Salary: £55,000 - 55,000 per year Requirements: Bachelors degree in IT, Computer Science, or equivalent experience Minimum 3 years experience in a similar OT or manufacturing IT environment Broad technical knowledge of servers, SAN storage, virtualisation, networking, firewalls, Windows OS, Active Directory, endpoint protection, and cybersecurity Structured approach to projects, changes, and documentation Ability to translate business requirements into technical solutions Strong interest in manufacturing processes and IT/OT integration Knowledge of automated process equipment and control systems Experience with sterilisation and filling processes is desirable Familiarity with Tetra Pak, Galdi, or similar packaging equipment is an advantage Responsibilities: Own and manage the OT hardware and software landscape Troubleshoot and maintain OT production infrastructure Patch systems and replace faulty devices Manage Identity and Access Management for OT users Act as the single point of contact for external managed service providers Produce monthly OT KPI reports (assets, cybersecurity, incidents) Provide input to the annual OT budget cycle Identify, monitor, and mitigate cyber risks for OT manufacturing processes Ensure compliance with OT cybersecurity policies and standards Maintain asset inventories and system documentation Manage backup, restore, and obsolescence activities Provide basic OT training to technicians and key users Deliver OT changes and projects, including SAN renewal, IT/OT network separation, and network upgrades Continuously improve OT processes and ways of working Technologies: Active Directory Hardware Network Windows More: We are seeking an experienced Operational Technology (OT) Engineer to take ownership of the OT landscape within our manufacturing environment in Kettering. With a competitive salary of £55,000 per annum, this hands-on role focuses on OT infrastructure, cybersecurity, business continuity, and lifecycle management. You will work closely with our internal teams and external partners to ensure reliable and secure operations. Join us to contribute to our mission of maintaining high standards in operational technology. last updated 6 week of 2026