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Permanent

Cyber Security Lead

Cheshire
money-bag £75000 - £90000/annum
223932202
Posted Yesterday

This permanent role is pivotal in developing, implementing, and managing cybersecurity strategies to protect critical national infrastructure systems, ensuring compliance with key regulatory requirements.



Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead the design, implementation, and upkeep of the OT Cybersecurity Management System and policies to OG86 and IEC(phone number removed)-1 compliance.
  • Conduct risk assessments and threat modeling for OT environments in accordance with IEC(phone number removed)-2.
  • Manage NIS compliance for OT Networks and produce the NIS annual report.
  • Collaborate withOT Engineers to manage security controls for ICS, SCADA, and other OT systems.
  • Oversee incident response and recovery procedures for OT-related cyber events reported by 24/7 OT SOC.
  • Develop and deliver OT cybersecurity awareness and training programs.
  • Monitor and report on OT cybersecurity posture and KPIs to senior leadership.
  • Represent OT Cybersecurity in the Refinery change control process.


Job Requirements:

  • A bachelor''s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related discipline.
  • Relevant certifications such as GICSP, CISSP, CISM, or ISA/IEC 62443 are preferred.
  • Significant experience working in cybersecurity or operational technology (OT) environments within critical national infrastructure (CNI) sectors such as power, oil & gas, transportation.
  • Strong understanding of industrial control systems (ICS) and communication protocols such as Modbus, OPC, and DNP3.
  • Proven experience with OT network architecture, including network segmentation, firewalls, and secure remote access.
  • Practical knowledge of key regulatory and compliance frameworks, including COMAH, NIS, HSE OG86, and ISO/IEC 62443.


Key Competencies:

  • Strategic thinking and leadership
  • Strong communication and stakeholder engagement
  • Analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to work under pressure in high-risk environments
  • Ability to manage OT Cybersecurity projects
  • Collaborative mindset across multidisciplinary teams


Desirable Experience:

  • Experience in oil & gas, energy, utilities, or manufacturing sectors.
  • Hands-on experience with OT security tools (e.g., Claroty, Dragos).
  • Participation in cyber incident simulations or red/blue team exercises.



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