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Operational Technology (OT) Cyber Security Analyst / Engineer

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Graduate Operational Technology (OT) Cyber Security Analyst / Engineer

3 days a week onsite (London or Leicester or Sunderland or Crewe or Derby or Luton)

Permanent role with excellent salary + company benefits

This person will receive all the training and paid qualifications to move into an Operational Technology Compliance Manager role.

We're looking for an ambitious engineering graduate with at least 1 years' experience of working with Operational Technology (OT) who is keen to build a long-term career in cybersecurity for critical infrastructure.

Reporting into the Head of Information Security GRC and Group CISO this role sits within the Group Information Security team and offers a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of engineering systems and cybersecurity. You will help ensure that operational technologies across this large global organisation are designed, deployed and maintained securely, supporting the protection of critical transport systems.

You will receive structured training, mentoring and financial support to achieve industry-recognised cybersecurity certifications, while gaining hands-on experience working with engineers, technology teams and security specialists across the organisation.

This role is ideal for someone who has worked with rail operational systems or similar and wants to transition into the rapidly growing field of Operational Technology security.

What You'll Be Doing

Working alongside experienced cybersecurity and engineering specialists, you will:

Support the implementation of the Operational Technology security strategy across engineering and operational teams.

Assist in applying recognised cyber security frameworks such as National Institute of Standards and Technology Cyber Security Framework and IEC 62443 to operational environments.

Work with engineering teams to understand how operational systems such as Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition, Programmable Logic Controller, and rail technologies like European Train Control System are designed and operated.

Support the review of engineering designs to help ensure security considerations are included throughout the system lifecycle.

Assist with vulnerability scanning, security assessments and assurance activities relating to operational technology systems.

Work with the Security Operations Centre to help monitor and respond to security risks affecting operational environments.

Help develop training materials and guidance for engineering teams on secure system design and operational practices.

Contribute to security improvement plans following risk assessments or security testing.Training and Development

As part of this role you will receive:

Structured training in Operational Technology cybersecurity

Mentoring from experienced cybersecurity and engineering professionals

Financial support and study time for professional certifications such as:

Certified Information Systems Security Professional

Certified Information Security Manager

ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Auditor

Exposure to large-scale operational systems and real-world cybersecurity challenges

Opportunities to grow into specialist OT security or cybersecurity leadership rolesWhat We're Looking For

Essential

Degree in Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related discipline

Some practical experience of Operational Technology environments, such as industrial control systems, automation, or rail systems

Understanding of technologies such as PLCs, SCADA, or industrial networks

Interest in cybersecurity and protecting critical infrastructure

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Good communication skills and ability to work with both engineering and technology teamsDesirable

Experience through internships, placements or projects involving operational technology systems

Exposure to rail or transport engineering environments

Basic awareness of cybersecurity concepts

Interest in pursuing professional cybersecurity certificationsThis role provides an exceptional opportunity to build a career in one of the fastest-growing areas of cybersecurity: Operational Technology security.

You will gain experience protecting systems that support real-world infrastructure and transport operations, while receiving the training and professional support needed to develop into a specialist OT cybersecurity professional so if you're interested in this role please send your CV asap

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