Cyber Security OT Engineer Job in Ipswich England at UK Power Networks

Job Summary

The Cyber Security OT Engineer job in Ipswich offers an excellent opportunity to join UK Power Networks and help protect critical Operational Technology (OT) systems that support essential energy infrastructure across the UK.

This permanent position is ideal for an experienced cyber security professional who wants to work on nationally important systems. The successful candidate will support the delivery, maintenance, and improvement of cyber security controls across a complex OT environment while helping ensure safe, reliable, and resilient electricity distribution services.

Job Description

UK Power Networks is looking for a Cyber Security OT Engineer to join its Information Systems team in Ipswich.

Reporting to the Cyber Security OT Engineering Manager, you will play an important role in protecting Operational Technology infrastructure from cyber threats. The role involves working with a broad range of technologies, including firewalls, SIEM platforms, privileged access management systems, endpoint protection tools, intrusion detection systems, Cisco ISE, and SCADA-related environments.

You will work closely with internal teams, external service providers, and specialist partners to strengthen cyber resilience across critical operational systems. The position provides exposure to cyber security implementation, monitoring, incident response, resilience testing, compliance activities, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Support and enhance Operational Technology cyber security systems
• Help maintain secure and reliable critical infrastructure environments
• Monitor and improve OT cyber security controls
• Support cyber security incident response activities
• Assist with resilience testing and security assessments
• Participate in change management processes
• Support regulatory and compliance requirements
• Work with internal stakeholders and specialist partners
• Help strengthen security across network and control environments
• Contribute to cyber security improvement projects
• Support the delivery of secure operational technology solutions
• Assist with monitoring and threat detection activities

Required Skills and Experience

Applicants should have experience in cyber security, networking, or Operational Technology environments.

Suitable candidates may possess knowledge in areas such as:

• Operational Technology (OT) security
• Cyber security engineering
• Network security
• Firewall administration
• Security Information and Event Management (SIEM)
• Privileged Access Management (PAM)
• Endpoint security solutions
• Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS)
• Cisco ISE
• Virtualised infrastructure
• VPN technologies
• Dynamic routing
• Microsoft security technologies
• Linux security environments

Experience with SCADA systems, industrial protocols, OT incident response, or cyber security standards is highly desirable.

Preferred Technical Knowledge

Candidates with experience in the following technologies may be particularly well suited for the role:

• Fortinet security solutions
• Cisco ISE
• Virtualisation platforms
• SCADA environments
• Industrial control systems
• OT network security
• Security monitoring platforms
• Critical infrastructure protection

Benefits

UK Power Networks offers a competitive benefits package that supports employee wellbeing and career development.

Benefits include:

• Salary up to £66,000 per year
• 7.5% annual bonus
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Personal Pension Plan
• Employer pension contributions
• Reservist leave benefits
• Employee discount schemes
• Discounted gym membership
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Occupational Health support
• Season Ticket Loan Scheme
• Tenancy Loan Deposit Scheme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Home & Tech Scheme
• Green Car Leasing Scheme

These benefits are designed to support both personal and professional wellbeing.

Career Development

This role offers the opportunity to work within a specialist cyber security team responsible for protecting critical national infrastructure.

You will gain exposure to a wide range of Operational Technology security disciplines, including:

• Cyber security operations
• Threat detection and monitoring
• Incident response
• Compliance and governance
• Infrastructure security
• Industrial control system security
• Security architecture and resilience

The position provides valuable experience for professionals looking to develop expertise within the rapidly growing OT cyber security sector.

Why Join UK Power Networks?

UK Power Networks plays a vital role in delivering reliable electricity services to millions of customers.

As a Cyber Security OT Engineer, you will help protect systems that support essential public services while working on challenging projects that contribute directly to the security and resilience of critical infrastructure.

This role combines technical challenge, career growth, competitive rewards, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact within the energy sector.

How to Apply

Interested candidates who meet the requirements are encouraged to apply for the Cyber Security OT Engineer job in Ipswich.

Applicants should review the full employer requirements before submitting their application and ensure that their experience aligns with the technical and operational needs of the role.

Equal Opportunity Employer

UK Power Networks is committed to creating an inclusive workplace and welcomes applications from qualified candidates from diverse backgrounds.

Applicant Safety Notice

Applicants should never send money or disclose financial information during the recruitment process. Any request for payment in connection with a job application should be treated as suspicious and reported immediately.