OT Cyber Security Engineer

Rubicon Consulting; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A talent management consultancy is seeking an OT Cyber Security Engineer for a 12-month hybrid contract located in the Midlands. The role involves supporting cybersecurity projects, maintaining compliance with regulations, and providing hands-on support in operational technology environments. Candidates should have experience in control systems or similar roles, with hands-on cybersecurity implementation experience. Excellent communication skills are required for client interactions. The position also involves collaboration with internal teams and stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Experience in control systems engineering or similar role.
• Hands-on experience with cybersecurity in OT environments.
• Knowledge of IEC 62443 regulations.

Responsibilities

• Support the Digital Products and Solutions team.
• Assist in delivery of cybersecurity projects.
• Develop and maintain technical partnerships.

Skills

Control systems engineering

Cybersecurity implementation

Attention to detail

Technical documentation

Interpersonal communication

Education

GICSP or similar certification

Tools

VMware

Job description

Rubicon Consulting is currently recruiting for an OT Cyber Security Engineer on a 12 month contract based in Midlands (Hybrid).

Role Summary

Report to the Lead Execution Manager for Industrial Cyber Security.

Hands‑on support the Digital Products and Solutions team in achieving goals and setting cyber security strategy.

Assist in the delivery of cybersecurity projects by validating existing technical documentation.

Hands‑on work in OT environments, including configuring networks, remote access solutions, and virtualization platforms.

Provide customer cyber support and act as a point of contact for execution projects.

Answer technical questions from Product Lines, including troubleshooting and solution listing.

Write and perform training sessions for internal teams and customers.

Support key business stakeholders in adopting new technologies.

Develop and maintain technical partnerships with internal and external stakeholders or suppliers.

Liaise with the internal ICSC (Industrial Cyber Security) group on compliance and best practices.

Support Cyber execution training and troubleshooting for Product Competence Centers.

Maintain the cyber security lab in Warwick with monthly visits.

Travel to customer sites globally (approx. 10% of the time).

Requirements

• Experience as a control systems engineer or similar role, with knowledge of industrial applications in energy or oil & gas.
• Hands‑on experience with cybersecurity implementation in OT environments.
• Familiarity with industrial cyber regulations, especially IEC 62443.
• Strong attention to detail and high‑quality deliverables.
• Knowledge of remote connection solutions used in industry.
• Proven ability to write and manage technical documentation.
• Preferred certifications: GICSP or similar.
• Experience with virtualization platforms (e.g., VMware).
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills for client‑facing interactions.

Our Company

Rubicon Consulting is a Talent management consultancy which helps you to optimise business performance and competitive advantage by choosing the right people first time!