Lead OT Systems Engineer

Russell Taylor Group; Stafford; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technical services provider is seeking a Lead OT Systems Engineer in Stafford. This role involves leading a team on critical infrastructure projects, focusing on operational technology systems and ensuring secure, reliable solutions. Ideal candidates will have hands-on experience with Windows servers and virtualization platforms. Comprehensive benefits include flexible working and a modern office environment.

Benefits

28 days annual leave

Training and development

Flexible working

On-site parking

Pension scheme

Private healthcare

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar OT role.
• Hands-on with Windows Server configuration.
• Experience with virtualization platforms.

Responsibilities

• Join a team working on major energy and infrastructure projects.
• Focus on operational technology systems.
• Design and deliver secure, reliable solutions.

Skills

Experience within a similar role, ideally within OT or critical infrastructure

Hands-on experience with Windows Server (2016/2019/2022)

Virtualization platforms like VMWare and/or Hyper-V

Configuring network switches and firewalls

Awareness of cyber security standards such as IEC 62443

Writing design and test documentation

Job description

Vacancy Title: Lead OT Systems Engineer
Contract Type: Permanent
Location: Stafford
Industry: TECHNICAL & ENGINEERING IT & Software Development
Salary: Competitive & Disclosed upon phone call
Start Date: 2025-08-18
REF: J91984540
Contact Name: Lauren Price
Contact Email: [e-mail]
Vacancy Published: 2 months ago

Overview

Are you confident working with OT systems, Windows servers and virtualisation platforms?

Do you have a solid understanding of networks and cyber-secure infrastructure?

Are you ready for a role where you can lead technically, shape solutions and work on high-impact projects?

If that sounds like you, this could be a great next step!

What's in it for you

• 28 days annual leave
• Training and development
• Modern office
• Flexible working
• On-site parking
• Pension scheme
• Life Assurance (4x annual salary)
• Private healthcare
• Employee events
• Casual dress
• Lifestyle screening
• Salary sacrifice schemes
• Employee assistance mental well-being programme
• Employee discount at 100's of UK retailers

What you will be doing

• You'll be joining a small, experienced team working across major energy and infrastructure projects.
• Your focus will be on operational technology systems, bringing your knowledge of Windows servers, virtualisation and networks to design and deliver secure, reliable solutions.
• Working on early-stage design and hardware specification through to system configuration and testing.
• Designing system architectures and infrastructure.
• Building and configuring Windows server environments.
• Setting up and managing virtualisation (VMWare, Hyper-V).
• Configuring switches, firewalls, and networks.

Where you'll be working

Our client has been a leader in advanced system integration for decades, they work on ambitious and leading-edge projects for some of the UK's most critical environments. They were founded around 50 years ago and since then have been committed to develop and deliver career pathways.

What you need

• Experience within a similar role, ideally within OT or critical infrastructure
• Hands-on experience with Windows Server (2016/2019/2022), domain configuration and GPO
• Confident working with virtualisation platforms like VMWare and/or Hyper-V
• Experience configuring network switches and firewalls
• Awareness of cyber security standards such as IEC 62443
• Comfortable writing design and test documentation
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel when needed

We appreciate your CV may not be up to date. No problem, just apply and we'll deal with that later.

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