Senior Network and Cybersecurity Engineer

Stafford, United Kingdom

Full Time

Posted August 28, 2026

£27k - £29k· Est.

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Classification: Modern power-system classification not yet published for this listing.Legacy source industry field: Power Generation
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This is a senior technical engineering leadership role, operating as the bridge between technical execution and project management.

Design and Architecture: Lead the end-to-end design of secure networks and communication architectures, adhering to IEC 62443 3 3 principles. Build functional infrastructure from the ground up (Networking, virtualization, server OS).
Compliance and Lifecycle: Ensure adherence to Secure Deployment Guides and Security Assurance Plans. Manage vulnerability monitoring, patch management and disaster recovery processes.
Technical Oversight: Define IP address strategies, perform substation level hardening, and evaluate Network and Cybersecurity solutions from 3rd party suppliers.
Tendering and Regulatory Support: Support bidding processes with knowledge of regulations such as EU NIS, NERC, and BDES; map requirements between varying Network and Cybersecurity standards.
Operational Execution: Lead design, configuration, and testing to meet project budgets and schedules. Oversee FAT (Factory Acceptance Testing) and assist with on-site installation and commissioning of LAN networks.
Documentation: Ensure all technical documentation aligns with engineering policies and procedures, including appropriate confidentiality levels.

Technical Foundation: Proven expertise in Industrial Networking, Systems Architecture, or Cybersecurity. You should possess relevant technical knowledge gained through either a degree in a related field OR equivalent industry recognized certifications (e.g., GICSP, ISA/IEC 62443 Expert, CCNP, CCIE, VCP).
Domain Expertise: Experience in industrial control and protection system design, specifically within Distributed Control Systems and Substation Automation (IEC 61850 environments).
Cybersecurity Standards: Applied expertise in IEC 62443 standards (parts 4 1, 4 2, 3 3, 2 4) and hands on experience with firewalls (Fortinet), IDS (Nozomi, Radiflow), VPN/PKI, and endpoint security.
Networking: Excellent knowledge of Layer 2 and 3 protocols (IPv4, OSPF, VRRP, LACP, SNMP, SSH, SFTP). Ability to build functional infrastructure from the ground up.
Systems and Infrastructure: Experience with virtualization (VMware, HyperV, Proxmox) and Windows Server configuration.
Industrial Protocols: Proficient in IEC 101/104, PTP, OPC UA, DNP3, Modbus TCP/IP and diagnostic debugging using Wireshark.
Product Familiarity: Experience with GE Reason, Westermo, or Meinberg products is advantageous.