Cyber Security Functional Lead

PX Group; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Eye test allowance

Online discount benefits site

Long Service Awards

Elite Awards

Employee assistance programme

Flexible benefits package

Onsite parking

Job summary

PX Group is recruiting a Cyber Security Functional Lead in Stockton-on-Tees. The role provides leadership to CI & Cyber Principal Engineering Authority and Responsible Systems and Cyber Security Engineers on site, with training, coaching and biannual development reviews.

You will implement security strategies, ensure compliance with NIS, IEC 62443 and ISO 27001, and lead cyber assessments. The role reports to Technical Engineering with onsite responsibilities and a focus on safe, reliable plant

Qualifications

• HNC or equivalent in engineering discipline
• Broad experience across industrial and control systems
• Experience with regulatory standards compliance
• Knowledge of cyber KPIs is advantageous

Responsibilities

• Implement engineering systems and cyber security strategies across the group
• Provide tactical advice on cyber security for control systems and engineering operations
• Ensure compliance with NIS, IEC 62443, ISO 27001 and related standards
• Support the NIS Responsible Officer and act as Deputy when required
• Lead CAF submissions to UK regulators for Critical National Infrastructure
• Report cyber KPI performance to asset owners and px board
• Provide cyber security guidance for risk assessments and improvements
• Support site teams with technical cyber security systems for equipment upgrades

Skills

Cyber security

Industrial systems

Regulatory compliance

KPI management

Education

HNC in Engineering

Job description

Cyber Security Functional Lead

Application Deadline: 26 October 2026

Department: Technical Engineering

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Stockton on Tees

Description

Our Business px PEOPLE, their commitment to excellence, innovation and teamwork, are the reason for px Group’s continuing growth and success story. We aim to be the elite provider of operations management, engineering services and energy management solutions in high hazard, highly regulated industries nationally and as we grow, across Europe and globally. For more information visit www.pxlimited.com

Our Head Office is based in Stockton-on-Tees and is home to our administrative support teams, engineering & maintenance support team & energy services teams. The Offices are located on the river Tees with close access to walks, shops and restaurants.

The Opportunity We are now recruiting for a Cyber Security Functional Lead.

The Cyber Security & Systems Engineer responsibilities include the provision of technical and professional leadership to the CI & Cyber Principal Engineering Authority and the Responsible Systems and Cyber Security Engineers on the operational sites.

You’ll be supported with personalized on the job training, coaching, mentoring and twice-yearly development and performance reviews to help maintain & develop your contributions and competence.

Key Responsibilities

• Implement strategies for engineering systems and cyber security within the group
• Provide tactical advice to the group engineers pertaining to cyber security, management of control systems and engineering systems management.
• Be conversant with, and ensure compliance to, relevant legislation, standards, Company policies, Procedures and instructions.
• Ensure NIS Regulations /IEC 62443 / ISO 27001 compliance.
• Support the NIS Responsible Officer (NRO) in his duties.
• Act as the Deputy NIS Responsible Person (DNRO) as and when required
• Lead the annual Cyber Assessment Frameworks (CAF) submissions to the UK regulatory authorities for Critical National Infrastructure.
• Regular reporting of cyber key performance indicators(KPI’s) to asset owners and the px corporate board.
• Contribute to Cyber Security Risk Assessments providing advice and guidance for implementation of findings and recommended actions
• Provide asset operations personnel with specific technical support, in coordination with Site support team, ensuring continual and cost-effective improvement of process equipment.
• Propose and justify technical and regulatory compliant modifications to the assets to sustain and improve safety/efficiency/reliability of equipment.
• Providing systems cyber security engineering support for modifications made through Management of Change (MoC) process including risk assessment, design, execution and close out.

Minimum Requirements

• Have a HNC or equivalent in a relevant Engineering discipline.
• Have broad experience across industrial systems, communication systems and security e.g SCADA, PLC, DCS etc.
• Have experience with the management of ageing and obsolescent equipment
• Have experience with regulatory compliance and adherence to standards
• Be able to develop and manage suitable cyber KPIs/PSPIs
• Have knowledge of HASAWA, IEC62443, HSE OG-0086, PUWER, NIS, COMAH

What you will receive from us

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Contribution towards eye test and glasses
• Online company discount benefits site including cinema tickets and gym membership discount
• Long Service Awards
• Employee recognition scheme – ELITE Awards
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Flexible Benefits Package
• Onsite parking

We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

Please note this role may close early or be extended depending on the volume of applications.