IT Security Operations Engineer

IT Security Operations Engineer - Contract (OT Production Security)

Location: Malvern, Remote possible
Contract Type: Contract, Outside IR35
Day Rate: Up to £500 per day, 6 month contract

About the Role:
I am seeking an experienced IT Security Operations Engineer to join our client on a contract basis, focusing on Operational Technology (OT) Production Security.

This role will involve working closely with both IT and OT teams to ensure the security and resilience of critical production environments.

The ideal candidate will bring hands-on experience in securing OT environments, monitoring, incident response, and proactive threat mitigation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Monitor, detect, and respond to security threats within OT/Production environments.


• Collaborate with IT and OT teams to implement security controls, policies, and procedures.


• Perform vulnerability assessments and risk analysis specific to OT systems.


• Assist in designing and maintaining security monitoring tools for OT networks.


• Conduct incident investigations, forensics, and root cause analysis for OT security events.


• Provide guidance on secure configuration and hardening of OT devices and networks.


• Support compliance with regulatory and industry standards (e.g., IEC 62443, NIST).


• Participate in security audits, reporting, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Required Skills & Experience:

• Proven experience in IT Security Operations, particularly within OT or Industrial Control Systems (ICS) environments.


• Hands-on experience with security monitoring, SIEM tools, and incident response.


• Knowledge of OT protocols, SCADA systems, PLCs, and industrial networks.


• Strong understanding of cybersecurity frameworks and best practices for OT.


• Ability to work independently and as part of a cross-functional team.


• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.

Desirable Skills:

• Certifications such as CISSP, GICSP, GIAC, or relevant OT security certifications.


• Experience with network segmentation, firewalls, and secure remote access for OT networks.


• Familiarity with vulnerability scanning and threat intelligence for industrial systems.