Job Title:
Cyber Security Operational Technology (OT) Specialist
Location:
Immingham or London, travel to other VPI Sites necessary
Contract Type:
Permanent
Salary:
£57K - £60K
Benefits:
Pension, Private Medical, Incentive plan, 25 Holidays
About VPI
VPI is a leading power company operating in the UK, Ireland and Germany. We tackle the big, systemic challenges in the energy transition.
We bring together expertise in trading, operations and engineering to identify and anticipate challenges that will emerge as the energy transition unfolds. We then act to solve them.
Today, our portfolio includes reliable thermal power, battery storage and carbon capture projects.
Together, these assets deliver decarbonised, dispatchable, and flexible power generation to meet the needs of millions of homes and businesses.
The Role
Are you passionate about OT Cyber Security and ready to make a tangible impact across multiple UK energy generation and storage sites? Join
VPI
, a leading power company, as we continue to evolve and secure our Operational Technology (OT) estate.
We're looking for a
Cyber Security OT Specialist
with strong first-line technical skills and a solid grounding in risk management frameworks, ideally with experience in the energy sector. This is a key role within our cyber risk function, supporting our sites' critical infrastructure and helping shape secure and resilient OT environments aligned with IEC62443 standards.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead the
implementation of new technical security controls
across OT environments.
* Contribute to the
assessment of OT network architecture
, protocols, and change management processes.
* Lead
incident response and remediation
for cyber events detected by our OT SIEM systems.
* Actively support
vulnerability management
and ensure threat exposure is minimised.
* Provide hands-on leadership in
data and asset management
, including backup and removable media deployments.
* Apply and track
security metrics
to ensure the ongoing effectiveness of controls.
* Deliver
awareness training and cyber security guidance
across OT engineering teams.
* Champion collaboration across cyber, IT, and engineering teams—bridging gaps between tech, process, and people.
What we're looking for
* The ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
* A strong desire to continuously learn, share knowledge, and adapt in a dynamic environment.
* A high regard for environmental, safety, and regulatory standards.
* A keen understanding of the
Purdue Model
, OT/DMZ/IT network segregation, and energy-sector-specific technologies.
* Demonstrable experience implementing
security controls
within OT environments.
* Hands-on knowledge of
OT technologies and protocols
, including experience managing configuration changes.
* Experience working within
incident response frameworks
—from coordination to containment and recovery.
* Familiarity with
threat modelling and architectural reviews
, particularly in critical national infrastructure.
* Relevant certifications or credentials in
IEC62443
or cyber security frameworks applicable to OT environments.
* Understanding of the
NCSC Cyber Assessment Framework (CAF)
is highly desirable.
Why Join VPI?
* Known for our ability to think and act fast using our energy intelligence, our mission is to enable the energy transition by providing the power we need today and tomorrow
* Whether you're an experienced professional or looking to grow, VPI provides structured development pathways.
* VPI offers competitive salary, pension scheme, PMI (private medical insurance), long-term incentive plan and holiday starting at 25 days plus bank holidays.
Ready to Apply?
If you are looking for a new challenge within a dynamic and forward-thinking organisation, we want to hear from you
Apply today and help shape the future of power generation.