The Vacancy Job Title: Senior Research Engineer – OT Cyber Security Location: Coventry, UK Job Type: Permanent Working hours: 36 Hours per week (Flexible Working Week) Salary: £50,000 - £60.000 per annum DOE Benefits: Hybrid/Flexible working, Vitality Medical, Company Pension, Tusker Car Scheme & Cycle 2 work scheme and more. Main Responsibilities Contribute to the design and implementation of infrastructure architecture (IT) and manufacturing (OT) systems based on secure by design principles, for MTC internal as well as customer research projects. Oversee cybersecurity testing activities to identify vulnerabilities and exploits. Work with colleagues and technology partners to further expand MTC’s capabilities in this domain, to deliver impact for UK manufacturing. Support MTC’s Digital Transformation Advisors with customer cyber security queries, and knowledge on implementation and adherence to national cyber security standards such as Cyber Essentials. Work with MTC’s technology partners to maintain and expand testbeds to demonstrate cyber security best practices in the OT domain (network monitoring, asset management, etc.) Keeping abreast of latest developments in standards and technologies in the cyber security domain, in relation to OT, critical infrastructure and AI. Create and maintain collateral to keep our customers informed about the latest guidance, legislation and best practice. (including supporting bi-annual cyber security working group meeting for MTC members) Support MTC Business Development (BD) with proposal writing to win collaborative research & industrial projects in the cyber security domain. Provide clear communication and presentations to technical and non-technical stakeholders and manage relationships with customers and suppliers to align their cybersecurity expectations. Key Skills & Experience Experience in working in an OT environment, with good knowledge of manufacturing challenges. Drive the future development of cybersecurity frameworks tailored to manufacturing environments. Stay ahead of emerging threats and technologies to ensure proactive defence strategies. Awareness of relevant cyber security standards and frameworks, such as NIST CSF, UK Cyber Essentials Scheme, OWASP guidance (incl. on AI), IEC 62443, legislation on cyber resilience including EU Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) and UK PTSI. Familiarity with network and infrastructure design and the implementation of secure-by-design principles. Desirable Skills & Experience Skills and knowledge in the RF domain (civil bands) is a plus. e.g. experience with working with Faraday enclosures and RF monitoring solutions such as Kestrel or Spike spectrum analyser. Knowledge of IoT environments and edge computing security Demonstratable knowledge and experience with open-source cyber security technologies such as traffic analysis tools (Wireshark, Malcolm), Kali Linux, and vulnerability scanners (Greenbone), in addition to commercial technologies such as Nessus. Experience with penetration testing techniques, and their applicability to device and hardware level security. Exposure to AI systems integration and security implications is a plus Experience administrating and maintaining Linux systems Experience with containerised environments and the deployment and management of applications within containers. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Cyber Security, Computer Science, Information Systems, or relevant industrial/commercial experience 5 years of experience in cyber security roles, preferably in OT/IT environments Relevant certifications are a plus, for example OSCP, OSDA, CISSP and GISCP. Soft Skills Strong communication and presentation skills to both internal and external stakeholders. Ability to work collaboratively across departments and with external partners. Mindset for continuous development of new skills and knowledge. Analytical mindset with attention to detail and problem-solving abilities. About The MTC The Manufacturing Technology Centre (MTC) is an internationally renowned and respected research and development organisation, bridging the gap between academia and manufacturing, and is home to some of the brightest minds in engineering from around the globe. The MTC's engineers, scientists and technicians work with some of the most advanced manufacturing equipment in the world in a supportive and collegiate environment for the development and demonstration of new technologies on an industrial scale, helping manufacturers of all sizes develop new and innovative processes and technologies. Established to prove cutting edge manufacturing advances in an agile environment in partnership with industry, academia and other institutions, the MTC works with hundreds of industrial clients across a range of sectors including automotive, aerospace, rail, informatics, food and drink, infrastructure, construction and civil engineering, electronics, oil and gas and defence. The MTC helps businesses thrive by advancing their technological and engineering capabilities to improve their business efficiency, capability and competitiveness. Supported by one of the largest public sector investments in UK Manufacturing, the MTC's engineering capabilities cover research and development, advanced manufacturing management, factory design and training for the skills of the future. The MTC has world-class facilities in Coventry, Liverpool and Oxford, and is part of the UK's High Value Manufacturing Catapult, supported by Innovate UK. Reference Checks and Security Checks (where applicable) Due to the nature of our business, all employment is subject to satisfactory references being obtained alongside a level of security clearance checks. Documents