Senior Cyber Engineer

ABOUT THE JOB

We’re looking for a Senior Cyber Engineer to take a pivotal leadership role in shaping and advancing our Operational Technology (OT) cyber security capability.

You’ll own the strategic direction of our OT cyber posture, defining how we design and deliver secure, resilient solutions that protect our clients and create measurable value.

In this hands-on role, you’ll combine deep technical expertise with strategic vision - establishing technology partnerships, building implementation frameworks, and driving best-practice delivery processes. You’ll lead across key cyber domains, including Cyber Threat Intelligence, Vulnerability Management, and Technical Control development, influencing stakeholders and raising the bar for cyber excellence across ITI Group.

If you’re looking for a role where you can make a real strategic impact, drive cyber innovation, and work at the forefront of OT security, this position offers the opportunity to shape vision, lead capability development, and deliver meaningful value to clients and the business.

WHO ARE ITI GROUP?

Through our 50 year history, ITI Group has combined the skills, experience, and knowledge of many recognised and respected industry names to become a leading partner for industry. We develop and integrate digital transformation solutions for Energy, Nuclear and Industrial manufacturing sectors. We advance safe, secure and sustainable operations through the innovative use of technology.

You’ll be joining a global brand with locations across the UK, Europe and North America. Our people work together with clients to solve problems, unlock the potential of the connected world, and create solutions that deliver value.

At the heart of ITI Group is a complete commitment to innovation and transformation. Our people are practical, insightful and dynamic, with a personal approach. We are dedicated to working in partnership with our colleagues, leaders and customers, and developing a culture that allows us to inspire, and deliver a safe, sustainable future where people shine.

SUMMARY OF ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

You will:

• Define and continuously evolve the company’s OT cyber security offering and go-to-market strategy.
• Establish technology partner relationships and frameworks that enhance delivery capability and innovation.
• Align OT security strategy with overall business objectives, regulatory requirements, and client expectations.
• Lead the definition of system acceptance, agreeing with clients the critical success factors, the approach to testing through (FAT, SAT & UAT) environments to be used and the steps to be carried out in order to ensure successful delivery.
• Manage work allocation and resourcing within the team to ensure delivery commitments are met and effective utilisation.
• Manage team personnel carrying out performance reviews, 1:1’s, and supporting the development of L&D objectives
• Lead the design, implementation, and operation of the Cyber Threat Intelligence and Vulnerability Management functions.
• Analyse and anticipate the evolving threat landscape across OT and IT environments, ensuring proactive risk mitigation.
• Research and evaluate Indicators of Compromise (IoCs), Tactics, Techniques and Procedures (TTPs), and other threat data to inform detection and response.
• Recommend and implement appropriate Threat Intelligence Platforms (TIPs) and toolkits to enhance situational awareness.
• Develop and maintain technical control matrices, industrial control frameworks, and architectural controls consistent with internal policies and international standards (e.g. NIST, IEC 62443, ISO 27001).
• Support and guide asset owners and project teams in implementing, monitoring, and maintaining effective technical controls.
• Ensure all control implementations align with organisational risk treatment plans and compliance obligations.
• Provide expert input into audits, design reviews, and change advisory processes, including variations to scope of work.
• Manage timelines from within multiple different workstreams ensuring project / customer commitments are delivered on time in full.
• Own departmental KPI’s, reporting and tactics to ensure objectives are met by the team.
• Lead and facilitate threat intelligence and vulnerability management review meetings with key stakeholders.
• Represent Cyber Security at technical and executive governance forums (including Senior Leadership Team meetings).
• Translate complex technical risk into clear, actionable communication for business and technical audiences.
• Coach, mentor, and develop security capability across teams, driving a culture of security awareness and accountability.
• Continuously develop and enhance the Group Cyber Threat Intelligence Framework and associated documentation.
• Provide strong technical oversight to ensure consistency, quality, and best practice in security engineering across the organisation.
• Track and report on metrics, control effectiveness, and overall cyber maturity progress.
• Lead recruitment with headcount justification, recruitment approval, job advertisements, CV sifting, Interviews and onboarding activities.
• Mentor/Coach internal peers within the team to develop their domain expertise in unfamiliar subject areas.

SUMMARY OF REQUIREMENTS

We are looking for:

Experience and Knowledge

• Proven experience (typically 7+ years) in Cyber Security Engineering, including OT and IT environments.
• Strong understanding of industrial Control Systems (ICS), SCADA networks, and associated protocols.
• Demonstrable expertise in threat intelligence, vulnerability management, and security architecture.
• Familiarity with frameworks and standards such as NIST CSF, IEC 62443, ISO 27001, MITRE ATT&CK, and CIS Controls.
• Practical experience implementing and managing security technologies such as SIEM, EDR, IDS/IPS, and vulnerability scanners.
• Proven track record of delivering complex cyber security solutions and services.
• Must be eligible for approval under SC clearance vetting.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Industrial Control Systems or similar relevant discipline.
• Experience in the energy, utilities, or critical national infrastructure sectors.
• Knowledge of regulatory frameworks (e.g., NIS Directive, UK Cyber Assessment Framework).

Skills and Abilities

• Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and leadership skills.
• Ability to translate technical findings into business risk and strategic recommendations.
• Strong commercial acumen and ability to understand customer requirements to deliver effective solutions that meet their needs.

VALUES

In line with our company values we are looking for someone who,

📈Will 'Deliver' what we promise

🦺Will demand the highest levels of 'Safety and Security'

🏆Will apply 'Technical Mastery'

🧠Is committed to 'Continual Learning'

🤝Can work 'Collaboratively'

💡Will challenge the norm to make a difference through 'Innovation'

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

Inspire and innovate with us; Join ITI Group, a place where you can shine! Find out more about what we can offer you by visiting our careers page on the ITI Group Website.

At ITI Group our people are our best asset. We offer a variety of benefits, to attract and retain talent, which include:

• 25 days annual leave, 8 Bank Holidays, plus the ability to buy and sell up to 5 days per year
• Flexible start and finish times, including flexi-Fridays
• Competitive Employee Referral Award Scheme
• Private Medical Insurance
• Life Assurance
• Pension
• Payment of professional membership fees
• Healthy Extras - Employee Assistance Programme, access to a practising GP, Confidential Advice
• Enhanced family friendly policies

ITI is an equal opportunities employer. For more information, please refer to our Equality of Opportunity statement on the ITI Group Careers page.

Please note: to help our interviewers stay fully engaged in the conversation, we use an AI note taker during first-round interviews. It will join the meeting to create a transcript, which is used only to support the hiring process.