OT Cyber Engineer - Leeds

Morson Talent; Leeds; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm in Leeds is seeking an OT Cyber Security Engineer. This hands-on position involves working directly with critical national infrastructure and ensuring security across OT networks. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background and a desire to grow in the OT Cyber field. Training, certifications, and opportunities for career development are provided.

Benefits

Training and certifications (IEC 62443, GICSP)

Opportunity to work on critical national infrastructure

Support for career growth in OT Cyber

Qualifications

• Strong technical foundation - cyber or networking background.
• Curious and adaptable engineers who want to grow into OT Cyber.
• Able to apply skills across different technologies.

Responsibilities

• Working on OT networks and control systems (ICS/SCADA).
• Supporting integration of projects into the OT Security Operations Centre.
• Ensuring security by design across OT environments.
• Managing vulnerabilities, risks, and incident response.
• Assessing risks from new technologies like robotics and drones.

Skills

Technical foundation in cyber or networking

Experience in industrial technology/automation

Analytical and problem-solving skills

Job description

OT Cyber Security Engineer Leeds on site 3 days a week (minimum)

Are you an aspiring OT Cyber Security professional looking for that first dedicated opportunity? I m working with a client who is ready to heavily invest in your development offering. It s a hands-on engineering position working directly with major power systems that keep energy flowing across the globe.

You ll be front-line on projects, embedded in networks, and ensuring security by design in critical national infrastructure. From managing logs and change control to assessing risks of emerging technologies like drones and robotics, this role gives you the scope to apply your skills where it really matters.

What you ll be doing:

• Working directly on OT networks and control systems (ICS/SCADA).
• Supporting integration of projects into the OT Security Operations Centre.
• Ensuring security by design across OT environments.
• Managing vulnerabilities, risks, and incident response processes.
• Assessing risks from new technologies such as robotics and drones.
• Collaborating with engineers, IT, and operational teams across the business.

What we re looking for:

• A strong technical foundation - cyber or networking background or experience in industrial technology/automation environments.
• Curious, adaptable engineers who want to grow into OT Cyber.
• Analytical, problem-solving mindset - able to apply skills across different technologies.

Why this role?

• You ll be developing your OT Cyber career from the ground up with support, training, and certifications (IEC 62443, GICSP)
• Be part of a team securing the UK s critical national infrastructure.
• Play your part in building a safer, more sustainable energy future.

Clearance: Must be eligible for SC clearance