciplines.
• Experience acting as an intelligent customer, specifying and reviewing third-party work.
• Degree in engineering and a relevant cybersecurity qualification (e.g., GICSP). Equivalent experience may be considered., * Obtaining Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance
• Satisfactory completion of a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check
• Satisfactory completion of a basic financial probity check

• We anticipate paying a salary between £51,600 - £67,725
• Bonus - Performance related target opportunity 12.5%
• Benefits Allowance - £2,200 per annum, enabling you to create a bespoke package
• Pension - 12% employer and 6% employee contributions.
• Holidays - 28 days holiday (+ public holidays) and the ability to buy or sell up to 4 days.
• Private Medical Insurance - BUPA single cover health care
• Life Assurance - 6x pensionable pay
• £250 - One-off payment for new starters for home office purchases

Why Join Us?

You'll be joining a forward-thinking organisation that values transparency, fairness, and innovation. We offer:

• A flexible, inclusive, and supportive working environment.
• Opportunities for career growth in a rapidly scaling business.
• A culture that values diversity, innovation, and continuous learning.

We are Rolls-Royce SMR and we're doing something that's never been done before. We're revolutionising an industry. That's a once-in-a-career opportunity for those excited by such a challenge. This is more than just a job; this is a legacy.