OT Cyber Security Specialist – Incident Response & Defense

YTL UK Group; Bath; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Combined pension contribution up to 20%

Career progression opportunities

Healthcare package

Life assurance

Paid volunteering day

Referral fee for successful candidates

Discounts from retailers

Job summary

A major utility company in Bath is seeking a Cyber Security Operational Technology Specialist to perform essential activities to defend its systems, particularly Wessex Water's Operational Technology environment. This hybrid role involves developing secure standards, incident response, and promoting security awareness across the organization. Ideal candidates will have strong analytical skills, experience with cyber security tools, and relevant certifications. Benefits include a comprehensive pension plan, 25 days holiday, and career development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in analysing events and incidents.
• Ability to collaborate with teams at different technical levels.
• Enthusiastic about promoting security awareness.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain secure standards for OT.
• Conduct cyber security incident response.
• Support operational planning and compliance.

Skills

Ability to adapt in fast-changing environments

Experience with EDRs, NDRs, SIEM

Understanding of security concepts

Communication skills

Knowledge of security protocols

Risk management skills

Education

ISA/IEC 62443 Cybersecurity Fundamentals Specialist

Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)

CompTIA Security +

GICSP

Tools

Cyber security tooling

Microsoft Windows

Unix

Linux

Job description

A major utility company in Bath is seeking a Cyber Security Operational Technology Specialist to perform essential activities to defend its systems, particularly Wessex Water's Operational Technology environment. This hybrid role involves developing secure standards, incident response, and promoting security awareness across the organization. Ideal candidates will have strong analytical skills, experience with cyber security tools, and relevant certifications. Benefits include a comprehensive pension plan, 25 days holiday, and career development opportunities.