OT Cyber Security Engineer

Gold Group Limited; England; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading IT services company in Hampshire is seeking an OT Cyber Security Engineer to develop and implement cybersecurity strategies in a hybrid working model. Candidates should have over 3 years of experience in IT/OT cybersecurity, with knowledge of IEC 62443 and excellent problem-solving skills. The role involves assessing risks and deploying OT security solutions, including design and implementation tasks. Competitive benefits are offered, including holidays and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

25 days holiday + BH

Share scheme

Pension

Private medical insurance

Professional development opportunities

Comprehensive wellbeing support

Comprehensive wellbeing support

Qualifications

• 3+ years of hands-on experience in IT/OT cybersecurity.
• Experience deploying OT security solutions.
• Ability to conduct OT risk assessments.

Responsibilities

• Develop OT cybersecurity strategies and roadmaps.
• Conduct OT risk assessments and vulnerability analysis.
• Design and deploy OT cybersecurity solutions.
• Support SOC operations and evaluate emerging technologies.

Skills

IT/OT cybersecurity experience

Knowledge of IEC 62443

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Team player

UK driving licence

Communication skills

UK driving licence and willingness to travel

Education

IT/OT cybersecurity qualifications (e.g., CompTIA Security+, CISSP)

Tools

IDS

Fortinet

Nozomi Networks

Job description

OT Cyber Security Engineer

Sector: IT & Telecoms Type: Permanent

Contact: Gautam Raval Job Published: 1 day ago

Location: Hampshire Working Model: Hybrid (x3 days in office, x2 days WFH) Salary: £50k-£60k + Benefits

My client based in the Hampshire area is an innovative IT services and solutions company who are looking to recruit an OT Cyber Security Engineer.

As an OT Cyber Security Engineer you will be working in a hybrid model of 3 days in the office and 2 days WFH.

You will be joining an existing team of 8 and will be working within a consultancy / project delivery model.

Your role will be to ensure the safety, reliability, and availability of critical operational systems. This involves developing robust security measures, managing OT security incidents, conducting regular risk assessments, and ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and industry standards.

Responsibilities

• Act as a trusted advisor to clients, developing OT cybersecurity strategies and roadmaps.
• Translate compliance security outcomes into secure IC solutions aligned with industry best practices such as IEC 62443.
• Conduct OT risk assessments and vulnerability analysis, leading remediation projects to close security gaps.
• Provide guidance on how clients can turn enterprise requirements into secure IC designs.
• Assist presales activities, including solution design, proposal development, and client presentations.
• Design and deploy OT cybersecurity solutions and tools (IDS, secure remote access, endpoint security, and vulnerability management) using platforms such as Nozomi Networks, Fortinet etc.
• Implement IEC 62443-aligned zones and conduits for network segmentation and risk reduction.
• Support SOC operations.
• Evaluate emerging OT security technologies and recommend improvements for resilience.
• Ensuring own and teams adherence for Quality (ISO 9001), InfoSec (ISO 27001) and ESG (ISO 14001).

Key Skills

• 3+ years of hands‑on experience working in an IT/OT cybersecurity role.
• Experience within an OT environment deploying OT security solutions.
• Design and implementation of solutions such as IDS, secure remote access (SRA), network segmentation, endpoint security, monitoring, and vulnerability management.
• Familiarity with IEC 62443, NIS Directive, HSE OG-0086, and regulated industry compliance.
• Ability to conduct OT risk assessments and site audits.
• Excellent problem‑solving skills and ability to explain complex technical concepts to non‑technical stakeholders.
• Team player with excellent communication skills.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel.

Desirable Skills

• Experience with PLC, SCADA, and DCS systems, as well as common industrial protocols.
• Experience with normal OT project lifecycle and documentation.
• IT/OT cybersecurity qualifications such as CompTIA Security+, SANS GICSP, CISSP, or equivalent.

Benefits

25 days holiday + BH, share scheme, pension, private medical insurance, hybrid working, enhanced family policies, professional development opportunities, and comprehensive wellbeing support.

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