Network & Cybersecurity Engineer - Utilities

Hamilton Barnes Associates Limited; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading IT consultancy firm in Edinburgh seeks an experienced Network & Cybersecurity Engineer for a 6-month contract. Responsibilities include building automated pipelines, defining cybersecurity guidelines, and managing cyber-risks. The ideal candidate will have solid experience in secure software development, CI/CD tools, and understanding network security principles specific to utility sectors. Offering competitive pay up to £500 per day.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain automated build, test, and deployment pipelines using containerization and IaC tools.
• Define and enforce cybersecurity guidelines throughout Agile product development.
• Identify, assess, and track cyber-risk scenarios; develop mitigation strategies.
• Configure secure network topologies and controls tailored to utilities.
• Deploy and tune remote monitoring solutions for threat detection.

Job description

Are you an experienced Network & Cybersecurity Engineer looking for your next contract role? Join one of the world's leading IT services, consulting, and business solutions organization. Founded in 1968, the company consistently ranks among the top global IT service providers. With a presence in over 50 countries, the company has built a reputation for delivering high-quality technology services across industries including banking, healthcare, telecommunications, and retail. The leading consultancy firm has partnered with a well-known organisation that is at the forefront of electrification, decarbonisation, and energy efficiency. Operating in more than 100 countries, it delivers advanced technologies and solutions across power generation, grid modernisation, and renewable integration.

If you would like to learn more about this opportunity, feel free to reach out and apply today!

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

Requirements

• 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

Duration

• 6 months (View for Extension)

Salary

• Up to £500 per day (Inside IR35)