Senior Cyber Security Engineer

The People Network · Tyne And Wear, Tyne and Wear

Senior Cyber Security Engineer at The People Network, based in Tyne And Wear, Tyne and Wear, paying £75,000 per annum. This is a permanent role with hybrid working.

Salary
£75,000 per annum
Location
Tyne And Wear, Tyne and Wear · Hybrid
Contract
Permanent
Posted
1 week ago
Closes
21 Aug 2026
Sector
Security Officer

About 50% above the going rate for security officer

Reference V-41571

About the role

Senior Cybersecurity Engineer – OT / Critical Infrastructure
North East | Hybrid
 
We’re looking for a Senior Cybersecurity Engineer with strong IEC 62443 (essential) knowledge to join a team working on the protection of critical infrastructure and industrial environments.
This is a great opportunity for someone with a strong cybersecurity background who wants to develop further within Operational Technology (OT), IEC 62443. Industrial Control Systems (ICS), and secure engineering solutions.
 
Key responsibilities:
  • Design and support secure cybersecurity architectures across projects.
    • Develop cybersecurity models aligned to industry standards.
    • Support Product & Solution Security activities across engineering teams.
    • Manage Cyber Security Test activities, including FAT and SAT.
    • Identify improvements to security processes and overall security posture.
    • Provide cybersecurity guidance across project teams.
 
Essential experience:
  • Strong cybersecurity background.
    • Experience within OT / ICS, industrial automation, or critical infrastructure security.
    • Knowledge of IEC 62443 (essential).
    • Understanding of standards such as IEC 62351, IEC 61850 and NIS2.
    • Exposure to OT networks and security technologies including firewalls, IDS/IPS, IPSec and SSL/TLS.
    • Strong stakeholder communication skills.
 
Desirable:
  • CISSP, GICSP, CISA or similar certifications.
    • Experience with substation automation, virtualisation, networking or cloud technologies.
 
Hybrid working | Competitive salary + benefits
A fantastic opportunity to apply your cybersecurity expertise in IEC 62443 environment in a role protecting the systems that keep essential services running.

Reference: V-41571 · Posted 1 week ago · Closes 21 Aug 2026 · Listed via The People Network

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