OT Cyber security with electrical engineering contract role in the West Midlands, UK
Posted 4 days ago by Linksap Europe Ltd
Negotiable
Undetermined
Hybrid
West Midlands Remote , UK
Summary: My client is seeking an OT Cyber Security consultant with electrical engineering experience for a project in the West Midlands, UK. The role involves a mix of on-site and remote work, focusing on cyber security requirements in industrial network design. The consultant will collaborate with IT teams and site specialists to enhance security measures and address vulnerabilities. The position is expected to last 3-6 months with potential extensions.
Key Responsibilities:
- Identify cyber security requirements and integrate them into industrial network design.
- Collaborate with IT teams and external parties to deliver necessary infrastructure and security levels.
- Monitor site networks to identify vulnerabilities.
- Work with Group Supply Chain Cyber specialists to develop solutions for CVEs.
- Support the development of IEC62443 Cyber Security Management.
- Participate in the Cyber security and automation issue resolution team.
- Implement continuous improvement in Cyber security practices.
- Liaise with site Engineering Specialists to ensure technical cyber security requirements are met.
Key Skills:
- Electrical Engineering knowledge.
- Understanding of processes for plant machinery.
- Technical understanding of automation standards and technology.
- Ability to work closely with Group and site teams for standardisation.
- Technical advice on implementation and industrial network configuration.
- Experience in industrial network design and implementation.
- Installation of ICS systems, sensors, and IPC devices.
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: West Midlands
Country: UK
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: IT
My client is looking for a OT Cyber Security consultant with experience in electrical engineering experience to assist them with an ongoing project in the West Midlands, UK. This will be 3 days onsite and 2 days remote.
Cyber Security
Identify cyber security requirements and ensure they are factored into industrial network design
Work closely with the IT team and other external third parties to deliver the required infrastructure and security levels
Monitoring of site networks to identify vulnerabilities
Work alongside Group Supply Chain Cyber specialist and other site specialists to develop solutions to address CVE's
Operate within and support development of the IEC62443 Cyber Security Management
Be a member of the Cyber security and automation issue resolution team, including call out when the situation requires.
Be proactive in implementing continuous improvement with regard to Cyber security practices
Liaise with site Engineering Specialists to ensure that the defined technical cyber security requirements are implemented and maintained.
Experience needed:
Electrical Engineering Knowledge is a must.
Understanding of Process for Plant machinery
Technical understanding of Automation standards and technology
Work closely with Group and site teams to ensure standardisation of approach across all sites
Provide technical advice on implementation and industrial network configuration and automation standards
Industrial Network Design and implementation.
Installation of ICS systems, sensors and other equipment such as IPC devices and Data concentrator PLC's to deliver required machine data to corporate digital applications.
Start date: ASAP
Duration: 3-6 months + extensions
Location: West Midlands, UK
Language: English