Cyber Security Engineer

Operational Technology Cyber Security Engineer
Bristol based with hybrid working (2-3 days per week in office)

Salary: £45,084 to £63,750 per annum experience dependent plus 12.5% employer pension, private medical insurance and additional benefits package.

Closing Date: 4th January 2026

The NCC is a not-for-profit organisation supporting manufacturing innovation across 16 sectors in the UK. We’re looking for an OT Cyber Security Specialist to join our expanding team as new member of the IT department providing guidance and hands on Cyber Security support.You’ll work within a small, skilled & friendly team who work closely together to help protect NCC from cyber security threats.

Primarily working on IT projects & programmes across IT Defence Portfolio, you will take a consultative and hands-on role in the design, implementation, and ongoing maintenance of security controls across both hybrid and on-premises IT environments.

We have a lot of unique equipment in our manufacturing facilities which will make this a fun and interesting role. You will perform essential cyber security activities to defend the organisation, its assets and systems, in particular Operational Technology (OT).

You will also contribute to the design of new systems, security measures and controls, and the continued improvement of measures that help us contain and recover from a security incident.

We’ll put you through security clearance and support your ongoing training and development.

improve visibility of assets and advanced incident detection and develop the means to contain and respond to security threats
conduct cyber and security incident response
maintain and develop cyber security expertise
guide and support cyber security across the business

Ideally, you’ll have exposure to a similar manufacturing, R&D or other company background but we’re happy to consider any background if you have the core cyber security experience. Career background as a Cyber Security Engineer
Specialist knowledge of protecting Operational Technology
The ability to use, manage and maintain various cyber security tooling
Very strong written communication skills, with experience of documenting policies, procedures, security requirements.
Strong Technical Knowledge of Microsoft-Based Environments across both on-prem and cloud environments.
Understanding of network security principles, including firewalls, segmentation, and secure remote access.
Familiarity with common regulatory and compliance frameworks (e.g.Flexible working patterns as standard, annual salary reviews, company paid private medical insurance, up to 12.5% employer pension contribution, great people, honorary staff status at the University of Bristol. With a genuine focus on wellbeing, EDI and learning and development this is a chance to build your career in a thriving R&D facility with a bright future.

We help manufacturers take on bigger challenges - whether that’s building cleaner aircraft, scaling up offshore wind, or strengthening the UK’s supply chains. Some projects are with global tier 1s, others with small UK firms solving one specific problem - the works always varied, and always real.
This role isn’t just internal support - it’s part of how we deliver nationally important work. Hybrid and flexible working patterns as standard, annual salary reviews, company paid private medical insurance, up to 12.5% employer pension contribution, great people, honorary staff status at the University of Bristol. With a genuine focus on wellbeing, EDI and learning and development this is a chance to build your career in a thriving R&D facility with a bright future.