Cyber Security Consultant

NES Fircroft; West Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering staffing provider in the UK is seeking an OT Cyber Consultant/Engineer for a contract position. Responsibilities include supporting cybersecurity projects, providing hands-on assistance in configuring networks, and acting as a point of contact for cybersecurity queries. The ideal candidate will have experience in industrial applications and cybersecurity implementation in OT environments. This position offers hybrid working options and the opportunity to collaborate with key business stakeholders.

Benefits

Market-leading benefits packages

Assistance with visas and work permits

Accommodation support

Qualifications

• Experience as a control systems engineer or similar role.
• Hands-on experience with cybersecurity in OT environments.
• Strong attention to detail with high-quality deliverables.

Responsibilities

• Support the Digital Products and Solutions team.
• Assist in delivering cybersecurity projects.
• Provide customer cyber support for execution projects.

Skills

Control systems engineering

Cybersecurity implementation in OT environments

Knowledge of industrial cyber regulations (IEC 62443)

Attention to detail

Knowledge of remote connection solutions

Technical documentation management

Communication skills

Experience with virtualization platforms (e.g., VMware)

Training and presentation skills

Job description

OT Cyber Consultant/Engineer

Contract position - initial 12 month contract, Hybrid working (office in Leamington Spa)

Main Responsibilities

• Report to the Lead Execution Manager for Industrial Cyber Security.
• Hands‑on support the Digital Products and Solutions team in achieving goals and setting cyber security strategy.
• Assist in the delivery of cybersecurity projects by validating existing technical documentation.
• Hands‑on work in OT environments, including configuring networks, remote access solutions, and virtualization platforms.
• Provide customer cyber support and act as a point of contact for execution projects.
• Answer technical questions from Product Lines, including troubleshooting and solution listing.
• Write and perform training sessions for internal teams and customers.
• Support key business stakeholders in adopting new technologies.
• Develop and maintain technical partnerships with internal and external stakeholders or suppliers.
• Liaise with the internal IC S (Industrial Cyber Security) group on compliance and best practices.
• Support Cyber execution training and troubleshooting for Product Competence Centers.
• Maintain the cyber security lab in Warwick with monthly visits.
• Travel to customer sites globally (approx. 10% of the time).

Typical Day Overview

A typical day may involve answering technical queries from product lines, configuring network components, listing and documenting cybersecurity solutions, and preparing or delivering training sessions. You’ll also collaborate with stakeholders, review technical documentation, and support ongoing cyber execution projects.

Relevant Skills and Experience

• Experience as a control systems engineer or similar role, with knowledge of industrial applications in energy or oil & gas.
• Hands‑on experience with cybersecurity implementation in OT environments.
• Familiarity with industrial cyber regulations, especially IEC 62443.
• Strong attention to detail and high‑quality deliverables.
• Knowledge of remote connection solutions used in industry.
• Proven ability to write and manage technical documentation.
• Preferred certifications: GICSP or similar.
• Experience with virtualization platforms (e.g., VMware).
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills for client‑facing interactions.

With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market‑leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.