About this role
As a Operational Technology (OT) Engineer, you will join our teams in Dunbar Scotland to support our activities within the Nuclear sector.
You will support the maintenance, configuration control, and cyber resilience of plant OT systems, working closely with engineering and operations teams to ensure systems remain secure, compliant, and reliable.
You will gain hands-on experience in industrial environments, developing expertise in OT systems, asset management, and cyber security practices within a highly regulated, safety-critical industry.
Location: Dunbar Scotland On Site: Hybrid Clearance: BPSS Experience Level: 2- 5 YOE Key Responsibilities:
Provide technical support for OT systems and cyber security management across the full lifecycle (development to in-service operation)Support configuration control and system management, including tools, data, and repositoriesEnsure OT security, regulatory compliance, and industrial safety are embedded in all activitiesAct as a point of contact for site OT security matters, supporting:Plant Computer Systems Security (PCSS) practitionersCyber security (Blue Team) activitiesMaintain and support key OT documentation and systems, including:Plant network diagramsOT asset registersSecurity case documentationSecurity operating proceduresCyber incident response processesContribute to continuous improvement by sharing feedback and supporting team development
Required Skills:
Understanding of the lifecycle of OT / I&C systems, particularly:Configuration controlSecurity considerationsIn-service managementStrong analytical mindset with attention to detailRequired Qualifications:
A degree in Software Engineering, Cybersecurity or a closely related technical discipline, or equivalent military experienceEligible for (or holding) UK security clearanceDesirable Skills:
Up to 2 years’ experience (or relevant placements) inOperational Technology (OT) systemsIndustrial control / I&C systemsConfiguration management or cyber securitySystem reliability and fault toleranceProof testing and maintenance practicesThrough-life asset management and obsolescenceIEC 62443NIST Cyber Security FrameworkIEC 61508Interest in OT cyber security, industrial networks, and infrastructure systems Why join us?
We bring together entrepreneurial, tech-driven people to deliver innovative solutions for leading companies.
At ALTEN, you’ll work on exciting projects, supported by ongoing learning, mentoring, and clear career development tailored to your goals.
Join a passionate team and help build tomorrow, today.
In short you get:
A personalised career path and a rewarding management style A huge diversity of engineering projects and industriesPrivate Medical InsuranceCycle & Tech Scheme Employee assistance programmeLife insurance & Pension SchemeSocial atmosphere, regular gatherings & team buildingsFlexible way of working (role dependent)We are proud to support the Armed Forces Covenant & actively encourage applications from members of the Armed Forces community, including veterans, reservists, service leavers, and military spouses/partners. We recognise the value of military skills and experience and are committed to ensuring that no applicant is unfairly disadvantaged during our recruitment and selection processes.
This role may require you to have or be willing to go through Security Clearance. As part of the onboarding process candidates will be asked to complete a Baseline Personnel Security Standard; details of the evidence required to apply may be found on the government website Gov.UK. If you are unable to meet this and any associated criteria, then your employment may be delayed, or rejected . Details of this will be discussed with you at interview.