Operational Technology Cybersecurity Engineer

Uniper SE

Operational Technology Cybersecurity Engineer

£61000

Uniper SE, Sandiway, Cheshire West and Chester

  • Full time
  • Permanent
  • Remote working

Posted 3 weeks ago, 25 Aug | Get your application in now before you miss out!

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: 6a2d9786843f4f08ada8a9d10996615f

Full Job Description

  • You will work across engineering disciplines to ensure continuous deployment of best practice in cyber security defence.

  • You will provide operational support for the site DCS system including system updates, upgrades, fault finding and modification.

  • Led by the DCS Engineer, you will deploy, maintain and continuously improve the site OT Cyber Security Strategy

  • You will support OT-Security Operations Centre (SOC) in the investigation and response of security alerts and incidents.

  • You will support the site Information Security Representative with ongoing security risk assessments, table-top exercises and security testing for site operational technology equipment.

  • You will maintain site security technologies including antivirus, application whitelisting, intrusion detection system, asset management and user analysis system.

  • You will maintain site security documentation including asset inventory registers, backup and restoration procedures, supplier lists, access control lists, network diagrams, regular reporting etc

    Degree level or equivalent qualifications and experience in cyber security / control engineering / automation engineering

  • In depth knowledge of OT security, Distributed Control Systems and Process Control concepts/philosophies

  • Strong communication and coordination skills

  • Can work effectively and flexibly in a high performing team

  • Use and knowledge of best practice tools for resolving engineering issues to root cause level.

  • Desirable:
  • Has an extensive understanding of health and safety and environmental legislation including COMAH.

  • Has proven ability to engage and communicate effectively with all stakeholders

  • Has an understanding of the health, safety and environmental aspects of the management of external service providers


  • Your qualities

    We have an opportunity for an OT Cybersecurity Engineer to join our highly skilled engineering team at Holford Gas Storage. As part of the UK critical infrastructure, this modern and highly automated facility is a key player in the UK energy portfolio.

    We are Uniper

    At Uniper, we are pro-actively transforming the world of energy whilst at the same time ensuring security of energy supply. As an internationally operating company, we work in very diverse teams with the greatest possible working time flexibility for our employees. Our corporate culture is characterized by equal opportunities, mutual appreciation, and respect. With us, you will be able to develop new business models, work on technological solutions for a modern, sustainable, and future-oriented energy supply as well as pro-actively help to shape changes. Interested? Then we will look forward to meeting you!

    At Uniper, we not only reward our employees with attractive salaries, an excellent company pension and health related benefits for their hard work and dedication to shaping the future energy transition. You can also expect a supportive working culture that offers a wide range of creative and innovative ideas. We enable various flexible working arrangements, whilst also supporting with home office equipment.
    Through regular training and workshops, together we work towards visualising yourself in our company as if it were your own. We support you in highlighting your individual potential, achieving your personal goals, and reaching your ambitions. We invite you to become part of our diverse company with international colleagues from more than 80 countries. As an employer, Uniper has committed itself to providing special support to certain areas:
  • Competitive salary

  • Personal development and Learning opportunities

  • Enhanced company pension - With up to 12% company contributions

  • 26 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays

  • Electric vehicle charging at our sites

  • In house Occupational Health Services

  • Company funded Private Medical Insurance including free GP service

  • Performance related benefits

  • Access to a range of flexible benefits such as Share Incentive Plan, Dental, Critical Illness and Life Insurance, Cycle2Work, or buy and sell extra holiday

  • Future career opportunities (UK & International) with a strong focus on Diversity Equity and Inclusion


  • Our employees are the reason for our success. Therefore, you will find many other benefits at the local level to help you reach your potential. Energy evolutionary wanted!