Senior Engineer - Cyber Security (Operational Technology / Industrial Control Systems)
Role Summary
Join the Rolls‑Royce SMR team as a Senior Engineer – Cyber Security (Operational Technology / Industrial Control Systems). This role focuses on delivering an industry‑leading design project for a new type of nuclear power station.
Responsibilities
* Provide technical leadership on cybersecurity issues for OT systems across the C&I lifecycle.
* Develop and maintain security justifications within the C&I Safety and Security case using a claims‑arguments‑evidence approach.
* Support interactions with safety specialists and engineers to integrate safety and cybersecurity requirements.
* Engage with international standards bodies and national research groups for cybersecurity.
* Conduct threat and vulnerability assessments and support remediation activities.
* Review design specifications to ensure compliance with cybersecurity requirements and identify gaps against international standards and relevant good practice.
* Implement industrial cybersecurity standards and frameworks using a risk‑based, proportionate approach.
* Support governance, policies, and procedures related to the security lifecycle.
* Ensure optimum cybersecurity solutions across procurement, production, operation, and maintenance phases.
* Contribute to training and cybersecurity culture awareness within C&I teams.
Key Selection Criteria
* Significant experience with standards such as BS EN 61513, IEC 62645, IEC 62859, and relevant good practice (e.g., SCSC‑173).
* Working knowledge of software‑based C&I systems, PLCs, and associated cybersecurity strategies.
* Experience producing substantiation using CAE or GSN techniques.
* Ability to present complex information clearly and work collaboratively across disciplines.
* Experience acting as an intelligent customer, specifying and reviewing third‑party work.
* Degree in engineering and a relevant cybersecurity qualification (e.g., GICSP). Equivalent experience may be considered.
Salary And Package
* Salary: £51,600 – £67,725 (DOE)
* Bonus – performance related target opportunity: 12.5%
* Benefits Allowance – £2,200 per annum
* Pension – 12% employer and 6% employee contributions
* Holidays – 28 days + public holidays, plus the ability to buy or sell up to 4 days
* Private Medical Insurance – BUPA single cover health care
* Life Assurance – 6x pensionable pay
* One‑off payment of £250 for new starters for home office purchases
Why Join Us?
* A flexible, inclusive, and supportive working environment.
* Opportunities for career growth in a rapidly scaling business.
* A culture that values diversity, innovation, and continuous learning.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds. Inclusivity is important to us, and as a Disability Confident organisation, we are committed to fair, supportive, and continually improving recruitment practices that ensure everyone has the opportunity to thrive.
Application Process
* Obtaining Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance
* Satisfactory completion of a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check
* Satisfactory completion of a basic financial probity check
Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level
Employment type: Full‑time
Job function: Information Technology
Industries: Utilities
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