Lead Cyber Security Engineer

Lead Cyber Security Engineer - (Multi-Location/Hybrid) - Inside IR35 Day Rate - up to £800 Duration - 6 months Harvey Nash's Client have a requirement for a Lead SCADA and OT Cyber Security Engineer, you will be responsible for ensuring the security, resilience, and operational integrity of the SCADA and OT systems within multiple operational offshore windfarm sites. This role plays a key part in designing, implementing, and maintaining cyber security frameworks and management systems, mitigating risks, and ensuring compliance with regulatory and industry standards. This role ensures collaborative working between all SCADA Systems Engineers to improve operational reliability of sites and leads with cross-functional collaboration. Key Accountabilities Delivering Solutions Develops and implements OT cyber security strategies, including risk assessments and vulnerability analysis. Leads incident response and oversees implementation of security controls, monitoring, and access management. Contributes to network design, including segmentation, firewalls, and intrusion detection for OT environments. Regulation & Compliance Ensures adherence to cyber security regulations and standards such as NIS and IEC 62443. Actively contributes to joint working groups and industry collaboration forums. Provides regular reporting and updates to key stakeholders and governance bodies. Planning & Budgeting Develops and maintains improvement plans across offshore sites. Prioritises workloads and communicates effectively with stakeholders. Supports budget planning, working with SCADA engineers on annual requirements. Reporting & Documentation Delivers timely reporting of cyber incidents and maintains accurate asset registers. Produces clear, concise reports on OT cyber security across sites. Communicates updates effectively to senior stakeholders. Collaboration Works closely with SCADA engineers, IT, and OT teams to ensure aligned security approaches. Partners with onshore teams to provide guidance on new developments. Engages with third parties, regulators, and stakeholders to strengthen security posture. Continuous Improvement Identifies trends across system data to drive performance improvements. Evaluates and integrates new security technologies for ICS and critical infrastructure. Promotes cyber awareness through training and ongoing knowledge sharing within OT teams. Skills, Knowledge & Experience A degree qualification in a relevant engineering discipline. A deep understanding of SCADA, ICS, and OT security principles and architectures. Expertise in network security, firewalls, and industrial cyber security solutions. Strong understanding of communication protocols (e.g., TCP/IP, Modbus, OPC, IEC 61850) and network infrastructure. Proficiency in security risk assessment methodologies and incident response frameworks. Ability to analyse and mitigate threats specific to critical infrastructure and OT environments. Experience with security monitoring tools, SIEM, and anomaly detection in OT environments. Understanding of secure remote access solutions and identity management in OT systems. Strong knowledge of regulatory requirements and industry standards for OT security, including a strong working knowledge of the Network & Information Systems Regulations. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. Professional certifications such as CISSP, GICSP, CISM, or IEC 62443 credentials are highly desirable.

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