Principal Network & Cyber Security Engineer

NES Fircroft; Aberdeen City; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering staffing provider in the UK is seeking a Principal Network & Cyber Security Engineer for a 12-month contract. This hybrid position requires expertise in network design, cybersecurity practices, and experience with automation and control systems. Candidates must be eligible to work in the UK and capable of passing security checks. The role involves risk assessments, vulnerability analysis, and designing secure architectures across various projects in the energy sector.

Benefits

Comprehensive support including visas and accommodation

Qualifications

• Experience in Control System Network Design Engineering.
• Understanding of IEC62443 & IEC 27001/2 standards.
• Thorough knowledge of engineering practices, standards, & procedures.

Responsibilities

• Provide expertise in Network Design, implementation, & testing.
• Conduct Cyber Security Risk Assessments & provide mitigation guidance.
• Stay updated with security trends & threats.

Skills

Network Design

Cybersecurity expertise

Problem-solving skills

Education

BSc Degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Rockwell & Schneider PLC / SCADA systems

Job description

Principle Network & Cyber Security Engineer – 12 Months Contract

Hybrid 2 days Tuesday & Wednesday other 3 remote

OUTSIDE OF IR35

In order of preference for Location – Aberdeen, Staines, Glasgow or Reading

Applicants must be able to pass HMG Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) check.

Principal Network & Cyber Security Engineer with experience in Automation & Control Network design & implementation to join my client's Systems Integration team.

As a Principal Network & Cyber Security Engineer, you will assist in providing cyber security, networking, secure architectures, solutions, vulnerability & risk assessments, technologies & procedures to support projects & clients. Your role involves discovering vulnerabilities & risks in networks, software systems & data centers through ongoing vulnerability scans, monitoring network data, & ensuring hardware & software applications are up to date.

Our Systems Integration (SI) team works with high-profile clients across the energy sector, delivering bespoke automation & control solutions that enable safer & more efficient operations.

Within SI, my client is architecting clients' digital ecosystems to be inherently safe, cyber-secure & operable, integrating client source systems across IT & Operational Technology (OT) environments, securely pushing OT data into IT systems for transformation.

They design & integrate operational technology to meet business, production, & operational goals.

Principal Network & Cyber Security Engineer responsibilities

• Provide expertise in Network Design, implementation, & testing for networks supporting Automation & Control Systems Solutions
• Identify / define the network requirements for Automation & Controls solutions
• Develop Detailed Network Architecture
• Create Network Dataflow Diagrams
• Produce Cybersecurity requirement specifications
• Develop Network Schedules (IP addresses, Data communication, server & VM, Switch & firewall)
• Develop Testing procedures (FAT)
• Create Migration Strategies
• Select suitable network components
• Review deliverables from other departments & coordinate with vendors
• Support the Lead Engineer in project objectives
• Apply integration concepts across multiple vendor platforms
• Conduct Cyber Security Risk Assessments & provide mitigation guidance
• Evaluate client security posture, identify vulnerabilities & areas for improvement
• Stay updated with security trends & threats
• Support standardization of project workflows

Skills & Qualifications

Expected:

• BSc Degree or equivalent experience
• Experience in Control System Network Design Engineering
• Understanding of IEC62443 & IEC 27001/2 standards
• Knowledge of Automation & Control engineering disciplines
• Experience in writing Network specifications
• Experience with multiple system implementations & control platforms
• Experience in Brownfield upgrades & replacements
• Knowledge of Rockwell & Schneider PLC / SCADA systems (advantageous)
• Thorough knowledge of engineering practices, standards, & procedures
• Knowledge of cybersecurity tools & standards
• Multi-sector & global project experience
• Problem-solving skills

Desirable:

• Knowledge of process automation & real-time systems
• Experience with security governance, risk, & compliance controls
• Experience with vulnerability management & penetration testing tools

Candidates must be eligible to work in the UK.

With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft is a leading engineering staffing provider worldwide, supporting sectors like Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, & more. They offer comprehensive support including visas, work permits, benefits, & accommodation to ensure contractors are supported safely & compliantly.