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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 … 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 (e.g., VMware). Validate and update existing technical documentation More ❯

Essential Qualifications & Experience Proven experience in a SOC Level 2 or Level 3 role, with demonstrable expertise in incident response and advanced threat hunting. A degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, IT, or a related discipline, or equivalent professional experience. Industry-recognised certifications such as CISSP, GIAC/GCIA/GCIH, AZ-500, CEH, CASP+, or SIEM-specific training. Strong knowledge More ❯

security assurance function within MOD as part of a managed service. Have an excellent understanding of risk management and assessment principles and frameworks, such as ISO27005 and the NIST Cyber Security Framework. Produce informative and succinct reporting that clearly articulates any identified vulnerabilities, associated risks, controls and risk treatment activity. Facilitate security and risk workshops with the various Authority departments More ❯

the NHS to deliver high quality services for patients and best value for taxpayers. Our staff bring expertise across hundreds of specialisms -- including clinical, operational, commissioning, technology, data science, cyber security, software engineering, education, and commercial -- enabling us to design and deliver high-quality NHS services. We lead the NHS in England by: Enabling local systems and providers to improve More ❯

issues Stay current with industry trends, threats, and best practices in access management Required Skills/Experience: The ideal candidate will have the following: Experience in PAM engineering or cybersecurity roles Proficiency with PAM tools such as CyberArk, BeyondTrust, or Delinea Strong understanding of Active Directory, LDAP, and authentication protocols Experience with scripting (PowerShell, Python) for automation and reporting Familiarity More ❯

Provide technical support and troubleshooting for PAM-related issues. Stay current with industry trends, threats, and best practices in access management. Required Skills& Qualifications: Experience in PAM engineering or cybersecurity roles. Proficiency with PAM tools such as CyberArk, BeyondTrust, or Delinea. Strong understanding of Active Directory, LDAP, and authentication protocols. Experience with Scripting (PowerShell, Python) for automation and reporting. Familiarity More ❯

or technology transformation programmes . Strong understanding of modern infrastructure environments (e.g. cloud, SaaS, AI solutions ). Experience with cloud technologies (preferably Azure) and enterprise-scale transformation. Knowledge of cyber security principles , including cloud security, DevSecOps, and IAM. Experience in data migration, integration, and testing methodologies . Knowledge of fraud prevention systems and technology is desirable. Excellent programme management skills More ❯

projects through delivery, engaging with architectural governance (HLDs) for approvals. Evaluate and recommend new technologies, tools, and vendors. Provide architectural oversight for implementation projects and troubleshooting escalations. Collaborate with cybersecurity, infrastructure, and application teams to ensure end-to-end solution integrity. Prepare network capacity and resilience plans. Document network topology, standards, and procedures. Skills, Experience, and Abilities Required: Technical Requirements More ❯

engineering teams to embed security from concept through to delivery. Keep up to date with evolving threats and recommend effective mitigations. Essential Skills & Experience Minimum 6 years experience in cyber security architecture within Defence, Aerospace, or Critical National Infrastructure. Strong understanding of MOD security frameworks (JSP 440, JSP 604, DEF STANs). Proven background in Secure by Design and security More ❯

basis for my client to deliver critical network transformation projects across our hybrid (on-premises and cloud) environments. This role requires deep technical expertise in network architecture, operations, and cybersecurity best practices, with a strong focus on execution and delivery. Engagement Scope: Deliver a network refresh (firewall, switches, and routers) across both office and Birmingham data centre. Assist the DevOps More ❯

the NHS to deliver high quality services for patients and best value for taxpayers. Our staff bring expertise across hundreds of specialisms -- including clinical, operational, commissioning, technology, data science, cyber security, software engineering, education, and commercial -- enabling us to design and deliver high-quality NHS services. We lead the NHS in England by: Enabling local systems and providers to improve More ❯

alignment of security measures with compliance standards (GDPR, HIPAA, PCI DSS). Conduct regular security audits and assessments to identify and remediate risks. Apply industry frameworks such as NIST Cybersecurity Framework, ISO 27001, CIS Controls . Oversee and enhance security technologies: SIEM, vulnerability management, cloud security (OCI/Azure/AWS), PKI, cryptography, web/email security, logging and monitoring More ❯

Security Analyst – 5-week Contract – Fully Remote My Customer is seeking a proactive and technically skilled Security Analyst to join their growing cybersecurity function. This role acts as the critical bridge between the SOC (Security Operations Centre) team and the wider management group — ensuring that security incidents are not only investigated and remediated effectively but also translated into actionable insights More ❯

Security Analyst – 5-week Contract – Fully Remote My Customer is seeking a proactive and technically skilled Security Analyst to join their growing cybersecurity function. This role acts as the critical bridge between the SOC (Security Operations Centre) team and the wider management group — ensuring that security incidents are not only investigated and remediated effectively but also translated into actionable insights More ❯

continuous improvement, and a culture of shared security ownership. Skills & Qualifications Required: Proven technical experience in cloud security engineering using Wiz , AWS , Azure , and GCP . Strong understanding of cybersecurity principles , risk and controls , and internal control frameworks . Proficiency in incident response , security issue escalation , and root cause analysis . Hands-on experience with security automation , DevSecOps tools , and More ❯

systems • Virtualisation platforms (VMware, Hyper-V) and containerisation (Kubernetes, Docker)Networking concepts (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, firewalls) • Automation and scripting (e.g. PowerShell, Bash, Python, Ansible, Terraform) • Knowledge of cyber security controls and accreditation requirements • Experience across the systems engineering lifecycle Desirable: • Expertise with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure) and Infrastructure as Code (CloudFormation, Terraform) • Experience integrating enterprise services (Active Directory More ❯

projects, including specification, procurement, bid assessment, planning, and implementation o Developing and embedding processes to ensure robust service delivery and business continuity for Infrastructure and IaaS o Managing complex cyber security tools and services to ensure compliance with the NHS Data Security and Protection Toolkit and Cyber Essentials Plus o Conducting regular IT security vulnerability assessments, managing risks, and developing More ❯

Windows and Linux operating systems Virtualisation platforms (VMware, Hyper-V) and containerisation (Kubernetes, Docker) Networking (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, firewalls) Automation and scripting (PowerShell, Bash, Python, Ansible, Terraform) Cyber security controls and accreditation processes Systems engineering lifecycle from design to deployment Desirable Skills Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure) and Infrastructure as Code (CloudFormation, Terraform) Integration of enterprise services More ❯

attention to detail Additional preferred: Agile/Waterfall experience. Energy Industry experience, especially an appreciation on industry standards. Experience of testing controlled server environments in substations (nice to have) Cyber Security experience. Scrupulous attention to detail Able to work under pressure Candidates will ideally show evidence of the above in their CV in order to be considered. Please be advised More ❯

the NHS to deliver high quality services for patients and best value for taxpayers. Our staff bring expertise across hundreds of specialisms -- including clinical, operational, commissioning, technology, data science, cyber security, software engineering, education, and commercial -- enabling us to design and deliver high-quality NHS services. We lead the NHS in England by: Enabling local systems and providers to improve More ❯

information. DHCW runs or works with more than 100 services and delivers major national digital transformation programmes to support this. In addition, DHCW provides expert advice in relation to cyber security and information governance. We give frontline staff the digital tools which help them provide safer and more efficient care. We are also giving patients and the public digital tools More ❯

Manager to take ownership of end-to-end security governance within a leading defence engineering environment. This role spans protective security, personnel security, information/data security and supporting cyber security , acting as the primary security authority on-site and working closely with senior leadership. This is a key hire driven by increased programme activity and business growth. Key Responsibilities More ❯

Determine resource availability Experience Strong experience of project management essential. 7 plus years of relevant experience required Strong technical background, with understanding or hands-on experience in large scale Cyber Security focused change projects/programme Experience of delivering technology focussed solutions in a large organization Experience of large scale multi project delivery in an international financial services organisation - regulated More ❯

and management of centrally supported IT infrastructure and applications. This includes enterprise compute platforms, data networks, UNIX/Linux/Windows environments, cloud services, data centres, commercial software solutions, Cyber Security and end-user support across all UKAEA sites. The UNIX Systems Group sits within the Enterprise Infrastructure Solutions Unit in the Computing Division and is Responsible for the technical More ❯

training materials. Ensure operational readiness of the delivered solution, following internal methodologies and quality standards. Required Skills and Experience 3-5 years' experience as a Business Analyst, ideally within cybersecurity, IAM, or a regulated IT environment. Strong understanding of Identity and Access Management concepts, including access provisioning/deprovisioning, RBAC, JML processes, ServiceNow integration, and security standards (e.g. SAML, OAuth More ❯