Salary: £28,000 - 35,000 per year Requirements: Degree in Cybersecurity or similar. Experience with Cyber Security Monitoring tools. Experience working in an IT Support or Security/SOC team. Experience working in an OT environment. Understanding or knowledge of devices specific to an OT environment. Understanding of OT specific legislations or regulations such as IEC62443. Basic understanding of ICS/SCADA systems and OT network architecture. Knowledge of common OT protocols (Modbus, DNP3, OPC). Experience/Understanding of SIEM/SOAR solutions and OT-specific monitoring platforms (e.g. Nozomi Vantage). Knowledge of network environments (routing/switching/VLANS/Security/Wireless/etc.). Knowledge of Firewalls (IDS/IPS/DPI/WAF/Web Filter/App Control). Knowledge of security concepts (CIA/MITRE ATT&CK Framework/Vulnerabilities). Knowledge of cybersecurity fundamentals (CIA triad, threat vectors). Knowledge of ITIL disciplines such as Incident, Problem and Change Management. CompTIA Security / CySA or similar. Vendor Certifications - Cisco, Nozomi, Fortinet. Knowledge of scripting - Python, Powershell, Perl desirable. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Ability to follow structured service-related documents such as Alert & Incident response playbooks. Must hold full driving licence valid in UK. Responsibilities: Continuous / Proactive monitoring of OT security tools (e.g., Nozomi, Fortinet, TXOne) for alerts and anomalies. Acknowledge, analyse and validate alerts triggered from the OT security tools to reduce false positives and escalate genuine incidents. Proactively collaborate with internal engineers and customers to assess operational and BAU alerts. Triage, investigate, and respond to security incidents, performing root cause analysis and mitigation steps. Take immediate action on potential and identified cyber security incidents in accordance with agreed SLAs and KPIs. Proactively research emerging threats and vulnerabilities to address potential weaknesses. Identify potential weaknesses in systems and networks, suggesting preventive measures. Escalate incidents to Level 2 OT SOC or OT Cybersecurity Engineers as per service documentation. Assist with the creation of processes aligning with existing protocols. Document incident reports including actions taken in SOC ticketing systems. Analyse data from logs, network traffic, and forensics to create detailed reports. Manage and own service-related documentation such as knowledge bases and playbooks. Provide training to new members of the Business Unit as needed. Assist with liaising with manufacturers or tool set providers regarding specific issues. Prepare, maintain, and adhere to procedures for logging and reporting data. Ensure time is accurately logged against client work for billing purposes. Identify new technology opportunities to enhance product and service portfolios. Respond to emergency outages according to business continuity and disaster recovery plans. Collaborate with all Technical Service departments to ensure business objectives are met. Support project delivery with chosen technologies as necessary. Own personal training plan in coordination with line manager. Highlight improvement areas to supervisor where applicable. Adhere to Management System Manual for Quality (ISO 9001), InfoSec (ISO 27001), and ESG (ISO 14001). Follow established OT security procedures aligned with IEC 62443, NIST CSF, and company policies. Translate complex technical threats into clear business risks for management. Work with other SOC analysts and stakeholders to coordinate responses and share information. Provide input on and assist in optimising security tools, such as EDR/XDR and SIEM platforms. Perform other tasks as requested by line manager. Technologies: Cisco Support ITIL Network Perl PowerShell Python Security WAF Web More: We are recruiting for an OT SOC Engineer to join our OT SOC team in Basingstoke, reporting directly to the OT Cybersecurity Services Lead. This role focuses on the day-to-day monitoring of OT service platforms and associated security applications. We offer a competitive salary between £28k - £35k plus benefits, including pension, medical insurance, and hybrid working options. You will participate in an on-call rotation and be compensated for that time. Our team is committed to supporting personal and professional development in a fast-paced environment. last updated 7 week of 2026