ICS / OT Cyber Security Engineer
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Job description
We are looking for an ICS OT Cyber Security Engineer to support the design, implementation, validation, and testing of network and security infrastructure across major UK and global critical infrastructure, marine, and naval projects. The role focuses on protecting industrial and offshore systems from current and emerging cyber threats, with responsibilities spanning industrial security standards (including ISA/IEC 62443, NIST, Marine E27, and NCSC CAF) and hands-on network and security engineering activities such as configuring and hardening switches and firewalls., * Design, build, and integrate industrial network and security systems in line with defined system architectures and network IP schedules.
- Maintain accurate asset inventory and configuration records as part of system design, implementation, and cybersecurity assurance reviews.
- Implement project-specific system and security architecture models tailored to individual customer and operational requirements.
- Configure, harden, and secure complex industrial network environments, including implementing redundancy and high-availability solutions to minimise downtime of critical systems.
- Support compliance with relevant industrial cybersecurity standards and frameworks, including ISA/IEC 62443, NIST, Marine E27, and NCSC CAF.
- Monitor and stay current with emerging cyber threats, vulnerabilities, and best practices to continuously improve the organisation's OT security posture.
- Provide cybersecurity guidance, risk-based advice, and technical support to engineering, project, and delivery teams throughout the project lifecycle.
- Actively engage in continuous professional development, including working towards ISA/IEC 62443 accreditation.
Requirements
Do you have experience in Network infrastructure?, * Degree-level qualification in Cyber Security, Computer Science, Telecommunications Engineering, or a related discipline, OR equivalent practical experience.
- Hands-on experience within network environments, such as firewalls and switch configuration.
- Familiarity with cybersecurity and network engineering standards, including network segmentation, firewalling, and system hardening best practices.
- Experience with antivirus, encryption, and endpoint security tools.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
- Genuine interest in network infrastructure, operating systems, and systems engineering.
Nice-to-have requirements:
- Experience working with multiple customers across different initiatives.
- Solid prioritization skills and ability to manage competing tasks effectively.
- Collaborative team player who can influence and work effectively with others.
- Exposure to industrial cybersecurity standards such as ISA/IEC 62443, NIST, Marine E27, or NCSC CAF.
Benefits & conditions
- Challenging and exciting projects within marine naval, offshore and industrial applications.
- A work environment where we understand that not everyone has the same expectations about their jobs, careers and work-life balance and we are happy to discuss flexibility requirements.
- Attractive compensation with an annual bonus scheme and company car scheme.
- Flexible benefits so you can build a package that fits your personal needs. Some core benefits are: Employer pension contribution (not subject to individual contribution), Income protection, Private Health Insurance and Life Assurance.
- 34 Days vacation (including bank holidays)
