1 to 25 of 40 Permanent Operational Technology Jobs in the North of England

OT/ICS Cyber Security Architect

Hiring Organisation
IBEX RECRUITMENT LTD
Location
Greater Manchester, North West, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Permanent
Salary
£75,000
Were working with a large organisation undergoing significant cyber and digital transformation to hire a Cyber Security Architect focused on Operational Technology (OT) . This role sits within a dedicated Security Architecture function and is specifically aligned to securing industrial and operational systems. The focus … designing and assuring cyber security controls across complex OT environments, ensuring operational resilience, regulatory alignment, and risk mitigation from the outset. This is not an enterprise IT architecture role it is centred on industrial control systems, operational networks, and IT/OT convergence. What youll do Define ...

Lead Operational Technology Specialist

Hiring Organisation
National Highways
Location
Leeds, West Yorkshire, Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Permanent, Work From Home
Salary
£50,000
office, based at any National Highways office location. Provide technical leadership for tunnel systems and operational technology, working closely with the Principal OT Architect for Tunnels and Connected Vehicles and senior stakeholders to shape direction, offer challenge, and support informed decision-making. Act as the technical authority … tunnels OT, strategically driving governance and assurance processes in supporting tunnel renewals and the adoption of emerging technologies, digital solutions and data-driven approaches to asset management, with risks clearly understood and mitigated before deployment. Define and drive the technical strategy for tunnel systems, developing architectural guardrails, specifications, and long ...

Lead Operational Technology Specialist

Hiring Organisation
National Highways
Location
Salford, Greater Manchester, North West, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Permanent, Work From Home
Salary
£50,000
office, based at any National Highways office location. Provide technical leadership for tunnel systems and operational technology, working closely with the Principal OT Architect for Tunnels and Connected Vehicles and senior stakeholders to shape direction, offer challenge, and support informed decision-making. Act as the technical authority … tunnels OT, strategically driving governance and assurance processes in supporting tunnel renewals and the adoption of emerging technologies, digital solutions and data-driven approaches to asset management, with risks clearly understood and mitigated before deployment. Define and drive the technical strategy for tunnel systems, developing architectural guardrails, specifications, and long ...

Operational Technology (OT) Cyber Security Project Engineer

Location
Warrington, England, United Kingdom
industrial hubs, upholding the highest standards of safety, compliance and quality. Role: We are seeking an experienced, committed and enthusiastic Operational Technology (OT) Cyber Security Systems Engineer to join our Automation team for a project-based contract role to design, develop & build and test networks and cyber security … role focuses on securing operational technology systems and networks while ensuring system availability, safety, and compliance with industry and client standards. The OT Cyber Security Project Engineer will take full responsibility for the successful delivery of cyber security and industrial networking aspects of the project (technical, quality, time ...

OT Cyber Security Consultant

Hiring Organisation
Accenture
Location
Manchester, UK
Employment Type
Full-time
Role: OT Cyber Security ConsultantLocation: UKLevel: ConsultantSalary: Competitive Salary & Package (Dependent on Experience)Please Note: Any offer of employment is subject to satisfactory BPSS and SC security clearance which requires 5 years continuous UK address history (typically including no periods of 30 consecutive days or more spent outside … protects critical infrastructure and industrial environments from cyber threats across Energy, Utilities, Chemicals, Natural Resources, Manufacturing, Aerospace, and Defence. We're looking for an OT Cyber Security Consultant to deliver technical security solutions, conduct assessments, and grow their expertise in this specialized and rapidly evolving field. You'll work ...

OT & Automation Engineer

Hiring Organisation
Jackson Hogg Ltd
Location
Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne & Wear, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Permanent
Salary
£35000 - £52000/annum
OT & Automation Engineer Newcastle Upon Tyne Up to £52,000 basic + competitive benefits We are seeking an OT & Automation Engineer to support the development, maintenance and continuous improvement of Operational Technology (OT) and Industrial Control Systems (ICS) within a manufacturing environment. This role will be responsible … supporting automation projects, maintaining control systems, enhancing cyber security compliance, and helping drive digital transformation initiatives across site operations. Key Responsibilities OT & Industrial Control Systems Provide technical support for control system maintenance, troubleshooting and improvement activities. Support design modifications and automation projects across site operations. Develop and maintain Industrial Control ...

Security Analyst

Hiring Organisation
Booker Group
Location
Manchester, Lancashire, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Full-Time
Salary
Competitive salary
/7, confidential Employee Assistance Programme and Virtual GP for you and your family. A great holiday package About the role At Booker, technology plays a vital role in keeping our business moving. As a Security Analyst, you'll help protect and maintain the systems that support our branches … ensuring they're secure, up to date and operating effectively. This is a hands-on role within the Booker Technology Security team, working across a diverse technology estate that includes Linux servers, Android devices, point-of-sale systems and other branch technologies. If you're someone who enjoys ...

Enterprise Incident Manager Senior

Location
Gateshead, England, United Kingdom
from detection and assessment through recovery, root cause analysis, and resolution. Direct enterprise-wide response activities during business-critical incidents, ensuring coordinated actions across operational, technology, product, and business functions. Determine incident severity and ensure appropriate escalation, governance, and executive engagement. Serve as the primary escalation point … major incidents with significant customer, operational, financial, regulatory, or reputational impact. Ensure effective management of major incidents to minimize customer disruption and business impact. Customer, Operational & Commercial Leadership Lead the assessment and management of customer, operational, financial, regulatory, and commercial impacts arising from major incidents. Ensure customer ...

IT Manager

Hiring Organisation
Jackson Hogg Ltd
Location
Darlington, County Durham, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Permanent
Salary
£55000 - £65000/annum
This is a rare opportunity to join a business during a critical growth phase, taking ownership of both IT and Operational Technology (OT) environments as the site transitions from build and commissioning into full-scale production. Reporting into senior leadership, you'll be responsible for shaping and implementing … systems are in place to support production, operations, and corporate functions. The Role Lead the development and delivery of the company's IT and OT strategy. Build and support infrastructure, networks, cloud services, and business-critical systems. Oversee the implementation and integration of ERP, MES, CRM, and other operational ...

Business Analyst

Hiring Organisation
MRJ Recruitment
Location
West Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Full-Time
Salary
£450.00 per day
looking for an experienced Business Analyst to join a major mail re-platforming and transformation programme following a large-scale merger. Working closely with operational, technology and programme stakeholders, you’ll help define how mail operations, processes and supporting systems transition onto the new platform. This … hands-on delivery role requiring someone who can move comfortably between detailed business analysis, operational change and workstream coordination. Key responsibilities: Map current-state mail and operational processes across the merged organisations Design future-state processes and identify gaps, dependencies and operational impacts Gather, document and manage ...

Project Manager

Hiring Organisation
James Adams
Location
North Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom
world and can hold their own in a conversation about cyber risk or the NCSC's Cyber Assessment Framework and enjoys bringing structure to operational and security teams who aren't used to formal project discipline. What You'll Be Leading Lead and deliver multiple projects within a live … Experience in the energy or utilities sector. Knowledge of physical security, site security controls or infrastructure protection projects. Exposure to operational technology (OT) or IT/OT-converged environments. Familiarity with related standards or frameworks such as ISO 27001 or NIST CSF. Experience delivering projects involving data security ...

Cyber GRC Analyst (Cyber Policy & Governance)

Hiring Organisation
IBEX RECRUITMENT LTD
Location
Greater Manchester, North West, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Permanent
Salary
£50,000
resilience, they are seeking a GRC Analyst to support the development and implementation of cyber security policy, governance, and assurance activities across a diverse technology landscape. Whilst the job title is GRC Analyst, the primary focus of the role is developing, maintaining and improving Cyber Security Policies , working closely … objectives. Desirable Experience Experience within critical infrastructure, utilities, defence, energy, engineering, transport, manufacturing, or other highly regulated sectors. Understanding of Operational Technology (OT) and Industrial Control Systems (ICS) security. Knowledge of cyber resilience requirements within critical national infrastructure environments. Professional certifications such as CISSP, CISM, ISO 27001 Lead ...

Cryptographic Services Architect

Hiring Organisation
Thales Group
Location
Doncaster, South Yorkshire, UK
Employment Type
Full-time
Location: Reading, United KingdomThales is a global technology leader with more than 83,000 employees on five continents. With over 7,500 people in the UK, operating across defence, space, aerospace, and digital security, we help build a future we can all trust. Thales supports the security and stability … standards. Scripting and automation using PowerShell, Python, or Bash. Identity & Access Management (IAM) integration. Critical National Infrastructure (CNI) or Operational Technology (OT) environments. Application and cloud security technologies. QualificationsDegree-qualified in Engineering, Cyber Security, Computer Science, or related discipline, or equivalent practical experience. Experience in PKI administration, cryptographic ...

Head of IT Products

Hiring Organisation
Hays
Location
Liverpool, UK
Employment Type
Full-time
Closing date: 2026-11-05Location: LiverpoolSalary: 85,000-110,000 + Benefits (per annum)Job type: PermanentWorking pattern: Full timeIndustry: Technology & Internet Services/LeadershipCompany: HaysConsultant: Leanne ThomasHays office: Manchester — 5th Floor, City Tower, Piccadilly PlazaPhone: 0161 870 8181Email: leanne.thomas@hays.comA leading UK organisation is seeking an experienced … Head of IT Products to lead the strategic direction, governance and performance of an enterprise-wide technology product portfolio. This is a senior leadership opportunity for an individual who can drive a product-led operating model, ensuring technology investments deliver measurable business value, exceptional user experiences, and secure ...

Head of IT Products

Hiring Organisation
Hays
Location
Liverpool, Merseyside, North West, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Permanent
leading UK organisation is seeking an experienced Head of IT Products to lead the strategic direction, governance and performance of an enterprise-wide technology product portfolio. This is a senior leadership opportunity for an individual who can drive a product-led operating model, ensuring technology investments deliver measurable … business value, exceptional user experiences, and secure, scalable services across a complex multi-site environment. Reporting to the technology leadership team, you will be responsible for shaping and governing a diverse portfolio of technology products, overseeing investment decisions, product strategy, lifecycle management and benefits realisation. The role will ...

IT/OT System Administrator

Hiring Organisation
Guardian Industries
Location
Goole, East Riding, North East, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Permanent
important role in serving customers across the UK and Ireland through safe, reliable and efficient manufacturing operations. We are looking for an IT/OT System Administrator to join our team in Goole . In this role, you will support the plant's IT and Operational Technology infrastructure … working closely with Operations, Engineering, vendors and global IT/OT teams. You will help maintain reliable systems, support technology projects, troubleshoot issues and contribute to practical improvements in the manufacturing environment. What You Will Do Ensure the reliable operation and maintenance of plant OT infrastructure and Process Network ...

Chief Professional Services Officer - AI SaaS

Location
Leeds, England, United Kingdom
experienced Professional Services, Deployment or Delivery leader, this role combines executive leadership, commercial ownership, implementation excellence and organisational design within a rapidly growing AI technology environment. Leeds - Office Based 30 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays (rising to 35 with service) + Work Anniversary Day Off Professional Services Leadership & Strategy … organisational design. Develop, coach and grow a team of project managers, implementation consultants and delivery specialists. Establish a culture focused on customer outcomes, accountability, operational excellence and continuous improvement. Delivery, Implementation & Governance: Oversee the successful delivery of customer implementation projects, ensuring high-quality outcomes delivered on time and within ...

Senior Technical Consultant – OT Cyber Security

Location
Newcastle upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom
Senior Technical Consultant – OT Cyber Security ROLE: Senior Technical Consultant - OT Cyber Security Senior Technical Consultant – OT Cyber Security What if you could do the kind of work the world needs? At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds … provide technical consultancy services in close alignment with client needs and will be leading WSP’s cyber security deliverables through the lifecycle of an OT/IT development and Digital Transformation projects. You will also be providing strategic advice across our client spectrum as part of your delivery and growth ...

Network Architect

Location
Manchester, England, United Kingdom
findings into practical recommendations. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. Desirable Experience Previous experience within the rail or wider transport sector. Familiarity with SCADA, OT or ICSEnvironments. Experience with rail communications or operational technology systems. Experience working with geographically distributed or safety-critical systems. Knowledge of failure analysis … experience of working in rail or similarly complex environments. Network and infrastructure architecture experience is essential rail experience is highly desirable, with SCADA/OT familiarity considered an advantage. #J-18808-Ljbffr ...

V06395 Senior Information System Security Officer

Location
Lancashire, England, United Kingdom
Design Ability to communicate security risks and recommendations clearly to technical and non-technical audiences Desirable Experience assuring medium to large enterprise IT or OT environments STEM degree (or equivalent relevant experience) Certifications such as CISSP or CISM #J-18808-Ljbffr ...

Substation Automation & Control Systems Senior Engineer

Location
Newcastle upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom
role, you will focus on station automation systems, including station controllers, RTUs, HMIs, SCADA, gateways, communication networks, and cyber security controls. You will coordinate OT network architecture, ensuring robust communication and security. Your strong communication skills will be essential as you collaborate with customers, suppliers, Project Managers, and the wider … technical discussions are clear and effective. How You’ll Make an Impact Technical Responsibility: Lead the design of station-level automation architecture and OT integration strategy on allocated projects. Conduct Technical Reviews: Provide senior guidance on system integration, communication architecture, and cyber-related engineering decisions. Support Standards Application: Ensure compliance ...

Senior Control Systems/PLC Engineer

Location
Sheffield, England, United Kingdom
Strong expertise in PLC, SCADA, microgrid controls, and critical power applications. Proven experience with Beckhoff platforms and industrial communications. Knowledge of high-availability architectures, OT cybersecurity, and hybrid energy systems. Why Nexos Group? Work on cutting-edge projects supporting critical national infrastructure. Be part of a business driving innovation ...

Computer Science Researcher (CompSci Researcher)

Hiring Organisation
Talent Locker
Location
Halifax, West Yorkshire, Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Permanent
Salary
£60,000
high security clearance Are you a Computer Science researcher with a PhD who wants to take research beyond academic papers and turn it into technology that solves real-world problems? This role sits within a software engineering team delivering both internal and customer-funded research, developing proof-of-concepts … prototypes that can ultimately become future operational capabilities. The work covers complex computer science challenges within secure environments, with a strong focus on experimentation, innovation and practical delivery. You'll be responsible for conducting research, designing experiments using the scientific method, documenting findings and presenting outcomes to technical ...

Control & Automation Engineer

Hiring Organisation
Wolviston Management Services
Location
TS10 4YA, Kirkleatham, North Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Permanent
Leading reliability investigations relating to process and control issues Managing Programmable Electronic Systems (PES) change control Working closely with DCS, Instrument/Electrical and OT Infrastructure Engineers Supporting the implementation of Automation Security protocols Sharing and adopting best practice through internal and external technical networks About You Ideally, you will ...

Lead Operational Technology Specialist

Hiring Organisation
National Highways
Location
Leeds, Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Permanent
Salary
GBP 50,000 Annual
About the role. As part of the development of our Digital Services function, we are recruiting to strengthen internal digital capability within the Digital Technical Competence team. These roles are central to building sustainable in ...