Cyber Security Operational Technology Specialist
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Cyber Security Operational Technology Specialist
Company: [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]
Location: Bath (Hybrid)
Job Type: Permanent
Salary: Dependent on experience
Closing Date: May 17 2026
Job Description
We are seeking a Cyber Security Operational Technology Specialist to perform essential cyber security activities defending [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]'s OT environment. This is a hybrid role based in our Bath head office.
What you'll do
- Develop, deliver, and maintain secure standards and practices tailored to the unique requirements of the OT environment
- Improve visibility of assets and advanced incident detection and develop the means to contain and respond to security threats
- Conduct cyber and security incident response
- Maintain and develop cyber security expertise
- Maintain the organisation's situational awareness
- Manage and maintain security tools and sensors
- Represent the Security Coordination Centre (SCC)
- Support operational planning, reporting and compliance
- Deliver and maintain secure standards and practices
- Drive security improvements across the environment
- Guide and support cyber security across the business
What you'll need
- Very strong ability to respond and adapt in a fast-changing environment, be initiative-taking, work well under pressure and be confident in engaging with Stakeholders at all levels of the organisation
- The ability to use, manage and maintain various cyber security tooling, including EDRs, NDRs and SIEM platforms
- Strong understanding of important security concepts and security best practices
- Strong experience analysing events, incidents and threats
- An enthusiasm for cyber security and keen to promote security awareness
- Very strong written communication skills, with experience of documenting policies, procedures, security requirements and reporting
- Very strong verbal communication and relationship building skills
- The ability to collaborate with multiple teams at different technical levels
- Strong knowledge of security protocols, technologies and best practices
- An understanding and passion to improve network defence, incident response, analytical skills, computer skills, and communication skills
- Risk management and cyber technical skills
- Knowledge of common cyber security threats and application of countermeasures
- Great knowledge of Tactics, Techniques and Procedures (TTP) e.g., MITRE Att&ck Framework
- Knowledge and experience to analyse and investigate Microsoft Windows (desktop and server), Unix and Linux operating system alerts
Desirables
- ISA/IEC 62443 Cybersecurity Fundamentals Specialist
- ISA/IEC 62443 Cybersecurity Design Specialist
- ISA/IEC 62443 Cybersecurity Risk Assessment Specialist
- ISA/IEC 62443 Cybersecurity Maintenance Specialist
- Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)
- CompTIA Security +
- GICSP (Global Industrial Cyber Security Professional)
- Other OT Security Certification
- EC-Council Incident Handler
- EC-Council Network Defender
What you'll receive
- A combined pension contribution of up to 20%.
- Career progression and professional development opportunities.
- 25 days' holiday rising to 28 with length of service.
- The opportunity to sell up to five days of holiday every year.
- The opportunity to buy up to ten days of holiday each year (subject to conditions).
- A healthcare package that allows you to claim back healthcare costs.
- Life assurance of up to eight times your salary.
- The opportunity to lease a new electric car through salary sacrifice (subject to conditions).
- Cashback and discounts from more than 3,000 retailers.
- One paid volunteering day each year.
- Enhanced family leave and pay arrangements.
- Access to an interactive health and wellbeing platform.
- Support from trained mental health first aiders.
- A £1,000 referral fee if you recommend someone who is successfully recruited by us.
Who we are
[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is part of the international YTL Group based in Kuala Lumpur. The UK companies include: [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] – one of the top-performing water and sewerage companies in England and Wales, serving 2.9 million people across the South West; [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]; [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]; [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]; plus a number of other retail, environmental and specialist businesses.
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