Manufacturing OT/ICS Cyber Security Engineer

Laing O'Rourke; Dartford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Laing O'Rourke is seeking a Cyber Security Manufacturing Technology Engineer to protect OT/ICS across manufacturing environments. You will design and maintain practical cyber security controls, aligning with production needs, safety and quality, while reducing risk and protecting intellectual property.

Working at the intersection of manufacturing operations, engineering and cyber security, you will embed security into design and operations, translating complex risk into clear actions for diverse

Qualifications

• Proven experience developing and implementing cyber security controls and governance in a manufacturing environment.
• Deep understanding of industrial protocols, network segmentation and vulnerability management for manufacturing equipment.
• Ability to translate technical and compliance topics into clear, business-relevant language for a range of stakeholders.
• Sound analytical and problem-solving skills, with a practical and risk-based approach to decision-making.
• Ability to work independently, remain accountable for outcomes and contribute effectively with multidisciplinary colleagues.
• A clear commitment to quality and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement and continually improve cyber security controls for operational technology and manufacturing environments.
• Collaborate across IT, manufacturing and engineering teams to deliver reliable solutions aligned with architecture and cyber security standards.
• Assess vulnerabilities in manufacturing systems and equipment, then guide practical remediation or compensating controls that minimise operational disruption.
• Integrate cyber security requirements into new production lines, industrial equipment and manufacturing systems from the outset.
• Investigate cyber incidents affecting manufacturing and develop recovery approaches that reduce production downtime and strengthen future resilience.
• Work with Cyber Security Governance, Risk and Compliance colleagues to improve security across manufacturing suppliers and third-party vendors.
• Support alignment with relevant frameworks and standards, including IEC 62443, ISO/IEC 27001 and the NIST Cybersecurity Framework.

Skills

Manufacturing cyber security

Industrial protocols

Vulnerability management

Risk-based decision making

Independent working

Quality and continuous improvement

Job description

Laing O'Rourke is seeking a Cyber Security Manufacturing Technology Engineer to protect OT/ICS across manufacturing environments. You will design and maintain practical cyber security controls, aligning with production needs, safety and quality, while reducing risk and protecting intellectual property.

Working at the intersection of manufacturing operations, engineering and cyber security, you will embed security into design and operations, translating complex risk into clear actions for diverse