Cyber Security OT Engineer

UK Power Networks

Cyber Security OT Engineer ensuring protection of information systems at UK Power Networks. Collaborating with teams to maintain compliance and operate cyber security systems.

Posted 5/1/2026full-timeIpswich • 🇬🇧 United KingdomMid-LevelSenior💰 £66,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cyber SecurityLinuxPythonVMware

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support the OT Engineering Manager to ensure that UK Power Networks information systems are protected from cyber threats.
Ensure continuous safe and effective business operation, in line with the NCSC NIS Regulation goals.
Work with the IS managed service providers and partners to implement and operate cyber security systems.
Support Implementation, Administration, Support and Maintenance of the Critical UK Power Networks OT Systems Security Infrastructure Portfolio.
Work collaboratively in a team of circa 8 permanent and temporary cyber security architecture resources.
Ensure highest standards of safety are applied across all responsibilities.
Resolve customer incidents to agreed SLA and provide timely and accurate feedback.
Participate in the change authority board.

Requirements

What you’ll need

At least 5 years+ experience of Cyber Security or a Networking background in an industrial environment.
Working knowledge of Industrial cyber security and data communications.
Understanding of Industrial protocols such as DNP3, ICCP, IEC 61850 – (MMS and GOOSE).
Understanding of NISD Guidance and NCSC CAF, ISA-99/IEC 62443 ISO/IEC 27001/27002 Standards.
Understanding of the Purdue Model.
Understanding of SCADA systems within the electricity distribution environment.
Understanding of Network Communication Mediums (Mobile/Satellite/BGAN/ADSL/Fibre).
Technical Expertise in Secure IPSec VPN Technologies.
Technical Expertise in Networking/Dynamic Routing.
Technical Expertise in Network Security (FortiNet Products).
Technical Expertise in AAA Solutions (Cisco ISE).
Technical Expertise in Securing Microsoft Operating Systems.
Technical Expertise in Securing Linux Operating Systems.
Technical Expertise in Virtualised Infrastructure (VMware).
Understanding of PKI and Certificates.
Understanding of Scripting Languages such as PowerShell, Python.
Experience of managing cyber security in the IT/OT environment with both internal and external service provision notably in the area of continuous cyber monitoring and incident response.
Experience driving continuous cyber security improvements activities.
Establish excellent relationships with senior colleagues and external stakeholders.

Benefits

Comp & perks

25 Days Annual Leave plus bank holidays.
Reservist Leave – Additional 18 days full pay and 22 unpaid.
Personal Pension Plan – Personal contribution rates of 4% or 5% (UK Power Networks will make a corresponding contribution of 8% or 10%).
Tenancy Loan Deposit Scheme.
Season Ticket Loan.
Tax efficient benefits: Cycle to Work, Home & Tech, and Green Car Leasing Schemes.
Occupational Health support.
Switched On – scheme providing discount on hundreds of retailers' products.
Discounted gym membership.
Employee Assistance Programme.

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Hard Skills & Tools

Cyber SecurityNetworkingIndustrial cyber securityDNP3ICCPIEC 61850NISD GuidanceNCSC CAFISO/IEC 27001ISO/IEC 27002

Soft Skills

collaborationcustomer incident resolutioncommunicationrelationship buildingteamwork