Technical Security Engineer

Ventula Consulting; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading trade and logistics company is seeking a Security Operations Technical Systems Engineer. This remote position (with occasional travel) involves overseeing CCTV, Electronic Access Control, and Operational Technology systems. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in managing these systems across multiple sites and expertise in incident management and cybersecurity frameworks. A competitive salary of £70,000 plus benefits is offered for this permanent role.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing enterprise-level CCTV, EACS, and OT systems in a multi-site environment.
• Expertise in CCTV, EACS, and OT systems architecture (on-prem and cloud).
• Strong technical knowledge of system architecture, networking, and security best practices.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily OT operations and incidents, ensuring systems remain secure.
• Conduct system checks, audits, and performance reporting.
• Manage firmware and software updates to ensure compliance and integrity.

Skills

CCTV management

EACS management

Operational Technology (OT) systems

Incident management

Stakeholder management

Data reporting (API / SQL)

Job description

Security Operations Technical Systems Engineer – Remote (occasional travel to site) - £70,000 + benefits

The UK’s leading trade and logistics company is seeking a skilled Security Operations Technical Systems Engineer to lead the development, enhancement, and optimisation of CCTV, Electronic Access Control (EACS), and Operational Technology systems across multiple sites, delivering secure, resilient, and industry‑leading solutions aligned with business and security objectives.

The successful candidate will bring a strong background in fault‑finding, installation, and commissioning, along with deep technical expertise to ensure high‑quality, reliable physical security operations across a multi‑site environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee daily OT operations and incidents, ensuring systems remain secure, reliable, and fully supported.
• Conduct system checks, audits, and performance reporting across CCTV, access control, and OT platforms.
• Manage firmware and software updates, ensuring compliance and system integrity.
• Support new project delivery from design to commissioning and handover.
• Collaborate with cybersecurity and network teams to maintain secure, standardised deployments.
• Identify risks, manage vulnerabilities, and drive continuous improvement across all security systems.

Key Requirements

• Proven experience managing enterprise‑level CCTV, EACS, and OT systems in a multi‑site environment.
• Expertise in CCTV, EACS and OT systems architecture (on‑prem and cloud)
• Strong technical knowledge of system architecture, networking, and security best practice.
• Skilled in incident management, data reporting (API / SQL), and process optimisation.
• Experienced in system audits, configuration, and integration with AD / JML processes.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks and OT risk management.

This is an exciting permanent role for a talented Security Operations System Engineer to join the UK’s largest trade and logistics company.

Salary : £70,000 + Benefits

Location : Home based (with occasional travel to site)