Operational Technology Engineer

Location: Kettering Salary: £55,000 per annum

We are seeking an experienced Operational Technology (OT) Engineer to take ownership of the OT landscape within a manufacturing environment. This hands-on role focuses on OT infrastructure, cybersecurity, business continuity, and lifecycle management, working closely with internal teams and external partners to ensure reliable and secure operations.

• Own and manage the OT hardware and software landscape.

• Troubleshoot and maintain OT production infrastructure.

• Patch systems and replace faulty devices.

• Manage Identity and Access Management for OT users.

• Act as the single point of contact for external managed service providers.

• Produce monthly OT KPI reports (assets, cybersecurity, incidents).

• Provide input to the annual OT budget cycle.

• Own cybersecurity for OT manufacturing processes.

• Identify, monitor, and mitigate cyber risks.

• Ensure compliance with OT cybersecurity policies and standards.

• Maintain asset inventories and system documentation.

• Manage backup, restore, and obsolescence activities.

• Provide basic OT training to technicians and key users.

• Deliver OT changes and projects, including SAN renewal, IT/OT network separation, and network upgrades.

• Continuously improve OT processes and ways of working.

• Bachelor’s degree in IT, Computer Science, or equivalent experience.

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a similar OT or manufacturing IT environment.

• Broad technical knowledge of servers, SAN storage, virtualisation, networking, firewalls, Windows OS, Active Directory, endpoint protection, and cybersecurity.

• Structured approach to projects, changes, and documentation.

• Ability to translate business requirements into technical solutions.

• Strong interest in manufacturing processes and IT/OT integration.

• Knowledge of automated process equipment and control systems.

• Experience with sterilisation and filling processes is desirable.

• Familiarity with Tetra Pak, Galdi, or similar packaging equipment is an advantage.