Operational Technology (OT) Engineers
Likely
Sponsorship likelihood
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Salary
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£48,500
Going rate
Skilled Worker going rate
This role likely qualifies for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 2135 (85% match) is an eligible occupation, with a going rate of £48,500, and ALTEN LTD is a licensed sponsor. That is our reading of the rules. Whether they issue a Certificate of Sponsorship is still their call.
This could also be SOC 2125 (Production and process engineers, Control and instrumentation engineer fits OT/I&C systems focus) or SOC 2129 (Engineering professionals not elsewhere classified, Engineering professionals n.e.c. for nuclear OT role). We read the code off the advert, so it is our best guess, not the employer's.
New graduate or PhD holder? Pick one of the lower rates.
What each route needs for this job
| Occupation code | New entrant 70% of going rate | STEM PhD 80% of going rate | Relevant PhD 90% of going rate | Standard rate 100% of going rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2135 Cyber security professionals Most likely code | £34,000 | £38,800 | £43,700 | £48,500 |
2125 Production and process engineers Also possible | £33,400 | £36,000 | £40,500 | £45,000 |
2129 Engineering professionals not elsewhere classified Also possible | £33,400 | £36,900 | £41,500 | £46,100 |
We use the lowest threshold across the plausible codes. Likelihood is Possible at most when the pay clears only a lower rate, or only under a less likely code. How the Home Office picks the code
About the role
As an Operational Technology (OT) Engineer, you will join our teams in Hartlepool to support our activities within the Nuclear sector.
You will support the maintenance, configuration control, and cyber resilience of plant OT systems, working closely with engineering and operations teams to ensure systems remain secure, compliant, and reliable.
You will gain hands-on experience in industrial environments, developing expertise in OT systems, asset management, and cyber security practices within a highly regulated, safety-critical industry.
- Location: Hartlepool
- On Site: 5 days
- Clearance: BPSS
- Experience Level: 2- 5 YOE
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide technical support for OT systems and cyber security management across the full lifecycle (development to in-service operation)
- Support configuration control and system management, including tools, data, and repositories
- Ensure OT security, regulatory compliance, and industrial safety are embedded in all activities
- Act as a point of contact for site OT security matters, supporting:
- Plant Computer Systems Security (PCSS) practitioners
- Cyber security (Blue Team) activities
- Maintain and support key OT documentation and systems, including:
- Plant network diagrams
- OT asset registers
- Security case documentation
- Security operating procedures
- Cyber incident response processes
- Contribute to continuous improvement by sharing feedback and supporting team development
Required Skills:
- Understanding of the lifecycle of OT / I&C systems
Required Qualifications:
- A degree in Software Engineering, Cybersecurity or a closely related technical discipline, or equivalent military experience
- Eligible for (or holding) UK security clearance
Desirable Skills:
- Up to 2 years’ experience (or relevant placements) in Operational Technology (OT) systems
- Industrial control / I&C systems
- Configuration management or cyber security
- System reliability and fault tolerance
- Proof testing and maintenance practices
- Through-life asset management and obsolescence
- IEC 62443
- NIST Cyber Security Framework
- IEC 61508
- Interest in OT cyber security, industrial networks, and infrastructure systems
Why join us?
We bring together entrepreneurial, tech-driven people to deliver innovative solutions for leading companies.
At ALTEN, you’ll work on exciting projects, supported by ongoing learning, mentoring, and clear career development tailored to your goals.
Join a passionate team and help build tomorrow, today.
In short you get:
- A personalised career path and a rewarding management style
- A huge diversity of engineering projects and industries
- Private Medical Insurance
- Cycle & Tech Scheme
- Employee assistance programme
- Life insurance & Pension Scheme
- Social atmosphere, regular gatherings & team buildings
- Flexible way of working (role dependent)
We are proud to support the Armed Forces Covenant & actively encourage applications from members of the Armed Forces community, including veterans, reservists, service leavers, and military spouses/partners. We recognise the value of military skills and experience and are committed to ensuring that no applicant is unfairly disadvantaged during our recruitment and selection processes.
This role may require you to have or be willing to go through Security Clearance. As part of the onboarding process candidates will be asked to complete a Baseline Personnel Security Standard; details of the evidence required to apply may be found on the government website Gov.UK. If you are unable to meet this and any associated criteria, then your employment may be delayed, or rejected . Details of this will be discussed with you at interview.
This description is the source posting as it read when we added it. We are not affiliated with ALTEN LTD, so check their own site for the current details.
Where this offer sits in the market
Cyber security professionals (SOC 2135) · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · basic pay · ~30k in sample- Middle half £43,680–69,316
- Median £51,376
- Going rate £48,500
- Threshold £41,700
- New entrant £34,000–43,700
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Does this job guarantee visa sponsorship?
Not necessarily. ALTEN LTD holds a sponsor licence, but sponsorship for a specific hire is always the employer's decision. Be upfront in your application that you'll require it.
What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 2135 going rate of £48,500. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.