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

ZipRecruiter; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading utility provider is looking for a Network & Cybersecurity Engineer in Edinburgh for an initial 6-month contract. The role involves building automated pipelines, enforcing cybersecurity protocols through Agile processes, and handling risk scenarios. Candidates should have strong experience in secure software development and tools like Docker and Kubernetes. This hybrid position requires working on-site two days a week.

Qualifications

• Strong grounding in secure software/product development and vulnerability analysis.
• Hands-on experience with CI/CD tools and Agile workflows.
• In-depth understanding of security principles in industrial or utility systems.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain automated deployment pipelines.
• Define cybersecurity guidelines for product development.
• Configure secure network topologies tailored to utilities.

Skills

Secure software/product development

Vulnerability analysis

CI/CD tools

Firewall and VPN principles

Remote monitoring solutions

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

SIEM

Job description

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 £500 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