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Security Engineer - OT
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Security Engineer - OT
Security Engineer £600 (Outside IR35) | 3 Months
An urgent opportunity is available for a Security Engineer to strengthen and evolve security across a client’s core operational technology (OT) environment.
This is a key strategic and hands-on role focused on implementing, configuring, and improving security controls across operational systems. Close collaboration is required with Infrastructure, Cloud, DevOps, Architecture, and Operations teams to ensure systems remain secure, resilient, and compliant.
What You’ll Be Doing:
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Implementing and maintaining security tooling, including:
- EDR/XDR
- SIEM
- WAF
- Firewalls
- IDS/IPS
- CASB
- Vulnerability management platforms
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Supporting secure-by-design delivery across cloud, infrastructure, and operational environments.
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Conducting technical security assessments, hardening activities, and remediation work.
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Monitoring environments for:
- Threats
- Vulnerabilities
- Suspicious activity
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Supporting incident response, investigation, and remediation activities.
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Improving security monitoring, alerting, and detection capabilities.
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Automating security tasks and operational processes using scripting and automation tools.
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Producing:
- Runbooks
- Documentation
- Security standards
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Collaborating closely with:
- Infrastructure
- Cloud
- DevOps
- Engineering teams
What We’re Looking For:
- Strong hands-on experience with enterprise security tooling and controls.
- Experience across:
- Cloud
- On-prem
- Hybrid environments
- Knowledge of:
- EDR/XDR
- SIEM
- WAF
- IDS/IPS
- CASB
- Vulnerability scanning tools
- Strong understanding of networking and infrastructure security principles.
- Experience with scripting/automation using:
- PowerShell
- Python
- Bash
- Familiarity with security frameworks such as:
- NIST
- CIS Controls
- ISO27001
- Strong troubleshooting and incident response capability.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
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Nice to Have:
- Exposure to cloud security within AWS or Azure environments.
- Experience working alongside DevOps or Platform Engineering teams.
- Relevant certifications such as:
- Security+
- GIAC
- AWS/Azure certifications
- CISSP
- CCSK
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