IT/OT Engineering Configuration Specialist
Salary: Up to £61,000 + 15% Bonus + 18% Pension
Location: Hybrid (3 days a week on-site)
Role Overview
We are seeking an IT/OT Engineering Configuration Specialist to oversee and maintain the engineering configurations of IT/OT devices and equipment in a non-production environment. This role plays a critical part in ensuring system availability, security, and reliability while supporting both project and business-as-usual (BAU) operations.
Key Responsibilities
* Manage the engineering configurations of IT/OT devices, including firmware and software within test labs.
* Maintain security standards and ensure compliance with best practices.
* Support incidents, change management, problem resolution, and configuration requests.
* Work collaboratively with internal technical teams and external vendors to align IT/OT environment requirements.
* Develop and maintain documentation, policies, and standard operating procedures.
* Support patch management, ensuring minimal downtime and seamless system upgrades.
* Oversee engineering configuration tools, including firmware and software version tracking.
* Contribute to asset management, ensuring optimal lifecycle value and obsolescence planning.
* Assist in disaster recovery planning and service continuity tests.
* Support audit and compliance activities across IT/OT environments.
* Provide technical training and guidance to operational teams on OT configuration.
Skills & Experience Required
* Degree in Computing, IT, Engineering, or equivalent experience/certifications.
* Strong IT infrastructure knowledge, particularly in Operational Technology (OT).
* Experience with engineering systems, configurations, and associated tools.
* Expertise in SCADA systems, PLCs, RTUs, and industrial control technologies.
* Proficiency with ISaGRAF, Crimson, and function block development for OT.
* Strong understanding of cybersecurity principles in IT/OT environments.
* Experience working in regulated environments (utilities, finance, etc.).
* Knowledge of Prince2, Agile, Jira, Scrum, and ITIL frameworks.
* Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
Additional Details
* Part of an on-call & standby rota.
* Requires additional security vetting due to the operationally critical nature of the role.