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Senior Network & Cybersecurity Engineer

Stafford, Staffordshire💼 Full-time🗓 2026-03-11 → 2026-08-07

Core

Define and implement cybersecurity strategy for HVDC substation LAN networks and automation systems, ensuring compliance with international standards.

Role type

Senior Network & Cybersecurity Engineer (Strategy & Leadership)

Builds

Global HVDC Control & Protection network infrastructure and cybersecurity compliance frameworks

Domain

Industrial Control Systems (HVDC Substations) + Cybersecurity

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work

Required skills

Network strategy development, Team leadership and mentoring, Cybersecurity compliance auditing, Endpoint protection management, Risk assessment, Industrial Control System (ICS) vulnerability management, IEC 62443 compliance, Threat modelling, Incident response, Network hardening (CIS/NIS), Virtualization and server OS configuration, Tendering support, FAT witnessing

Preferred skills

Knowledge of EU NIS, NERC, and BDEW regulations, Experience with 3rd party supplier solution evaluation, Engineering documentation

Technologies

Substation LAN, Virtualization, Server Operating Systems, IEC 62443, CIS, NIS

Responsibilities

Create and implement comprehensive HVDC network & cybersecurity strategy, Lead and mentor a global team of network & cybersecurity professionals, Act as the primary point of contact for cybersecurity and networking in project environments, Support tendering teams with cybersecurity and networking requirements, Support R&D/NPI teams with IEC 62443 compliance, threat modelling, and incident response, Ensure adherence to Secure Deployment Guides and Security Assurance Plans, Perform network hardening in substation environments according to CIS and NIS guidance, Lead design, configuration, and testing for network infrastructure delivery, Oversee testing and FAT witnessing of Control Systems

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