OT Cyber Security Engineer (Outside IR35)

Contract: Outside IR35
Location: West Midlands (Hybrid - Mostly Remote with On-Site Visits)
Industry: Renewable Energy (Offshore Wind, SCADA, OT Cyber Security)
Duration: 6-12 months (Potential Extensions)

Are you an experienced OT Cyber Security Engineer with a passion for renewable energy projects? We are working with one of the largest global energy providers to find a talented professional who will play a key role in delivering critical cybersecurity solutions across high-profile wind farm projects.

• Design & Implementation: Lead the design and deployment of robust OT cybersecurity solutions for offshore wind energy projects.
• SCADA System Security: Manage SCADA-focused cybersecurity initiatives, primarily engineering deployments based in Stafford.
• On-Site Deployment: Provide on-site support for key commissioning phases at energy sites
• Redundancy & Hardening:
  • Implement redundant Active Directory configurations
  • Deploy auto-backup solutions
  • Conduct system hardening and application whitelisting
• Service Validation: Support service agreements validation and coordinate service delivery across multiple European projects.

• Extensive experience in OT Cybersecurity for critical infrastructure.
• Expertise in SCADA systems and IEC 62443 standards.
• Strong background in network hardening, whitelisting, and redundancy planning.
• Familiarity with key industrial communication protocols, such as commonly used IEC standards, Modbus, and DNP3.
• Proficient with leading firewall technologies and OT-focused security platforms for threat detection and response.
• Experience with backup and recovery solutions tailored for OT environments.
• Skilled in network monitoring and logging tools used for real-time OT system visibility.
• Understanding of Distributed Control Systems (DCS) and related automation software (preferred).

Submit your CV today or reach out for a confidential discussion.

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