Cyber Security Expert

Rubicon Consulting is currently recruiting for a Cyber Security Expert on a 9 month contract based in Stafford – 2 days per week in the office.

This role is inside IR35

With the increased demands in ITO and OTR cyber security work, a cyber security expert is required to work on specification and providing necessary support in accordance with company strategy and customer requirements.

As a Cyber Security Expert, you will technically report to the Engineering Cyber Security Leader. The successful candidate will be part of a highly motivated and dynamic team of engineers working on the development of renewables project worldwide. The development of such projects is technically challenging and involves a variety of engineering disciplines, contribution through teamwork and an innovative approach.

Responsibilities of the Cyber Security Expert:-

• Adhere to the delivery & quality processes and guidelines.
• Formal and informal Cyber Security engineering documentation to be created and maintained for all deliverables of the development lifecycle.
• maintain Security Assurance Plan (SAP) for the project, be able to discuss it with relevant teams and with the Customer.
• Contribute to Cyber security design and requirements.
• Develop detailed test plan and procedures to verify the cyber security functions and features.
• Assist with configuring the Cyber security devices (Switches, hubs, servers, Jump box, etc.)
• Perform Cyber Security unit and integration testing.
• Support IST testing.
• Conduct and participate in Cyber Security engineering design reviews.

Requirements of the Cyber Security Expert:-

• University Degree qualified in an engineering discipline ideally with Cyber Security Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or Computer and Electronics engineering.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in project security, preferably in an Operational Technology (OT) environment.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience within the Electrical Industry or in a similar role.
• Experience in Industrial communication network and system security IEC 62443 standards.
• Knowledge of NIST Cyber security framework.
• Knowledge of NERC CIP standards.

Desired Characteristics:

• Pro-activeness, sense of urgency, resistance to pressure, autonomy; ability to interact with multiple functions and teams worldwide.
• Fluent English speaking and writing mandatory.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Cyber security certification is an advantage.