Senior OT Infrastructure / Cyber Security Engineer

Sword is a leading provider of business technology solutions within the Energy, Public and Finance Sectors, driving transformational change within our clients.  We use proven technology, specialist teams and domain expertise to build solid technical foundations across platforms, data, and business applications.  We have a passion for using technology to solve business problems, working in partnership with our clients to help in achieving their goals. 

This is a hands-on role for a technically strong individual who can support the delivery of OT Infrastructure and Cyber Security projects in complex industrial environments. You will work closely with clients and project teams to install, configure and support critical infrastructure, contribute to secure network integration, and provide on-site technical leadership within a fast-paced delivery setting.

 Key Responsibilities:

• Install, configure and support PCs, laptops, servers, and enterprise/industrial switch hardware.
• Support OT and ICS environments, including vendor network integration and on-site troubleshooting.
• Produce accurate technical documentation and diagrams, including functional and detailed designs, equipment configurations, test plans, procedures, integration documents, and commissioning documentation.
• Work as the point of contact for your workstream on site, supporting delivery within a small dedicated technical team.
• Collaborate with senior client stakeholders, helping shape appropriate technical solutions while maintaining strong working relationships.
• Liaise with design authority to resolve issues and implement solutions within agreed design constraints.
• Deliver effectively within structured project environments and demanding timeframes across engineering, construction, network integration and cyber security projects.

Requirements

• Strong understanding of Windows operating systems, Server 2022 and Windows 10.  
• Understanding of Linux operating systems. 
• Experience of Windows and Linux device hardening in accordance with industry best practices and standards. 
• Experience installing, configuring and supporting PC, laptop, server and enterprise / industrial switch hardware. 
• Understanding of enterprise / industrial network protocols (TCP/IP, modbus, VLANs, routing, switching). 
• Ability to produce accurate documentation and diagrams (functional and detailed designs, equipment configuration, test plans and procedures, integration documents, commissioning).   
• Experience of working within a delivery team within a structured delivery environment at fast pace. 
•  Experience of working within a delivery team within a structured delivery environment at fast pace. 
• Experience of being the Point of Contact for workstream, working on site, with small dedicated team (1 technical staff), supporting troubleshooting  of vendor network integration. 
• Experience of working with senior clients, able to influence and steer to an appropriate solution.
• Experience working within Engineering, Construction, Network Integration and Cyber Security Projects. 
• Ability to liaise with design authority regarding issues, solutions within appropriate design restrictions 

Benefits

At Sword, our core values and culture are based on caring about our people, investing in training and career development, and building inclusive teams where we are all encouraged to contribute to achieve success. We offer comprehensive benefits designed to support your professional development and enhance your overall quality of life.  In addition to a Competitive Salary, here's what you can expect as part of our benefits package: 

• Personalised Career Development: We create a development plan customised to your goals and aspirations, with a range of learning and development opportunities within a culture that encourages growth. 
• Flexible working: Flexible work arrangements to support your work-life balance.  We can’t promise to always be able to meet every request, however, are keen to discuss your individual preferences to make it work where we can. 
• A Fantastic Benefits Package: This includes generous annual leave allowance, enhanced family friendly benefits, pension scheme, access to private health, well-being, and insurance schemes.

At Sword we are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace and are proud to be an equal opportunities employer, ensuring that all applicants receive fair and equal consideration for employment, regardless of whether they meet every requirement. If you don’t tick all the boxes but feel you have some of the relevant skills and experience we’re looking for, please do consider applying and highlight your transferable skills and experience. We embrace diversity in all its forms, valuing individuals regardless of age, disability, gender identity or reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity status, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. Your perspective and potential are important to us. 

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