OT Engineer
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Telecoms and related network installers and repairers
Occupation Code Skill LevelMedium Skilled
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£41,700
(£21.38 per hour)
Standard minimum applies
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Description
Sword is a leading provider of business technology solutions within the Energy, Public and Finance Sectors, driving transformational change within our clients. We use proven technology, specialist teams and domain expertise to build solid technical foundations across platforms, data, and business applications. We have a passion for using technology to solve business problems, working in partnership with our clients to help in achieving their goals.
About The Role
As an OT Engineer, you will play a hands-on role in the delivery of OT cyber security activities across industrial and operational environments.
You'll work closely with consultants, engineers and client teams to assess OT environments, gather technical information and support the implementation of security controls. The role involves time spent on-site in operational locations, working directly with control systems, networks and supporting infrastructure.
Working Within Our IACS Community
Our Industrial Automation & Control Systems (IACS) capability sits at the heart of how we support clients operating complex, safety-critical OT and ICS environments.
As part of this capability, you'll join a community of OT engineers and cyber security specialists who work closely together across a range of operational contexts. You'll work as part of delivery teams on client engagements, supported by experienced colleagues and closely connected to the wider practice.
Knowledge and experience from live environments are shared openly, helping the community grow and evolve over time. This includes regular collaboration with other OT engineers and consultants, access to senior technical support, and opportunities to develop your skills while contributing to the standards, methods and ways of working used across the practice.
As An OT Engineer, You Will
About The Role
As an OT Engineer, you will play a hands-on role in the delivery of OT cyber security activities across industrial and operational environments.
You'll work closely with consultants, engineers and client teams to assess OT environments, gather technical information and support the implementation of security controls. The role involves time spent on-site in operational locations, working directly with control systems, networks and supporting infrastructure.
Working Within Our IACS Community
Our Industrial Automation & Control Systems (IACS) capability sits at the heart of how we support clients operating complex, safety-critical OT and ICS environments.
As part of this capability, you'll join a community of OT engineers and cyber security specialists who work closely together across a range of operational contexts. You'll work as part of delivery teams on client engagements, supported by experienced colleagues and closely connected to the wider practice.
Knowledge and experience from live environments are shared openly, helping the community grow and evolve over time. This includes regular collaboration with other OT engineers and consultants, access to senior technical support, and opportunities to develop your skills while contributing to the standards, methods and ways of working used across the practice.
As An OT Engineer, You Will
- Support OT and control system cyber security assessments and audits
- Participate in onshore and offshore site visits, including inventory gathering
- Assist with the creation and interpretation of OT network topology diagrams and data flows
- Support the implementation of baseline OT cyber security controls
- Deploy and configure security technologies, tools and controls within OT environments
- Assist in the development of customer-facing processes and procedures aligned to industry standards
- Support the rollout of standards, policies and ways of working across client environments
- Work closely with consultants, engineers and customer teams to deliver agreed outcomes
- Prepare and review technical documentation and reports
We're looking for someone with a solid technical foundation and an interest in developing their career within OT and industrial cyber security.
You'll Bring
- Experience working with OT, control systems or industrial environments
- Good understanding of networking, operating systems and basic security principles
- Relevant degree or equivalent practical experience
- MCSE / MCSA / CCNA (or equivalent knowledge and experience)
- Working knowledge of process control systems and components
- Experience with security tools and technologies (e.g. anti-malware, endpoint protection)
- Knowledge of OT / industrial site safety practices
- BOSIET certification desirable but not essential
At Sword, our core values and culture are based on caring about our people, investing in training and career development, and building inclusive teams where we are all encouraged to contribute to achieve success. We offer comprehensive benefits designed to support your professional development and enhance your overall quality of life. In addition to a Competitive Salary, here's what you can expect as part of our benefits package:
- Personalised Career Development: We create a development plan customised to your goals and aspirations, with a range of learning and development opportunities within a culture that encourages growth.