Cyber Security Engineer

Pest

IT and Telecommunication

Remote 5-10 Years Of Professional Experience

Short Description

We are looking for a Cyber Security Engineer to join an international cybersecurity team supporting a global technology company operating in the smart infrastructure and utility sector. In this client-facing role, you'll work as an integrated member of the customer's security organisation, helping to strengthen and operate security controls across both enterprise IT and OP/IoT environments.This is a highly technical, hands-on engineering position where you'll collaborate with internal security, infrastructure and engineering teams to implement, optimise and maintain cybersecurity solutions. The role combines traditional enterprise security with the protection of connected devices and operational technology, making it ideal for someone who enjoys working across multiple technology domains.

Description

Act as a trusted cybersecurity engineering partner, supporting the implementation and day-to-day operation of security technologies across enterprise IT and OT/IoT environments
Deploy, configure and maintain security solutions covering identity and access management, endpoint protection, cloud security and network security
Support the protection of connected devices by implementing security controls such as network segmentation, asset visibility, secure device onboarding and patch management
Work closely with infrastructure, cloud and engineering teams to translate security requirements into scalable technical solutions
Collaborate with SOC and MDR teams to improve detection capabilities, optimise alert quality and enhance monitoring coverage
Integrate new systems, devices and log sources into SIEM and monitoring platforms while ensuring accurate data collection and correlation
Contribute to identify security initiatives, including privileged access management and non-human identity governance
Assist in incident response activities by supporting investigate, containment, remediation and continuous security improvements
Create and maintain technical documentation, operational procedures and implementation guides
Identify security gaps and recommend or implement improvements across IT and OT environments

Requirements

At least 5 years of practical experience in cybersecurity engineering with a strong focus on implementing and operating security technologies
Hands-on experience with enterprise security solutions including IAM/PAM, EDR/XDR, cloud security (Azure, AWS and/or GCP) and network security technologies
Experience securing OT, IoT or other connected-device environments, including asset management, segmentation and secure device lifecycle processes
Good understanding of industrial networking concepts and the differences between traditional IT and OT security
Previous collaboration with SOC and MDR teams, including alert investigation, detection tuning and monitoring optimisation
Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills with the ability to work independently in production environments
Excellent communication skills and confidence working directly with client stakeholders and technical teams
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security or a related discipline, or equivalent industry experience

Nice to Have:

Industry certification such as CISSP, GICSP, Security+ other recognised cybersecurity credentials
Experience with OT security platforms such as Clatory, Dragos or Nozomi Networks
Familiarity with industrial cybersecurity frameworks and standards, including IEC 52443
Previous experience working n a resident engineer, managed services or customer-embedded security engineering role
Knowledge of identity governance, privileged access management or non-human identity security concepts
Experience supporting organisations within manufacturing, utilities, industrial automation or other critical infrastructure sectors