Network & Cybersecurity Engineer - 6 months initially - Inside IR35 -

Hamilton Barnes; Scotland; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading utilities recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Network & Cybersecurity Engineer for a six-month hybrid contract in Edinburgh. Responsibilities include building automated deployment pipelines, enforcing cybersecurity guidelines, and securing network topologies. Candidates should have expertise in secure software development, CI/CD tools, and industrial security principles. Competitive day rate of up to GBP500, starting ASAP.

Qualifications

• Strong grounding in secure software/product development.
• Hands-on experience with CI/CD tools and containerization.
• In-depth understanding of Firewall, VPN, IDS/IPS principles.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain automated build, test, and deployment pipelines.
• Define and enforce cybersecurity guidelines.
• Identify, assess, and track cyber-risk scenarios.

Skills

Secure software/product development

Vulnerability analysis

CI/CD tools

Containerization

Agile workflows

Firewall principles

VPN principles

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

SIEM

Network-monitoring platforms

Job description

Network & Cybersecurity Engineer - 6 months initially - Inside IR35 - Hybrid in Edinburgh

Hamilton Barnes are seeking a seasoned Network & Cybersecurity Engineer to join our client's team on an initial six-month contract with one of the UK's leading utilities. In this hybrid role (two days per week on-site in Edinburgh)

Key Responsibilities:

• Build and maintain automated build, test, and deployment pipelines using containerization (Docker/Kubernetes) and IaC tools.
• Define and enforce cybersecurity guidelines throughout Agile product development, from design through release.
• Identify, assess, and track cyber-risk scenarios; develop mitigation strategies and maintain risk registers.
• Configure secure network topologies and controls tailored to utilities and power-system environments.
• Deploy and tune remote monitoring, logging, and alerting solutions for Real Time threat detection and performance insights.

What You Will Ideally Bring:

• Strong grounding in secure software/product development, vulnerability analysis, and mitigation techniques.
• Hands-on experience with CI/CD tools, containerization, and Agile workflows.
• In-depth understanding of Firewall, VPN, IDS/IPS, and segmentation principles in industrial or utility systems.
• Familiarity with power-system applications and the unique security challenges of electric-utility infrastructure.
• Experience with SIEM, network-monitoring platforms, and remote diagnostics solutions.

Contract Details:

• Duration: 6 months (View for Extension)
• Day Rate: Up to GBP500 per day (Inside IR35)
• Location: Hybrid 2x a week in Edinburgh
• Start Date: ASAP

Network & Cybersecurity Engineer - 6 months initially - Inside IR35 - Hybrid in Edinburgh