Summary: The ICS/OT Cyber Security Engineer role focuses on enhancing the security and resilience of critical water and utilities infrastructure in the UK. The engineer will be responsible for securing industrial control systems and operational technology against cyber threats, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations. This position involves collaboration with IT and OT teams, conducting risk assessments, and leading incident response efforts. The role also includes supporting security awareness training for operational staff.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, implement, and maintain cybersecurity controls for ICS/OT networks, ensuring compliance with NIS2, IEC 62443, and UK water industry regulations.
• Conduct risk assessments, vulnerability management, and security audits across SCADA, PLC, and telemetry systems.
• Collaborate with IT and OT teams to implement network segmentation, secure remote access, and threat monitoring strategies.
• Lead incident response efforts, ensuring rapid detection, containment, and recovery from cyber threats.
• Work with external regulators (e.g., Ofwat, NCSC) and internal stakeholders to align security strategies with industry best practices.
• Support security awareness training for engineers and operational staff to enhance cybersecurity culture.

Key Skills:

• Experience in cybersecurity for ICS/OT environments.
• Knowledge of NIS2, IEC 62443, and UK water industry regulations.
• Proficiency in risk assessments, vulnerability management, and security audits.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with IT and OT teams.
• Strong incident response and threat monitoring skills.
• Experience working with external regulators and stakeholders.
• Capability to conduct security awareness training.

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: undetermined

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: undetermined

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: Other