Lead Infrastructure Engineer

Join a leading system integrator delivering high-impact OT infrastructure solutions across the energy, utilities, and industrial sectors. This role sits in a well-established engineering team focused on secure, resilient systems design and delivery within highly regulated environments.

Operational Technology (OT) experience is essential. This role won’t suit someone from a purely enterprise IT background.

You’ll take the lead on Windows, virtualisation, and network architecture across multiple major OT projects, contributing to both delivery and pre-sales activity.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead design and configuration of Windows Server environments, virtualisation (VMware/Hyper-V), and network infrastructure

• Define secure architectures in line with IEC 62443 and client-specific standards

• Support project lifecycle documentation (FDS, SDS, test plans), FAT execution, and QA compliance

• Mentor and review work of junior engineers and provide SME input across bids and live workstreams

• Interface with internal cyber teams to ensure systems are secure by design

Key Requirements

• 5+ years’ experience working in OT or industrial environments (energy, utilities, critical infrastructure, etc.)

• Deep technical knowledge of:

  • Windows Server 2016–2022, domain config, GPOs

  • VMware or Hyper-V virtualisation

  • Switch and firewall configuration

• Strong understanding of cybersecurity standards (IEC 62443)

• Confident producing design documentation and leading technical delivery

• Willingness to travel for projects across the UK

• Full UK driving licence

Desirables:

• SCADA platform experience (Zenon, PCS7, WinCC, FactoryTalk, etc.)

• Knowledge of industrial protocols (Modbus, IEC 104/61850, DNP3) and PLC/RTU platforms (GE, Siemens, Rockwell, Schneider)

• Experience with IEC 61508/61511 safety systems

• Familiarity with simulation tools (e.g. SIMIT, WinMOD) and legacy systems

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