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Cyber Security Operational Technology (OT) Specialist, lincoln
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lincoln, United Kingdom
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22.08.2025
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06.10.2025
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Job Description:
Job Title: Cyber Security Operational Technology (OT) Specialist
Location: Immingham or London, travel to other VPI Sites necessary
Contract Type: Permanent
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.
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