Operational Technology (OT) Engineers
ALTEN
Old RomneyOn-siteEst. £43k - £60k (similar roles)full timeEnergy & EnvironmentPosted 2 days agoEarly applicant likely
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As an Operational Technology (OT) Engineer, you will join our teams in Romney Marsh, UK to support our activities within the Nuclear sector.
You will support the maintenance, configuration control, and cyber resilience of plant OT systems, working closely with engineering and operations teams to ensure systems remain secure, compliant, and reliable.
You will gain hands-on experience in industrial environments, developing expertise in OT systems, asset management, and cyber security practices within a highly regulated, safety-critical industry.
- Location: Romney Marsh, UK
- On Site: 5 days
- Clearance: BPSS
- Experience Level: 2- 5 YOE
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide technical support for OT systems and cyber security management across the full lifecycle (development to in-service operation)
- Support configuration control and system management, including tools, data, and repositories
- Ensure OT security, regulatory compliance, and industrial safety are embedded in all activities
- Act as a point of contact for site OT security matters, supporting:
- Plant Computer Systems Security (PCSS) practitioners
- Cyber security (Blue Team) activities
- Maintain and support key OT documentation and systems, including:
- Plant network diagrams
- OT asset registers
- Security case documentation
- Security operating procedures
- Cyber incident response processes
- Contribute to continuous improvement by sharing feedback and supporting team development
Required Skills:
- Understanding of the lifecycle of OT / I&C systems, particularly:
- Configuration control
- Security considerations
- In-service management
- Strong analytical mindset with attention to detail
Required Qualifications:
- A degree in Software Engineering, Cybersecurity or a closely related technical discipline, or equivalent military experience
- Eligible for (or holding) UK security clearance
Desirable Skills:
- Up to 2 years’ experience (or relevant placements) in Operational Technology (OT) systems
- Industrial control / I&C systems
- Configuration management or cyber security
- System reliability and fault tolerance
- Proof testing and maintenance practices
- Through-life asset management and obsolescence
- IEC 62443
- NIST Cyber Security Framework
- IEC 61508
- Interest in OT cyber security, industrial networks, and infrastructure systems
About ALTEN
ALTEN provides engineering design and development services for aerospace and defence programmes, hiring specialists in mechanical design, systems integration, and firmware engineering for complex projects like gas turbine engines and high-reliability embedded systems.
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