OT Cybersecurity / Network Engineer

About the Role

As an OT Cybersecurity / Network Engineer, you will play a key role in delivering secure and resilient systems for a major transport infrastructure project. Working closely with design leads, project teams, and cybersecurity specialists, you will ensure that cybersecurity is embedded throughout the engineering lifecycle. Your responsibilities will include :

Collaborating with design leads and multidisciplinary teams to achieve engineering milestones and project objectives.

Contributing to essential project documentation, including Management Plans, Design Reports, and Engineering Drawings.

Preparing and issuing Inspection & Test documentation, ensuring technical accuracy and compliance with project standards.

Support in the implementation of networks and cybersecurity governance aligned with ACSC Cybersecurity Principles, the Security of Critical Infrastructure (SOCI) Act, and the Essential Eight.

Working with OT teams to uplift security practices and ensure alignment with broader project goals.

Support in the design architectures for networks, servers, storage, virtualisation platforms, and hyper-converged infrastructure.

Conducting cybersecurity risk assessments and identifying and treating cybersecurity risks across OT environments.

Supporting incident response activities and driving continuous improvement in operational security processes.

Collaborating with cybersecurity operations teams to detect, respond to, and mitigate real-time threats, ensuring minimal disruption to critical services.

Deploying cybersecurity technologies that align with ICS cybersecurity standards and guidelines, addressing diverse risk scenarios.

Providing architectural guidance and technical input on the design and implementation of security appliances in line with the project’s cybersecurity framework.

Performing ongoing security maintenance, compliance checks, risk assessments, and audit support for OT systems.

Working alongside ICS engineers to assess and optimise system performance, including evaluating the impact of security controls on network and operational efficiency.

About You

Tertiary degree qualification (4 years) to Bachelor status in Engineering or a related discipline with experience working in industrial control systems

General or specific Cyber Security certifications e.g. CCNA, CISSP, GSEC, GRID, GICSP, OSCP CEH, CISM etc.;

Superior written and verbal communication skills, and computer proficiency with programs such as Word, Excel and Outlook.

Good Understanding with hands-on experience in Cyber Security technologies such as Log Management tools (SIEM), Network Security tools such as Firewalls (Cisco ASA and FortiGate preferred), IDS / IPS, DLP and Endpoint Protection products;

Strong knowledge and understanding of ICT infrastructure including servers, storage, networking, virtualisation, and hyper-converged systems.

Knowledge of recognised standards associated with the cybersecurity of industrial control systems (i.e. ISA / IEC 62443) and how to apply them

What we offer

Diverse opportunities to grow, back yourself and achieve

The chance to join a 6,000+ strong organisation owned by the CIMIC Group, one of the world's leading international contractors

Pathways for you to succeed and the space for you to carve your own journey

Competitive group remuneration and benefits including : health and wellbeing program with company-funded salary continuance insurance

Flexible work arrangements - have a chat to us around how this can work for you

A culture that values diversity and innovation, evolving with market changes and new technologies

What makes you right for UGL

Genuine concern for safety

Capacity to flourish in a high-performance environment

An innovative mindset and a willingness to challenge the norm

You believe success and value are driven by real teams where everyone has a role to play

About Us

UGL Pty Limited is a leading provider of end-to-end engineering, construction and maintenance services. We are active across rail and transport, communications and technology systems, oil and gas, power, renewables and resources, water and defence markets. UGL partners with some of the world’s largest blue-chip companies and government agencies, private enterprises and public institutions. We are a member of the CIMIC Group of companies.

As a diversified services organisation, UGL appreciates the diversity and richness of its people, and seeks to create inclusive environments that promote your talent and skills.

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