OT Security Architect

Computer Futures; Tyseley; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A major UK organization in logistics is seeking an experienced OT Cyber Architect & Compliance Auditor for a contract role in the Midlands. This position involves conducting compliance audits and designing secure OT architectures to enhance security across large-scale environments. Ideal candidates will possess a strong background in OT/ICS security, particularly in automation and warehouse settings, and have hands-on experience with IEC 62443 standards. The contract lasts 6-12 months, with a hybrid work model and competitive outside IR35 pay.

Qualifications

• Strong OT/ICS/SCADA security background, ideally within automation or industrial environments.
• Hands-on IEC 62443 experience (auditing, assessing, remediation).
• Experience in sortation, warehouse automation, logistics, or distribution OT environments.

Responsibilities

• Conduct OT/SCADA cybersecurity compliance audits & gap assessments.
• Design secure OT network architectures and remediation strategies.
• Work closely with engineering, operations, PMO, and senior stakeholders.

Skills

OT/ICS/SCADA security background

IEC 62443 experience

Experience with sortation and warehouse automation

Excellent documentation skills

Clear communicator

Job description

OT Cyber Architect & Compliance Auditor (Contract - Hybrid Midlands)

📍 Midlands (Hybrid)
⏳ 6-12 months (extension likely)
💰 £(Apply online only) (outside IR35)
🗓 Start: 16th February - 2nd March

A major UK organisation in the logistics sector is seeking an experienced Cyber OT / IC‑S Architect to lead internal OT compliance, auditing, and remediation across large‑scale sortation environments. This role is critical in uplifting OT security, driving IEC 62443 alignment, and delivering pragmatic, low‑disruption improvements using existing tooling and controls.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Conduct OT/SCADA cybersecurity compliance audits & gap assessments (IEC 62443, NIS)
• Design secure OT network architectures and remediation strategies
• Assess, challenge, and uplift third‑party controls – moving assurance in‑house
• Produce SoWs, remediation plans, architecture summaries, and audit documentation
• Work closely with engineering, operations, PMO, and senior stakeholders
• Support delivery progress, reporting, and final handover

What You’ll Need

• Strong OT/ICS/SCADA security background, ideally within automation or industrial environments
• Hands‑on IEC 62443 experience (auditing, assessing, remediation)
• Experience in sortation, warehouse automation, logistics, or distribution OT environments (Parcel sortation or material‑handling automation strongly preferred)
• Working knowledge of SCADA/PLC environments (hands‑on not essential but beneficial)
• Experience securing OT networks: zoning, segmentation, secure configuration
• Excellent documentation skills – SoWs, audit reports, remediation outputs, architecture packs
• Ability to design improvements using existing tooling, not major product spend
• Experience assessing and strengthening third‑party OT controls
• Clear communicator across engineering, operations, PMO, and senior leadership

Priority Candidate Profile

Candidates with sortation, warehouse automation, conveyor systems, AMR/AGV, or high‑throughput material‑handling experience will be prioritised.