Technical Lead - Ot Cyber Security

Thales Group

Ebbw Vale, United Kingdom
Competitive salary; performance-related bonus incl...
Hybrid
Deep ot/ics cyber security expertise
Experience with scada, plcs, dcs, bms
Knowledge of iec 62443 and nis2 standards
Thales Group is seeking a Technical Lead in OT Cyber Security, responsible for guiding secure designs and architectures for operational technology systems across various critical environments in the UK. The ideal candidate will possess extensive hands-on experience with cybersecurity in operational technology, specifically with SCADA and PLC systems, and will be expected to drive innovation and influence strategic decisions within the organization

Job Summary

  • This role serves as the organization's Technical Authority for OT cyber security, owning architectures, standards, and design patterns across safety-critical environments.
  • The position requires deep hands-on expertise in industrial protocols and tools to drive consequence-informed risk assessments and secure-by-design implementations.
  • Candidates will benefit from a competitive salary, performance-related bonus, half-day Fridays, and comprehensive benefits including private healthcare and pension schemes.

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Thales Group is seeking a Technical Lead in OT Cyber Security, responsible for guiding secure designs and architectures for operational technology systems across various critical environments in the UK. The ideal candidate will possess extensive hands-on experience with cybersecurity in operational technology, specifically with SCADA and PLC systems, and will be expected to drive innovation and influence strategic decisions within the organization.

Salary

Competitive salary; Performance-related bonus included; Benefits include 28 days leave, private healthcare, pension

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Deep OT/ICS cyber security expertise
  • Experience with SCADA, PLCs, DCS, BMS
  • Knowledge of IEC 62443 and NIS2 standards
  • Hands-on experience with OT monitoring tools
  • Proven ability to lead technical decisions

Nice-to-have

  • Postgraduate degree in related field
  • Professional certifications like GICSP or CISSP
  • Experience in regulated environments
  • Strong communication with senior stakeholders

Key Requirements

  • Degree in Cyber Security, Computer Science, or Engineering
  • Proven experience acting as Technical Authority
  • Must obtain Security Clearance (SC) prior to employment
  • UK residency requirement for clearance eligibility

Work Rights

Must be eligible for UK Security Clearance (SC)

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