Senior Expert - Operational Technology

Uniper; London; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 91,000; Full time

Job summary

Uniper, a leading international energy company, seeks an OT security specialist to enhance security operations and incident response. This full-time position offers competitive salaries and diverse benefits. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in OT security, knowledge of SCADA systems, and relevant certifications.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Pension

Private medical insurance

Flexible benefits

Career growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in OT security.
• Knowledge of DCS and SCADA systems.
• Ability to analyze systems for incident response and forensics.

Responsibilities

• Monitor security operations to protect OT systems.
• Analyze security incidents and improve incident handling.
• Develop threat intelligence automation.

Skills

OT security

Incident response

Digital forensics

Data analysis

Threat hunting

Education

GIAC certifications (e.g., FOR500, FOR508, FOR572) or similar

Tools

Firewalls

IDS

Endpoint security

Access control

Job description

At Uniper, we are proactively transforming the world of energy while ensuring security of energy supply. As an internationally operating company, we work in diverse teams with flexible working hours. Our culture is based on equal opportunities, mutual appreciation, and respect. Join us to develop new business models, work on technological solutions for a sustainable energy future, and actively shape change.

Your Responsibilities

• Monitor security operations to protect OT systems
• Analyze security incidents and improve incident handling
• Develop threat intelligence automation and enhancements
• Coordinate with stakeholders for security measure rollouts at OT sites
• Support operational staff in security operations for ICS equipment and networks
• Conduct security analysis across Tier 1, 2, and 3 levels
• Write procedures and playbooks
• Maintain and improve internal tools
• Share knowledge within a distributed team
• Participate in ICS security incident response phases
• Provide expertise and guidance on prevention measures
• Research latest methods, tools, and trends in digital forensics
• Create incident reports and present findings
• Maintain security policies and standards for ICS
• On-call availability and 30% travel required

Your Profile

• Extensive experience in OT security
• Knowledge of DCS and SCADA systems
• Understanding of ICS design, safety, and security
• Familiarity with IT and OT security practices and protocols
• Experience with security technologies like firewalls, IDS, endpoint security, NIDS, access control
• Ability to analyze systems for incident response, forensics, threat hunting, data analysis
• GIAC certifications (e.g., FOR500, FOR508, FOR572) or similar
• Programming and scripting skills
• Familiarity with SOC functions in OT security

Your Qualities

We offer attractive salaries, excellent benefits, and a supportive, flexible working environment. We invest in your development through training and workshops. Join our diverse, international team from over 80 countries and enjoy benefits like a competitive salary, pension, private medical insurance, flexible benefits, and career growth opportunities. We are committed to diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunities.

Contact

For questions, contact our UK Talent Acquisition Manager at dominic.lindsey(at)uniper.energy. Please apply online only; emails with CVs will not be considered.

Job Details

• Contract: Unlimited
• Hours: Full-time
• Start: ASAP
• Salary: £75,000 - £91,000

Uniper promotes diversity and encourages applications from all qualified candidates regardless of gender, origin, disability, age, religion, sexual orientation, or marital status. We support flexible working arrangements.