Job Description Principle Network & Cyber Security Engineer – 12 Months Contract

Hybrid 2 days Tuesday & Wednesday, other 3 remote

OUTSIDE OF IR35

Preferred Locations: Aberdeen, Staines, Glasgow, or Reading

Applicants must pass the HMG Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) check.

We are seeking a Principal Network & Cyber Security Engineer with experience in Automation & Control Network design & implementation to join our Systems Integration team.

As a Principal Network & Cyber Security Engineer, you will support our projects by providing expertise in cyber security, networking, secure architectures, vulnerability & risk assessments, and related technologies & procedures. Your role involves discovering vulnerabilities & risks in networks, software systems, & data centers through ongoing scans, monitoring data, and ensuring updates to hardware & software.

Our Systems Integration team works with high-profile clients across the energy sector, delivering automation & control solutions for safer and more efficient operations.

Within the team, you'll help architect digital ecosystems that are inherently safe, cyber-secure, and operable, integrating client source systems across IT & OT environments, and securely managing OT data for transformation.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, & test networks supporting Automation & Control Systems
• Identify & define network requirements for automation & control solutions
• Develop detailed network architecture & data flow diagrams
• Produce cybersecurity implementation specifications & network schedules
• Create testing procedures & migration strategies
• Select suitable network components & review vendor drawings
• Support project objectives & apply integration concepts across systems & vendors
• Conduct Cyber Security Risk Assessments & advise on mitigation
• Evaluate client security posture & identify vulnerabilities
• Stay current with security trends, threats, & best practices

Skills & Qualifications

• BSc Degree or equivalent experience
• Experience in Control System Network Design Engineering
• Knowledge of IEC62443 & IEC 27001 standards
• Experience with automation & control platforms, including Rockwell & Schneider PLC/SCADA systems (advantageous)
• Understanding of cybersecurity standards, data protection, & compliance
• Hands-on experience with cybersecurity tools
• Strong organizational skills & attention to detail

Desirable

• Knowledge of process automation & real-time systems
• Experience with vulnerability, risk management, & penetration testing tools

Candidates must be eligible to work in the UK.

NES Fircroft is a leading engineering staffing provider with over 90 years of experience, supporting sectors worldwide. We assist with visas, work permits, benefits, & accommodation to ensure contractors can work safely & compliantly.