OT Security Engineer

Job title: Cyber Security Engineer

Location: Warwick/Midlands

Contract length: 6-12 month rolling contract

Randstad Sourceright, a leading provider of RPO & MSP Recruitment Services is currently seeking a highly skilled and motivated OT Cyber/Security Engineer to join a dynamic Digital Products and Solutions team. This contract role offers a unique opportunity to shape the cybersecurity strategy for critical industrial infrastructure across global energy and oil & gas sectors. As part of this role, you will:

• Contribute significantly to setting the cyber security strategy and achieving strategic goals within the Digital Products and Solutions team

• Lead hands-on deployment activities in Operational Technology (OT) environments, focusing on network configuration, secure remote access, cutting-edge anti-malware, robust backup solutions and advanced virtualization platforms

• Act as a primary technical point of contact, providing expert cyber support and project execution guidance to valued customers

• Develop and deliver compelling, high-quality technical training sessions for both internal teams and external customers

• Liaise closely with internal Industrial Cyber Security (ICS) groups to ensure compliance and promote global best practices

• Maintain and utilize our dedicated cyber security lab in Warwickshire, fostering continuous learning and development

• Occasional global travel (approximately 10%) to customer sites for project deployment and consultation

Required experience:

• Proven experience in a control systems or network engineer role, specifically within industrial applications like energy or oil & gas

• Strong, actual hands-on experience configuring and deploying diverse security solutions in live OT environments

• Familiarity with industrial cyber regulations, particularly IEC 62443

• Expertise in configuring network switches and firewalls, and knowledge of remote connection solutions used in industry

• Experience with Backup Solutions, Anti-Malware solutions, and virtualization platforms (e.g., VMware, Proxmox)

• Exceptional interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills are essential for client-facing and team collaboration

• Preferred: GICSP certification or a similar industry-recognized qualification