About the role

The role involves monitoring, assessing, and securing operational technology systems against cyber threats to ensure the safety of critical national infrastructure. You will contribute to security architecture, conduct penetration testing, and ensure compliance with industry standards like IEC62443 and NIS CAF.

What they look for

Operational Technology Cyber Security Industrial Control Systems SCADA Distributed Control Systems Threat Analysis Security Architecture Penetration Testing SIEM Network Intrusion Detection Systems Endpoint Protection EDR Network Segmentation Firewalls IEC62443 NIS CAF

Requirements

Candidates must have a strong understanding of OT environments, including ICS, SCADA, and plant networks. Experience in deploying cyber security tooling such as SIEM, IDS, and EDR solutions is required, along with knowledge of networking and security frameworks.

Benefits

Discretionary bonus Private healthcare Sharesave scheme Personal accident cover Group personal pension plan 25 days holiday plus bank holidays Professional body membership reimbursement

Full description

OT Cyber Security Engineer

Permanent

Location: Selby, Glasgow

Hybrid working – 3 days a week on-site

Closing Date: 17th August

About the role:  We’re looking for an OT (Operational Technology) Cyber Security Engineer to join our Cyber Security Team and play a key role in ensuring the reliability and safety of UK critical national infrastructure.

As an OT Cyber Security Engineer, you’ll be responsible for monitoring, assessing, and securing Drax’s operational technology systems, including industrial control systems (ICS), supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) systems and Distributed Control Systems (DCS) against cyber threats and vulnerabilities.

This role has is focussed on supporting our portfolio of FlexGen (Flexible Generation) assets, and therefore this role will require some travel to sites throughout the UK approximately 30% of the time.

Key areas of focus include:

Cyber Security Monitoring: Continuously monitor, maintain and develop OT security monitoring capabilities deployed across the OT environment, ensuring they remain effective.
Threat Analysis: Support the analysis and identification of potential cyber threats and vulnerabilities, assess their impact, and prioritize responses accordingly.
Security Architecture: Contribute to the development, implementation and ongoing improvement of best-practice OT security architecture across Drax Group (OT) environments.
Security Assessment: Conduct security assessments and facilitate penetration testing of OT systems to identify weaknesses and recommend security improvements.
Compliance and Regulations: implementation and ongoing SME support for programmes of work delivering transformation in line industry standards such as IEC62443 and Industry regulations (NIS CAF, OG86 and HSE).

Who we are We’re not just talking about making a difference, we’re making it happen. We generate dispatchable, renewable power and create stable energy in an uncertain world. Building on our proud heritage, we have ambition to become the global leader in sustainable biomass and carbon removals.

You’ll be joining our teams of practical doers, future thinkers and business champions. We’re enabling a zero carbon, lower cost energy future for all, and working hard to decarbonise the planet for generations to come.

Who we’re looking for:  To be successful in this role you’ll be able to demonstrate the following:

An understanding of Operational Technology (OT) environments, including Industrial Control Systems (ICS), SCADA, and plant networks.
Awareness of operational safety considerations when implementing cyber controls in live environments is highly desirable.
Experience in deploying and supporting cyber security tooling such as security monitoring solutions (SIEM / logging platforms), network intrusion detection systems (IDS) and endpoint protection / EDR solutions.
Knowledge of networking and infrastructure e.g. network architectures, firewalls and network segmentation.
Knowledge of cyber security principles and frameworks such as NIS/CAF and NIST CSF.

Rewards and benefits: As you help us to shape the future, we’ve shaped our rewards and benefits to help you thrive and support your lifestyle. If successful in this role you’ll get:

A discretionary bonus depending on company performance
Private Healthcare
SAYE (Sharesave): discretionary scheme from time to time
Personal accident cover
Group personal pension plan where we’ll pay up to 10%
Holiday 25 days plus bank holidays
Reimbursement of the cost of your annual membership of one relevant and appropriate professional body

We’re committed to making a tangible impact on the climate challenge we all face. Drax is where your individual purpose can work alongside your career drive. We work as part of a team that shares a passion for doing what’s right for the future. With Drax you can shape your career and a future for generations to come.

Together, we make it happen.

At Drax, we’re committed to fostering an environment where everyone feels valued and respected, regardless of their role. To make this a reality, we actively work to better represent the communities we operate in, foster inclusion, and establish fair processes. Through these actions, we build the trust needed for all colleagues at Drax to contribute their perspectives and talents, no matter their background.

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