Main responsibilities:
* Design, build, and integrate industrial network and security systems in line with defined system architectures and network IP schedules.
* Maintain accurate asset inventory and configuration records as part of system design, implementation, and cybersecurity assurance reviews.
* Implement project-specific system and security architecture models tailored to individual customer and operational requirements.
* Configure, harden, and secure complex industrial network environments, including implementing redundancy and high-availability solutions to minimise downtime of critical systems.
* Support compliance with relevant industrial cybersecurity standards and frameworks, including ISA/IEC 62443, NIST
* Monitor and stay current with emerging cyber threats, vulnerabilities, and best practices to continuously improve the organisation’s OT security posture.
* Provide cybersecurity guidance, risk-based advice, and technical support to engineering, project, and delivery teams throughout the project lifecycle.
* Actively engage in continuous professional development, including working towards ISA/IEC 62443 accreditation.
Required Qualifications
* Early-career experience or practical exposure within Operational Technology (OT), Industrial Control Systems (ICS), or industrial network environments, gained through graduate roles, placements, or junior engineering positions.
* Foundation-level hands-on experience configuring and supporting industrial network components, such as managed switches and firewalls, within segmented architectures.
* Awareness of OT / ICS environments (e.g., PLC, SCADA, DCS, HMI systems) and understanding of how they differ from enterprise IT systems.
* Understanding of core cybersecurity principles as applied to industrial or critical infrastructure environments, including network segmentation and system hardening.
* Familiarity with industrial cybersecurity standards such as ISA/IEC 62443, NIST, or equivalent frameworks (academic or practical exposure).
* Strong analytical mindset and motivation to develop a career in OT cybersecurity.
Desired Characteristics:
* Strong oral and written communication skills, interpersonal skills
* Able to interface effectively with all levels of organization and external customers.
* Displays good interpersonal skills – is accessible and approachable.
* Anticipates customer needs and ensures they are met
* Willingness to learn with passion
* Self-motivated, creative and a team player, with ability to come up with unique solutions to complex problems
* Capable of working with multi-disciplined international team with good personal organization skills.
* Ability to multi-task on a variety of projects to strict time scales
* Quickly identify best practices and apply them within the team
* Strong prioritizing and time management skills