Senior Control Systems IT Security Consultant

Dev; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading IT consulting firm in Scotland is seeking a Senior Control Systems IT Security Consultant to empower business success through secure IT systems. You will monitor and investigate security incidents while collaborating with a global support team. The ideal candidate will have certifications in network security and experience with various technologies. This position offers a competitive salary, a share scheme, and benefits like private health insurance, found in an inclusive workplace culture.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Share scheme

Private medical insurance

Flexible retirement options

Qualifications

• Network (CCNA or equivalent) and Global Industrial Cyber Security Professional (GICSP) certification required.
• Windows Desktop & Server (Active Directory) experience.
• Experience with OS patching and the following technologies/platforms: UNIX, NT, LAN/WAN, and system management tools.
• In-depth understanding of network security, firewall configuration, and Cisco systems.
• Knowledge of VMware/Citrix and TCP/IP, including packet-level analysis.

Responsibilities

• Monitor security alerts from the SIEM and investigate security incidents.
• Collaborate with the SOC team on incident investigations and recommendations.
• Ensure IT systems within the control environment are managed and maintained.
• Produce and maintain key documentation.

Skills

Active Directory

Backup & Recovery

Firewalls

Network

Network Security

Citrix

TCP/IP

Education

CCNA or equivalent certification

GICSP certification

Tools

Acronis B&R

Symantec B&R

UNIX

NT

LAN/WAN

Job description

Senior Control Systems IT Security Consultant

• Full-time

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Company Name: Colten Care

Job Description Senior Control Systems IT Security Consultant

Position Description

If you’re ahead of the game on systems risk and cyber security, we can secure your career ambitions. At CGI, our Senior Control Systems IT Security Consultants are trusted to work closely with a wide range of clients on exciting projects with real‑world purpose and impact. You’ll join a collaborative team working in an Industrial Automated Control Systems (IACS) IT Security environment in Aberdeen, UK that has the daily operational responsibility for ensuring appropriate and secure management and use of the IT systems and applications in a process control environment. Operations shall be performed in compliance with the IT Security standards and applicable legislation. When you start your CGI story, not only will you be improving people’s lives, we’ll do the same for you. Alongside a competitive salary, we offer you access to our share scheme (3% + 3% matching) making you a member not just an employee. You also have the option to benefit from private medical and dental insurance, flexible retirement options and much more.

Your future duties and responsibilities

• Monitor security alerts from the SIEM (Security Incident and Event Management) and investigate suspected security incidents to make recommendations for containment and eradication.
• As part of the SOC team, monitor security alerts, determine severity, impacts, and participate in security incident investigations and recommendations.
• Ensure that IT systems, applications, and communication equipment within the process control environment are managed and maintained.
• Provide technical support in a Control Systems environment.
• Ensure run & maintain support issues are dealt with effectively.
• Ensure run and maintain support work follows the compliant procedures.
• Produce and maintain key documentation.
• Collaborate effectively with wider global support team.

Required qualifications to be successful in this role

• Network (CCNA or equivalent) and Global Industrial Cyber Security Professional (GICSP) certification required.
• Windows Desktop & Server (Active Directory) experience.
• Experience with OS patching and the following technologies/platforms: UNIX, NT, LAN/WAN, and system management tools.
• Experience with the following backup and recovery technologies: Acronis B&R, Symantec B&R.
• In‑depth understanding of network security, firewall configuration, and Cisco systems.
• Knowledge of VMware/Citrix and TCP/IP, including packet‑level analysis.
• Leadership experience with a hands‑on approach.

Insights you can act on

While technology is at the heart of our clients’ digital transformation, we understand that people are at the heart of business success.

When you join CGI, you become a trusted advisor, collaborating with colleagues and clients to bring forward actionable insights that deliver meaningful and sustainable outcomes. We call our employees “members” because they are CGI shareholders and owners, and, as owners, we enjoy working and growing together to build a company we are proud of. This has been our dream since 1976, and it has brought us to where we are today—one of the world’s largest independent providers of IT and business consulting services.

At CGI, we recognize the richness that diversity brings. We strive to create a work culture where everyone belongs, and we collaborate with clients in building more inclusive communities. As an equal opportunity employer, we empower all our members to succeed and grow. If you require an accommodation at any point during the recruitment process, please let us know. We will be happy to assist.

Ready to become part of our success story? Join CGI—where your ideas and actions make a difference.

Skills

• Active Directory
• Backup & Recovery
• Firewalls
• Network
• Network Security
• Citrix
• TCP/IP