OT Security Engineer
Permanent
Location: Scotland based (Edinburgh, Glasgow, Aberdeen, Perth, Inverness). Hybrid
Responsibilities:
The OT Security Team is responsible for the security of the digital systems that keep the lights on; (SCADA systems, telecoms networks and station protection and controls).
• Security Operations where we respond to and investigate security alerts;
• Security Controls where we assure and verify the efficacy of our existing security measures
• Security Engineering where we oversee new and changed digital systems to embed security by design
This role is focused on Security Engineering and the key responsibilities include:
• Support projects in cyber risk management and the identification, specification, design and implementation of appropriate cyber security controls.
• Communicate security risks and solutions to others through design reviews, factory security testing and site acceptance testing.
• To develop, review and update existing policy and procedures covering cyber security for all OT networks.
• Research and advocate new technologies, architectures, and international and UK security developments
• Represent OT as a security expert and contribute to discussions and consultations with various teams within the business.
• Become skilled in the installation, development, and maintenance, of the security toolset used within the business. This includes monitoring tools, log consolidation tools, and network security technologies.
Skills & Experience:
• Experience working within an Operational Technology (OT) or Distributed Control System (DCS) environment with a working understanding of the function and criticality of such systems.
• Experience designing and implementing security controls for OT environments, including knowledge of relevant standards and compromises that may be necessary to balance security with operations.
• Professional security certification, such as a Global Industry Cyber Security Professional Certification (GICSP) or ability to achieve certification within eighteen month, is desirable.
