OT Security Engineer
Posted 1 day ago by Randstad Sourceright
Negotiable
Undetermined
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Warwick, Warwickshire
Summary: The Cyber Security Engineer role focuses on shaping cybersecurity strategies for critical industrial infrastructure in the energy and oil & gas sectors. The position involves hands-on deployment in Operational Technology environments, technical support, and training delivery. The engineer will also collaborate with internal teams to ensure compliance with industrial cyber regulations and maintain a dedicated cybersecurity lab. Occasional global travel is required for project deployment and consultation.
Key Responsibilities:
- Contribute to setting the cyber security strategy and achieving strategic goals within the Digital Products and Solutions team
- Lead hands-on deployment activities in Operational Technology (OT) environments
- Act as a primary technical point of contact for expert cyber support and project execution guidance
- Develop and deliver high-quality technical training sessions for internal teams and external customers
- Liaise with internal Industrial Cyber Security (ICS) groups to ensure compliance and promote best practices
- Maintain and utilize the dedicated cyber security lab in Warwickshire
- Occasional global travel (approximately 10%) to customer sites for project deployment and consultation
Key Skills:
- Proven experience in a control systems or network engineer role within industrial applications
- Hands-on experience configuring and deploying security solutions in live OT environments
- Familiarity with industrial cyber regulations, particularly IEC 62443
- Expertise in configuring network switches and firewalls
- Knowledge of remote connection solutions used in industry
- Experience with Backup Solutions, Anti-Malware solutions, and virtualization platforms
- Exceptional interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
- Preferred: GICSP certification or a similar industry-recognized qualification
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: Warwick
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: IT
Job title: Cyber Security Engineer
Location: Warwick/Midlands
Contract length: 6-12 month rolling contract
Randstad Sourceright, a leading provider of RPO & MSP Recruitment Services is currently seeking a highly skilled and motivated OT Cyber/Security Engineer to join a dynamic Digital Products and Solutions team. This contract role offers a unique opportunity to shape the cybersecurity strategy for critical industrial infrastructure across global energy and oil & gas sectors. As part of this role, you will:
- Contribute significantly to setting the cyber security strategy and achieving strategic goals within the Digital Products and Solutions team
- Lead hands-on deployment activities in Operational Technology (OT) environments, focusing on network configuration, secure remote access, cutting-edge anti-malware, robust backup solutions and advanced virtualization platforms
- Act as a primary technical point of contact, providing expert cyber support and project execution guidance to valued customers
- Develop and deliver compelling, high-quality technical training sessions for both internal teams and external customers
- Liaise closely with internal Industrial Cyber Security (ICS) groups to ensure compliance and promote global best practices
- Maintain and utilize our dedicated cyber security lab in Warwickshire, fostering continuous learning and development
- Occasional global travel (approximately 10%) to customer sites for project deployment and consultation
Required experience:
- Proven experience in a control systems or network engineer role, specifically within industrial applications like energy or oil & gas
- Strong, actual hands-on experience configuring and deploying diverse security solutions in live OT environments
- Familiarity with industrial cyber regulations, particularly IEC 62443
- Expertise in configuring network switches and firewalls, and knowledge of remote connection solutions used in industry
- Experience with Backup Solutions, Anti-Malware solutions, and virtualization platforms (e.g., VMware, Proxmox)
- Exceptional interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills are essential for client-facing and team collaboration
- Preferred: GICSP certification or a similar industry-recognized qualification