OT Cyber Security Engineer

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

Job summary

A leading IT services provider in Hampshire is seeking an OT Cyber Security Engineer to ensure the safety, reliability, and availability of critical operational systems. Join a dynamic team working in a hybrid environment with opportunities for professional development. The role includes developing security measures, conducting risk assessments, and deploying OT cybersecurity solutions. Candidates should have 3+ years of IT/OT cybersecurity experience and excellent communication skills. Benefits include 25 days holiday, pension, and private medical insurance.

Benefits

25 days holiday + BH

Share scheme

Pension

Private medical insurance

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• 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 like IDS, secure remote access, and endpoint security.

Responsibilities

• Act as a trusted advisor to clients on OT cybersecurity strategies.
• Conduct OT risk assessments and vulnerability analysis.
• Support SOC operations.

Skills

IT/OT cybersecurity experience

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Team player

Tools

Nozomi Networks

Fortinet

Job description

OT Cyber Security Engineer
Hampshire
Hybrid Working
50k- 60k + Benefits

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

As a OT Cyber Security Engineer who will be working in a hybrid model of x3 days in the office and x2 days WFH.

As a OT Cyber Security Engineer you will be joining an existing team of 8 and will be working within a consultancy / project delivery model.

As a OT Cyber Security Engineer 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.

OT Cyber Security Engineer Responsibilities:

• Act as a trusted advisor to clients, developing OT cybersecurity strategies and roadmaps.
• Translate compliance security outcomes into secure *ICS* 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 *ICS* 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).

OT Cyber Security Engineer 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.

OT Cyber Security Engineer 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.

OT Cyber Security Engineer Benefits:

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