Controls Engineer - Cyber Security

Job Title:Controls Engineer - Cyber Security
Location: Ashby-de-la-Zouch
Salary: £50,000 - £55,000
The client is a leading company in the manufacturing of electrical generators typically for gas turbine and steam turbine driven applications, known for its innovative solutions and cutting-edge technology.
In this role as a Controls Engineer - Cyber Security, you will be responsible for analysing security requirements, conducting risk assessments, and supporting the engineering team to create Cyber Security compliance for PRISMIC components/control systems. Additionally, you will work with project, system engineering, and product management teams to identify standards requirements and ensure compliance.
Key Responsibilities

• Enhancing PRISMIC control software to ensure compliance with Cyber Security standards for Windows & QNX platforms.
• Developing best practices, procedures, checklists, and implementing security standards for control systems.
• Implementing secure network protocols such as SSL/TLS, HTTPS, SSH, SFTP, and secure industrial protocols for PRISMIC control systems.
• Conducting and maintaining ongoing threat analysis and risk assessment processes to proactively identify and mitigate potential security risks for PRISMIC systems.
• Ensuring high standards of software quality control using GitLab.
• Supporting project execution by preparing and reviewing technical specifications and providing applications engineering expertise for control system projects.
• Participating actively in cross-functional activities, such as customer meetings, quality improvement initiatives, and project reviews.

Job Requirements

• A bachelor's degree in software/controls/electrical engineering or equivalent.
• Proven experience in Cyber Security implementation within control systems, including risk assessment, protecting control system, encryption, password protection, security protocols, and IEC/international Standards.
• Proven experience in interpreting customer/Cyber Security standards requirements, network topology to create compliant solutions.
• Strong C++ programming experience.
• C# programming experience (will be an advantage).
• Knowledge of software-based microsystems/control and communication systems, including Modbus, TCP-IP Ethernet, network communications, and its redundancy.
• Knowledge of automation and control system cybersecurity standards such as IEC62443.
• Knowledge of operating systems such as QNX, Linux, and Windows.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Work-Life Balance and Benefits
We understand that everyone has different ways of working and delivering their best. We offer flexible working patterns, including working flexible hours to help you fit everything into your day and work when you are most productive.
Company Culture
We believe that our people are the key to our success. We invest in the health and well-being of our workforce and provide training and rewards for talent development. We value diversity and inclusion and strive to create an environment where everyone can bring their whole authentic selves to work. Join us and experience contemporary work-life balance policies, wellbeing activities, comprehensive private medical care options, life insurance and disability programs, tailored financial programs, and additional elected or voluntary benefits.
Apply now to be a part of a dynamic team driving innovation and excellence.