OT Cyber Security Engineer

Salary: £29,000 - 69,000 per year

Requirements:

• We welcome candidates from industrial networking, infrastructure, control & instrumentation, OT environments, or cyber security backgrounds.
• We are looking for strong technical foundations and a passion for securing critical infrastructure.
• We ideally want experience in industrial, OT, or cyber security environments.
• We value knowledge of ICS/OT security frameworks such as IEC 62443 or NIS regulations.
• We look for strong network, infrastructure, or industrial communications experience.
• We want someone able to build relationships and work across multidisciplinary teams.
• We value a proactive, solutions-focused approach and the confidence to work independently.
• There may be some travel required to other sites and assets on an ad hoc basis.

Responsibilities:

• We protect critical operational technology across our growing portfolio of energy assets.
• We review new acquisitions and support risk assessments.
• We design secure OT architectures.
• We help shape cyber security standards across the business.
• We work closely with engineering, IT, security, and project teams.
• We provide expert advice on OT cyber security.
• We support projects throughout their lifecycle.

Technologies:

• Support
• Network
• Security

More:

We are Drax, generating dispatchable, renewable power and creating stable energy in an uncertain world. Building on our proud heritage, we aim to become the global leader in sustainable biomass and carbon removals, and we are working to enable a zero-carbon, lower-cost energy future. You will join our Cyber team at Drax Power Station in Selby, with hybrid working available. We offer a discretionary bonus, private healthcare, SAYE sharesave, personal accident cover, a group personal pension plan with up to 10% employer contributions, 25 days of holiday plus bank holidays, and reimbursement of one relevant professional membership. We are committed to inclusion, flexible working, and creating an environment where everyone feels valued and respected.

last updated 30 week of 2026