OT Cyber Security Engineer

RWE; St. Neots; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job description

OT Cyber Security Engineer

Location - Little Barford/Great Yarmouth

Contract Type - Permanent

Working Hours - Full time

Closing Date - 18 April 2025

We are seeking an experienced and dedicated OT cyber security engineer to join our team at RWE, a leading power generation company. This position will focus on securing OT systems and infrastructure to ensure the safe, reliable and secure operations of our power station. You will be responsible for protecting critical assets from cyber threats, implementing security best practices and maintaining compliance with regulatory standards.

About the role

1. Implementation of the OT Security Strategy within RWE Generation focused on the power plants, delivering security improvements across sites.
2. Support power station sites in the operation of the ISMS (risk analyses, audits, selection and monitoring of measures, effectiveness checks, etc.)
3. Convert security requirements into processes, technical documentation and work instructions.
4. Conducting site cyber risk assessments and engagement in the site modification process to ensure secure design of new projects.
5. Coordinate and support solving OT security incidents and vulnerabilities with central teams.
6. Advising and supporting the plant management team in ISMS and OT security matters.
7. Maintaining site system security through vulnerability reviews, patching and life cycle management.
8. Organise site staff training of the ISMS and deliver routine training exercises.

Job Requirements and Experience

1. Completed university or technical college studies in computer science, mathematics, engineering, natural sciences or comparable education.
2. Very good process safety and safe systems of work understanding.
3. Experience in planning and leading projects.
4. Knowledge on one or more of the following control systems T3000, 800xA, Foxboro, Ovation, Speedtronic would be an advantage.
5. High level of professional competence as the basis for a convincing and confident appearance with very good communication skills.
6. Flexibility, resilience and willingness to travel.
7. Relevant certification, CISSP, Security + etc, would be desirable.

Advantageous, not essential

1. Pre-vetted at SC Level (Otherwise we would obtain this for you).
2. Additional languages (Dutch and/or German in particular).
3. Knowledge of power plant operations.
4. Knowledge of OT infrastructures and OT application architectures.

What we will offer you

1. An expected starting salary from approximately £55,000 to £75,000 depending on experience and up to 15% annual bonus.
2. A personal retirement savings plan - if you put in 5% we will top up by a further 10% and you will get life assurance worth 4 x annual salary.
3. 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, pro-rata.
4. Company Paid Private Medical Insurance for you and your family.
5. Enhanced parental leave from day 1 of you joining #TeamRWE - For primary care givers, weeks 1-29 will be fully paid and 30-39 paid via SMP. For secondary care givers, you'll get 12 weeks of fully paid leave.
6. One free professional membership subscription.
7. Access to flexible benefits such as Critical Illness, Dental Plan, Health Cash Plan, Share Incentive Plan, Cycle2Work, Electric Car Lease Scheme, Buy Additional Annual Leave and retail savings scheme.
8. Occupational Health support services for your wellbeing.
9. Access to our employee assistance programme in times of need.
10. Up to 2 days volunteering a year.

To view a preview of our benefits site 'YourHub' and see some of the other benefits we have on offer please visit YourHub.

Apply with just a few clicks: ad code 89760. application period: 18.04.2025. Any questions? [e-mail]

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Equal Opportunities

We value diversity and therefore welcome all applications, irrespective of gender, disability, nationality, ethnic and social background, religion and beliefs, age or sexual orientation and identity.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Pre Employment Screening

A pre-condition for any appointment to this role is that you undergo and clear a national security vetting check (NSV) from the Department of Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ). It will then be a condition of your employment that you continue to undergo and pass these regularly during your employment. Please make yourself familiar with what DESNZ and these NSV require before you apply for this role. For example, please be aware that the NSV checks are quite intrusive and far reaching including a review of your financial circumstances and the scope potentially expands into your immediate family in addition to your own personal circumstances. Further information can be found on the gov.uk advice page here. In particular, please note that for NSV clearance for this role, DESNZ requires you to demonstrate that you are currently resident within the UK and have been for a continuous minimum of 5 years. If, in making your application to us for this role, you cannot demonstrate this DESNZ 5 year minimum UK residence requirement, we will not be able to progress your application and it will be automatically rejected.

RWE is part of the vital infrastructure. Therefore, we screen all our new employees, to the extent that it is relevant to the position.