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Network & Cybersecurity Engineer

Stott and May
Greater London
5 days ago
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Job description

Network & Cybersecurity Engineer



Start: ASAP

Duration: 6-12 months

Location: Edinburgh (2-3 days on site)

Pay: negotiable DOE, INSIDE IR35



We are currently seeking a skilled Network & Cybersecurity Engineer to join our team on a contract basis. This is a hands-on role where you will apply your expertise in cybersecurity, DevOps, and software development to help secure critical infrastructure systems, with a focus on utilities and power system applications.





Key Responsibilities

- Apply strong knowledge of software development lifecycles, particularly within Agile and DevOps frameworks.

- Develop and manage DevOps pipelines, including containerisation (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).

- Analyse cyber vulnerabilities in software/products and recommend effective mitigation strategies.

- Define and enforce cybersecurity guidelines and processes for product development.

- Implement tools to ensure adherence to security standards and protocols.

- Support risk identification and management efforts.

- Conduct data analysis and data management tasks as needed.



Essential Skills & Experience

- Proven understanding of network and cybersecurity practices, especially in utility systems.

- Solid background in Agile product development and DevOps principles.

- Experience supporting power system or utility system applications.

- Excellent communication skills; able to liaise effectively with both customers and internal teams.

- Ability to remain positive and professional in high-pressure or customer-facing situations.

- Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.

- Familiarity with remote monitoring and diagnostics tools and their application.



Desirable Skills & Experience

- Customer-focused mindset with the ability to balance commercial and technical priorities to deliver exceptional service.

- Leadership experience in resolving recurring technical issues and helping shape strategy.

- Ability to organise and lead customer calls focused on implementing solutions and cybersecurity best practices.

- Documentation skills, including the ability to create technical guides, case notes, and knowledge articles.

- Mentoring skills – able to train and support team members on troubleshooting techniques.

- Contribution to building a shared knowledge base for internal and customer use.

- Experience in analysing and resolving complex end-to-end system issues.

- Willingness to participate in on-call rotations for out-of-hours support.

- Flexibility to travel to customer sites, as required.

- Strong adherence to quality processes and best practices.

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