SCADA Cyber Security Engineer

About the role

The client is looking for a SCADA Cyber Security Engineer to protect and maintain the security of critical operational technology (OT) environments across a large infrastructure network. You will work closely with internal IT teams and external vendors to ensure reliable, secure communications for SCADA and industrial control systems.

Key responsibilities

• Monitor and maintain secure OT and SCADA communications.
• Support cyber security systems and network management platforms.
• Track communication performance across operational systems and produce performance reports.
• Investigate cyber security incidents, implement corrective actions and recommend improvements.
• Coordinate with internal IT teams and external vendors for issue resolution.
• Support server maintenance and communications infrastructure.
• Prepare security, network performance and operational reports.
• Review cyber security risks and support disaster recovery and business continuity initiatives.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related discipline.
• Minimum 10 years of experience supporting SCADA or Industrial Control Systems.
• Experience in utilities, water, wastewater, energy or other critical infrastructure sectors.
• Strong knowledge of industrial cyber security, network management and relevant standards.
• Excellent troubleshooting and stakeholder management abilities.

Required skills

• SCADA systems
• Industrial Control Systems (ICS)
• OT networking and communications
• Network management platforms
• Cyber security incident response
• Server maintenance for OT environments