Network & Cybersecurity Engineer

Network & Cybersecurity Engineer

Start: ASAP
Duration: 6-12 months
Location: Edinburgh (2-3 days on site)
Pay: negotiable DOE, INSIDE IR35

We are currently seeking a skilled Network & Cybersecurity Engineer to join our team on a contract basis. This is a hands-on role where you will apply your expertise in cybersecurity, DevOps, and software development to help secure critical infrastructure systems, with a focus on utilities and power system applications.

Key Responsibilities
- Apply strong knowledge of software development life cycles, particularly within Agile and DevOps frameworks.
- Develop and manage DevOps pipelines, including containerisation (eg, Docker, Kubernetes).
- Analyse cyber vulnerabilities in software/products and recommend effective mitigation strategies.
- Define and enforce cybersecurity guidelines and processes for product development.
- Implement tools to ensure adherence to security standards and protocols.
- Support risk identification and management efforts.
- Conduct data analysis and data management tasks as needed.

Essential Skills & Experience
- Proven understanding of network and cybersecurity practices, especially in utility systems.
- Solid background in Agile product development and DevOps principles.
- Experience supporting power system or utility system applications.
- Excellent communication skills; able to liaise effectively with both customers and internal teams.
- Ability to remain positive and professional in high-pressure or customer-facing situations.
- Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.
- Familiarity with remote monitoring and diagnostics tools and their application.

Desirable Skills & Experience
- Customer-focused mindset with the ability to balance commercial and technical priorities to deliver exceptional service.
- Leadership experience in resolving recurring technical issues and helping shape strategy.
- Ability to organise and lead customer calls focused on implementing solutions and cybersecurity best practices.
- Documentation skills, including the ability to create technical guides, case notes, and knowledge articles.
- Mentoring skills - able to train and support team members on troubleshooting techniques.
- Contribution to building a shared knowledge base for internal and customer use.
- Experience in analysing and resolving complex end-to-end system issues.
- Willingness to participate in on-call rotations for out-of-hours support.
- Flexibility to travel to customer sites, as required.
- Strong adherence to quality processes and best practices.