Hybrid OT Engineer

at Sword Group

• Job title: OT Engineer
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Mid level, Senior
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Tech skills: Cyber Security
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Glasgow, United Kingdom

About the role

• OT Engineer responsible for delivering cyber security in operational environments for the Energy, Public and Finance sectors. Collaborating with various teams to assess and improve security measures.

Responsibilities

• 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

Requirements

• Experience working with OT, control systems or industrial environments
• Good understanding of networking, operating systems and basic security principles
• Familiarity with industry security standards and best practices
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• The ability to communicate clearly with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• A practical, hands-on approach and willingness to work on-site when required
• 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

Benefits

• 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.
• Flexible working: Flexible work arrangements to support your work-life balance. We can’t promise to always be able to meet every request, however, are keen to discuss your individual preferences to make it work where we can.
• A Fantastic Benefits Package: This includes generous annual leave allowance, enhanced family friendly benefits, pension scheme, access to private health, well-being, and insurance schemes.