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Exciting opportunities to join our growing team of Cyber Security professionals to work on a range of projects for our diverse client portfolio that covers Critical National Infrastructure industries such as Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution, Rail, Aviation, Highways, Water, Energy and Defence. As an integral part of our team developing and delivering solutions that address our client’s critical challenges when supporting digitalisation and security, you will provide support across the full spectrum of security engineering activities, including design, development, integration, delivery and in‑service support of complex technical projects.

Utilising your indepth and sound knowledge of the UK power generation, transmission, and distribution industries, your remit and responsibilities will include

• Develop cybersecurity assessment methodologies, as well as security requirements, architecture, and designs for complex OT systems.
• Specify and implement robust security risk management processes and support accreditation activities in collaboration with clients and regulatory authorities.
• Design, develop, implement, and conduct security testing of OT cybersecurity solutions for control systems.
• Act as a Subject Matter Expert, providing cybersecurity governance and assurance for OT solutions.
• Conduct Security Reviews and Audits.
• Provide technical support to Business Development activities when required and maintain up‑to‑date knowledge of relevant legislation and regulations.

• Proven experience in OT Cybersecurity within Critical National Infrastructure environments.
• Strong understanding of the UK electricity generation, transmission, and distribution industries.
• Experience in the design and implementation of Protection and Control Systems within the electricity sector (e.g. power plants, substations, HVDC control systems).
• Experience in security engineering and associated technologies (e.g. Endpoint Protection, IDS, Firewalls) across IT and OT environments, with a working knowledge of networking technologies.
• Familiarity with implementing standards and frameworks such as the NIS Directive, IEC 62443, ISO 27000 series, MITRE ATT&CK, NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF), Technical Assessment Guides, and related guidance.
• Ability to articulate the business benefits of a threat‑based, risk‑informed security approach, empowering business risk owners to make appropriate and proportionate decisions.
• Understanding of design principles with a focus on operational safety and the security of operational environments.

Not Applicable

Full‑time

Information Technology

Civil Engineering, Design Services, and IT Services and IT Consulting

Wrotham, England, United Kingdom

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