Automation Systems Security Engineer

Almac Group; Craigavon; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Almac Group in Craigavon is seeking an Automation Systems Security Engineer to provide cyber security support for all automation systems and future automation projects, ensuring conformity with IACS network design standards and Almac IS security requirements.

The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor’s Degree in automation/control systems or information technology (or have significant relevant experience), with expertise in network architecture and security best practices, and knowledge of

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in automation and control systems or IT, or significant relevant experience.
• Significant experience in information security.
• Expertise in network architecture.
• Knowledge of servers, routers, switches and related network protocols and concepts.

Skills

Information Security

Network Architecture

Security Best Practices

Servers & Networking

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Automation and Control Systems or Information Technology

Tools

Routers

Switches

Firewalls

Job description

Automation Systems Security Engineer

Location: Craigavon

Hours: 37.5 Hours Per Week

Business Unit: Central Services

Open To: Internal Candidates

Ref No: HRJOB11912

Salary: Competitive

The Opportunity

The Automation Systems Security Engineer will provide Cyber Security support for all Automation Systems and future automation projects to ensure systems are aligned with IACS network design standards and to ensure conformity of Almac IS security requirements and current industry standard practices.

What you need to be successful

• Bachelor's Degree (or equivalent) in Automation and control systems or Information Technology or a similar technical related field OR Significant relevant experience
• Significant experience of working in a similar Information Security role
• Expertise in network architecture.
• Understanding of security best practices
• Knowledge of servers and network infrastructure, including routers, switches, firewalls and associated network protocols and concepts

Further Information

For further information on essential and desirable criteria, please review the job description attached to the online job posting.

Closing Date

We will no longer be accepting applications after 5pm on Monday 5 October 2026.