Cyber Security Engineer in Hebburn

This role will be based at our Hebburn office and will include hybrid working which would be 75% office/home-based and 25% customer site travel.

We are looking for a Cybersecurity & Digital Services Engineer with experience in the Electrical Power Transmission & Distribution industry to join our growing team to help us find solutions consolidating and enhancing the Nation's electricity network for a smarter and brighter future tomorrow. This is a blended role, combining cybersecurity expertise with wider digital services engineering, including IoT, connected systems, and cloud-based solutions. While cybersecurity will form the core of your work, you will also contribute to broader digitalisation initiatives across our customer base.

The position offers a highly varied scope, including consultancy, system design, engineering delivery, and hands-on project work. Whether you are developing your career or bring significant experience, this role offers the opportunity to shape and grow within a critical national infrastructure environment. We welcome applications from candidates at experienced Engineer through to Senior level, and the level of the role and responsibilities will be aligned to your experience and capability during the selection process.

What You'll Be Doing

• You will be involved across the full project lifecycle, including:
• Support cybersecurity engineering within Operational Technology (OT) environments (e.g. SCADA, PLCs, substation control systems, industrial networks).
• Assist in securing industrial assets through best practices such as system hardening, network segmentation, and access control.
• Contribute to the configuration, testing, and commissioning of Digital Services and IoT solutions.
• Support cybersecurity risk and vulnerability assessments, helping identify and mitigate threats.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams (engineering, project management, proposals) to integrate cybersecurity into delivery.
• Support Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), pre-FAT activities, and site commissioning.
• Act as a technical point of contact for internal teams and customers, supporting troubleshooting and implementation.
• Help promote cybersecurity awareness and standards across customers and stakeholders.

For more experienced candidates you may also:

• Lead the design of secure ICS/OT architectures aligned to industry standards.
• Own and deliver threat and risk assessment activities, including gap analysis and compliance reviews.
• Provide technical leadership within projects and support less experienced team members.
• Engage more directly with customers and stakeholders as a domain expert.

What We're Looking For

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify and resolve complex issues in OT or industrial environments.
• Experience with industrial networking and cybersecurity fundamentals (e.g. segmentation, access control, system hardening).
• Understanding of OT/ICS environments and how they differ from enterprise IT.
• Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly and work collaboratively with multi-functional teams.
• Proactive and organised approach, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and drive improvements.
• Attention to detail, particularly in documentation, testing, and compliance.

For more experienced candidates, we would expect:

• Experience in design and architecture.
• Exposure to consultancy engagements.
• Involvement in risk and threat assessments.

Desirable experience:

• Experience in OT/ICS cybersecurity, industrial automation, or critical infrastructure.
• Familiarity with industry standards (e.g. IEC 62443, NIS2, ISO 27001).
• Experience delivering cybersecurity within engineering or project environments.
• Exposure to security tools (e.g. firewalls, SIEM, vulnerability scanning).
• Background in power systems, substations, or similar industries.
• Relevant degree or certifications (e.g. CISSP, GICSP, CISA), or willingness to work towards them.

Key Behaviours We Value:

• Beyond technical skills, we are looking for individuals who:
• Approach challenges with creativity and curiosity.
• Thrive in complex, non-standard environments.
• Are collaborative team players.
• Demonstrate a strong learning mindset and adaptability.

What can we offer?

• Performance-Based Bonus: Enjoy an annual bonus linked to the company's performance.
• Flexible Working Hours: Achieve a healthy work-life balance with our flexible working arrangements.
• Pension Plan: Secure your future with our generous pension scheme, with employer contributions up to 10%.
• Time Off: Recharge and rejuvenate with 26 days of annual leave (plus bank holidays), and the option to buy or sell an additional 5 days!

We are fully committed to providing equal opportunities and building an inclusive workplace where a broad range of backgrounds and perspectives thrive. We embrace the many ways people think, learn, and experience the world because we know that diverse minds drive innovation. So that we can support you to be your best during the application and interview process, please let us know if you have any specific requirements.