OT Security Engineer

Sword Group; Scotland; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology solutions provider in the UK is seeking a Cyber Security Consultant to support clients with their Operational Technology security needs. This role requires strong analytical skills and knowledge of industry standards while working on various cyber security audits and control implementations. Successful candidates will benefit from a personalized career development plan, flexible working environment, and a comprehensive benefits package. Join a team that values diversity and inclusion while helping clients achieve their security goals.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Personalised career development

Flexible working arrangements

Comprehensive benefits package

Qualifications

• Relevant degree or experience in a related field.
• Experience with existing security tools and technologies.
• Basic knowledge of process control systems and components.

Responsibilities

• Conduct cyber security audits and risk assessments.
• Create and interpret OT network topology diagrams.
• Implement defined cyber security controls on customer systems.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Good analytical skills

Knowledge of Industry security standards

Knowledge of security 'Best Practices'

Technical documentation preparation

Education

Relevant degree or any relevant experience

Tools

MCSE/MCSA/CCNA knowledge

Experience with security tools and technologies

Knowledge of Operating Systems

Knowledge of networking

Job description

Sword is a leading provider of business technology solutions within the Energy, Public and Finance Sectors, driving transformational change within our clients. We use proven technology, specialist teams and domain expertise to build solid technical foundations across platforms, data, and business applications. We have a passion for using technology to solve business problems, working in partnership with our clients to help in achieving their goals.

The Sword IACS Consulting Security team provide consultancy services to help our customers understand the existing security posture of their Operational Technology (OT) environment, identifying where potential gaps or vulnerabilities exist while introducing appropriate security improvements and ways of working.

Description of Duties

• The candidate should have excellent communication skills, both written and oral, and the ability to interact effectively with fellow team members and our customers
• Customer interaction can be from executive level down to highly technical analysts working in structured and unstructured situations

• Participation in control system cyber security audits and risk assessments
• Inventory gathering on offshore and onshore industrial locations
• Creation and interpretation of OT network topology diagrams and data flows
• Creation and installation of baseline cyber security controls
• Creation of relevant customer focused processes and procedures based on industry standards (e.g., IEC62443, OG86 etc.)
• Implementation of defined cyber security controls on customer systems
• Deployment of cyber security technologies, standards, processes and procedures.

Requirements

Basic Qualifications \ Requirements \ Skills:

• Relevant degree or any relevant experience
• Basic Offshore Safety Induction and Emergency Training (BOSIET) desirable but not mandatory
• MCSE/MCSA/CCNA or any equivalent knowledge in these areas
• Working knowledge of basic process control systems and components
• Good analytical skills
• Knowledge of Industry security standards
• Knowledge of security 'Best Practices'
• Technical documentation preparation and review
• Experience with existing security tools and technologies
• Knowledge of Operating Systems
• Knowledge of networking
• Deployment of anti-malware technologies
• Knowledge of industrial site safety practices

Benefits

At Sword, our core values and culture are based on caring about our people, investing in training and career development, and building inclusive teams where we are all encouraged to contribute to achieve success.

We offer comprehensive benefits designed to support your professional development and enhance your overall quality of life. In addition to a Competitive Salary, here's what you can expect as part of our benefits package:

Personalised Career Development: We create a development plan customised to your goals and aspirations, with a range of learning and development opportunities within a culture that encourages growth.

Flexible working: Flexible work arrangements to support your work-life balance. We can't promise to always be able to meet every request, however, are keen to discuss your individual preferences to make it work where we can.

A Fantastic Benefits Package: This includes generous annual leave allowance, enhanced family friendly benefits, pension scheme, access to private health, well-being, and insurance schemes.

At Sword we are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace and are proud to be an equal opportunities employer, ensuring that all applicants receive fair and equal consideration for employment, regardless of whether they meet every requirement. If you don't tick all the boxes but feel you have some of the relevant skills and experience we're looking for, please do consider applying and highlight your transferable skills and experience. We embrace diversity in all its forms, valuing individuals regardless of age, disability, gender identity or reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity status, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. Your perspective and potential are important to us.

If we can do anything to help make the hiring process more accessible, please let our talent acquisition team know when you apply so we can support any adjustments.