OT Cyber Security Engineer

Basingstoke
2 weeks ago
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OT Cyber Security Engineer – Hybrid working Basingstoke

We are looking for an OT Cyber Security Engineer to join a growing specialist security capability within a global engineering and infrastructure-focused organisation.

This is an opportunity to join a team that is passionate about real-world security delivery, not just compliance. You will play a key role in helping clients protect the systems that support essential services and critical operational environments.

If you enjoy solving complex security challenges, working collaboratively with clients, and driving meaningful security improvements, this could be the role for you.

What makes this opportunity different?

This role is ideal for someone who wants to:
 Work in a specialist, technical OT security environment
 Be part of a growing capability where your input shapes delivery
Work across advisory, design, and technical implementation
Help organisations mature their OT security posture over time
The team values:

Technical credibility and practical engineering delivery
Collaboration with customers to drive security improvements
Continuous learning and professional development
Ownership and accountability in delivery
What you’ll be doing

You will work across OT cybersecurity advisory and engineering activities, including:

Supporting the design and delivery of OT cybersecurity strategies and security roadmaps
Working with clients to translate business and enterprise security requirements into secure OT and ICS architectures
Designing and delivering security controls using IEC 62443 principles, including zone and conduit network segmentation models
Performing OT risk assessments, security gap analysis, and remediation planning
Designing, deploying, and supporting OT security monitoring and protection capabilities using technologies such as IDS, secure remote access, and vulnerability management tooling
Supporting technical pre-sales activities including security solution design and client workshops
Culture & Development

This is a business that invests in both technology and people.

You can expect:

Support towards industry-recognised OT security certifications
Exposure to complex and challenging operational environments
Clear career progression within a growing security practice

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