OT Cyber Security Lead

• Salary: £57,117 (inclusive of Specialist Allowance) + excellent benefits including outstanding pension
• Division:
  Computing
• Department:
  Enterprise Infrastructure Solutions
• Compensation: up to GBP 57117 - yearly

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• Outstanding
  defined benefit pension scheme,details of which can be found at the end of this advert.
• Corporate
  bonus schemeup to 7%and a
  Relocation
  support (if eligible).
• Flexible working options including family friendly policies and the right to request flexible working from the start of your employment.
• Family-friendly policies and wellbeing support (including Employee Assistance ProgrammeEAP and trained Mental Health First Aiders)
• Generous annual leave allowance starting with 25 days, plus 3 days Christmas closure and 2.5 privilege days, in addition to UK bank holidays
• Structured career development and
  progression opportunities
• A genuinely inclusive culture where
  people are valued
  for their contributions

• The salary for this role is £57,117(inclusive of aSpecialist Allowance).
• Onsite workingis expected for 3days each week, however, we actively support requests for flexible working.
• This role shall be based at Culham, Oxfordshire with occasional travel to other UKAEA office locations across the UK

Within the Computing Division, the Enterprise Infrastructure Solutions (EIS) unit delivers and operates enterprise IT and cyber security services across UKAEA.

As OT Cyber Security Lead, you will provide technical leadership for the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of OT cyber security across safety‑critical environments.

You will act as the technical authority for OT security, ensuring controls are risk‑based, proportionate, and aligned with recognised standards (IEC 62443, NIST CSF, CAF, ISO 27001).

• Act as design authority for OT network security architectures (segmentation, zoning, IT/OT boundaries, air‑gapping)
• Provide independent assurance balancing cyber security, safety, and operational availability
• Define and assure OT security controls (e.g. firewalls, remote access, monitoring, SOC/SIEM integration)
• Lead OT cyber risk management and incident response activities
• Own and evolve OT cyber security strategy, standards, and capability
• Collaborate across engineering, operations, and enterprise security teams

We are looking for candidates who combine strong technical capability with the ability to engage effectively across multidisciplinary teams.

• Degree or equivalent experience in cyber security, engineering, networking, or related field
• Experience of OT/ICS security within industrial or critical infrastructure environments
• Strong understanding of OT security frameworks (IEC 62443, NIST CSF, CAF, ISO 27001)
• Experience in OT risk assessment and network security (segmentation, industrial protocols)
• Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly and influence across teams
• Experience integrating OT with SOC/SIEM
• Familiarity with OT asset discovery tools
• Knowledge of critical infrastructure regulation (e.g. NIS, CAF)
• Experience with ITSM / service delivery frameworks

This role requires BPSS and eligibility for SC clearance (must have resided in the UK for the last 5 years). The Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks for…