Cybersecurity Engineer
Location: London (Hybrid – 2 days per week in office)
Contract Duration: ASAP start – 31/12/2026
Working Pattern: Monday–Friday, full-time
Recruiter: Spencer Ogden
About the Role
Spencer Ogden is seeking an experienced Cybersecurity Engineer to support a major energy-sector client in ensuring compliance with relevant cybersecurity standards and regulatory requirements. The role will focus on preparing and securing plant and system certifications through both internal and external audits, as well as supporting broader cyber-risk management activities across the organisation.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and support compliance activities aligned with local regulatory and global cybersecurity initiatives.
Deliver risk management processes, including third-party assurance and mitigation planning.
Propose and coordinate delivery of security controls to ensure risks remain within acceptable levels.
Manage internal and external audits, gathering and presenting evidence to demonstrate compliance.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across operations, IT/OT, cybersecurity, and SCADA.
Key Interfaces
You will regularly interact with:
Operational site teams
Contracts and procurement teams
Cybersecurity and IT/OT teams
SCADA and digital operations teams
Senior security stakeholders (CISO/TISO level)
Qualifications & Experience
Essential:
Proven experience in cybersecurity engineering, compliance or audit roles
Strong understanding of cybersecurity governance, standards, and risk frameworks
Ability to manage audits and interface with internal and external stakeholders
Experience working within highly regulated industries (e.g., energy, utilities, infrastructure)
Desirable:
Experience with industrial control systems (ICS) or SCADA environments
Relevant cybersecurity certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM, ISO 27001 Lead Auditor)
Certifications Required (to be maintained throughout the contract)
Additional certification(s) may be required depending on project needs (IT-related)
Additional Information
Offshore Work: Not required
Site Visits: Yes – occasional visits to operational facilities
International Travel: Yes – occasional travel to sites in Europe
Drug & Alcohol Testing: Required (office/hybrid role category)
Equipment Provided: IT equipment
Notice Period: 4 weeks
How to Apply
If you’re a cybersecurity professional looking for a long-term contract within a leading energy environment, Spencer Ogden would like to hear from you.
Apply now or reach out to your Spencer Ogden consultant for more details.
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