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

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