OT Cyber Engineer

Job Title: OT Cyber Security Engineer (Contract)

Location: Warwick (Hybrid - approx. 1-2 days per week on-site)
Contract: 6-12 months initially (long-term opportunity)
IR35: Inside IR35 

Day Rate:

• Umbrella: £500-600/day
  Travel: Approx. 10% international travel (Europe, Middle East, Asia). Regular UK travel to Warwick and occasional travel to Lincoln. Training travel to Holland.

Role Overview

We are seeking a hands-on OT Cyber Security Engineer to join a specialist Industrial Cyber Security team supporting cybersecurity implementation across operational technology (OT) environments. This role involves a blend of technical execution, solution configuration, documentation, stakeholder support, and training, with the opportunity to work directly on live operational networks and large-scale industrial systems.

You will support the deployment and validation of cybersecurity solutions, collaborate with internal product and engineering teams, and help strengthen cybersecurity capability across multiple business functions.

This is a hands-on role and would suit a Control Systems Engineer or OT Security Specialist who has experience working in industrial environments (Energy, Utilities, Oil & Gas, Manufacturing, etc.).

Key Responsibilities

• Report to the Lead Industrial Cyber Security Execution Manager and support cyber project delivery.
• Hands-on configuration of OT network components, remote access solutions, and virtualized environments (eg, VMware).
• Validate and update existing technical documentation to cybersecurity standards.
• Provide technical support to internal product lines and customer projects.
• Troubleshoot OT network and cybersecurity issues and propose solution options.
• Support operational cybersecurity execution on customer sites (remote and on-premise).
• Deliver cybersecurity training to internal teams and occasionally to customers.
• Maintain and periodically update the Cyber Security Lab facility in Warwick.
• Liaise with industrial cybersecurity governance teams to ensure compliance and best practice alignment.
• Support stakeholders adopting new security technology and processes.
• Build strong working relationships with internal teams, vendors, and technology partners.

Typical Day

• Responding to technical support queries from internal product teams.
• Configuring network or remote access components for project environments.
• Reviewing/updating cybersecurity documentation.
• Supporting or preparing training sessions.
• Collaborating with engineering and cybersecurity stakeholders.
• Participating in solution testing, evaluation, and commissioning activities.

Required Skills & Experience (Essential)

• Background in Control Systems/OT Engineering or Industrial Networking.
• Practical experience working with OT cybersecurity controls and secure architectures.
• Strong understanding of industrial network technologies and remote access methods.
• Familiarity with IEC 62443 or similar industrial cybersecurity standards.
• Experience with virtualization platforms (eg, VMware ESXi).
• Ability to create and maintain high-quality technical documentation.
• Strong communication skills and confidence in customer-facing environments.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally when required.

Desirable (Nice to Have)

• GICSP or equivalent ICS/OT cyber security certification.
• Experience commissioning or maintaining control systems in Energy/Utilities/Oil & Gas.
• Familiarity with modern cybersecurity tooling, monitoring platforms, or industrial SOC.
• Exposure to AI-assisted solutions or analytics in industrial systems (not required but beneficial).