OT Engineer (Newcastle)

OT Infrastructure Engineer (SC Cleared)

£425 per day | Outside IR35 | 3-Month Initial Contract
Newcastle | Hybrid (2 Days Onsite, 3 Days Remote)

We are currently recruiting for two experienced OT Infrastructure Engineers to support a major critical infrastructure programme. This is an excellent opportunity to join a high-profile project, working within secure Operational Technology (OT) environments and helping to deliver key infrastructure and cyber security initiatives.

This is an initial 3-month contract with a strong likelihood of extension and requires candidates to hold active SC Clearance.

The Role

As an OT Infrastructure Engineer, you will be responsible for deploying, enhancing and securing OT infrastructure environments, working closely with engineering teams, cyber security specialists and programme stakeholders.

You will support the implementation of infrastructure and security technologies, produce technical documentation and contribute to knowledge transfer activities that help strengthen internal engineering capability.

Key Responsibilities

Deploy and support IT and OT infrastructure solutions
Implement and configure Fortinet technologies
Build and deploy Microsoft Windows environments across physical and virtual platforms
Build and administer Linux environments
Configure and support Dell VxRail, VMware ESXi and virtualisation technologies
Implement security hardening within OT environments
Deploy and integrate cyber security products and controls
Produce technical documentation and requirements packs
Work within complex multi-supplier delivery environments
Engage with engineering, cyber security and programme governance stakeholders
Support knowledge transfer and capability uplift activitiesEssential Skills & Experience

Strong infrastructure engineering background across both IT and Operational Technology environments
Experience working within secure or critical infrastructure environments
Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills
Experience working within complex governance and multi-supplier environments
Excellent technical documentation skills
Fortinet product suite implementation experience
Microsoft Windows build and deployment experience
Linux build and deployment experience
VMware ESXi and Dell VxRail experience
Security hardening and infrastructure security implementationDesirable Experience

SCADA environments and technologies
Privileged Access Management (PAM)
Carbon Black App Control
McAfee / Trellix ePO
Tenable Vulnerability Management
Nessus Scanners
On-Premise PKI / Certificate Authority implementation
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed