Senior Security Engineer (IT/OT)

• Reading - ideally hybrid, however a degree of flexibility may be available for those based further afield.
• Salary - negotiable + 15% bonus scheme & benefits package

My client, a leading global manufacturer based in Reading are actively recruiting for an experienced security engineer to join their team. Working in a small team of 3, you will report directly into the Head of Cyber Security and will have a huge amount of involvement around driving forward the continuous improvement for their IT and OT security estate.

The role

• You will be responsible for maintaining existing security tools ensuring the security and resilience of our IT environment, whilst also building a good understanding of OT security tooling and principles. You will actively contribute to architecture review boards, provide expert advice for projects, and assess and implement IT security tooling to enhance our overall security posture.
• Maintain and manage security technology in accordance with Standard Industries security standards.
• Conduct regular assessments of security technology configurations and respond accordingly to cybersecurity threats.
• Stay updated on emerging technologies and trends in cybersecurity tooling.
• Collaborate with internal teams and vendors to evaluate and implement effective security solutions.
• Provide expert security guidance on configuration and best practice use of security technologies
• Collaborate with OT teams to assess and enhance the security of operational technology systems.
• Continuously evaluate OT security tooling and configuration to provide the best protection of critical infrastructure.
• Provide guidance on securing OT assets and networks.
• Actively participate in architecture review boards for IT and OT projects.
• Review and assess proposed solutions for security vulnerabilities.
• Provide recommendations to ensure projects align with security best practices.
• Offer expert advice on security architecture for IT related projects.

Experience

• 5-10 years' work experience in IT Security engineering.
• Knowledge of common information technology management frameworks such as ISO/IEC 27001, ITIL, COBIT, and NIST.
• Strong knowledge of network security, operating systems, databases, web applications, and cloud computing.
• Strong understanding of security technologies, such as Firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems, SIEM, antivirus, and data loss prevention.
• Experience with security assessment tools and techniques, including vulnerability scanning and penetration testing.
• Proven experience as an IT Security Engineer with exposure to OT security - Claroty

For more details, please reach out to Mary Pearson on - (see below) #INDTECH