Cyber Researcher

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Cyber Researcher - LondonOur client is a dynamic industry leader, specialising in cutting edge technology & industrial security controls seeking proactive, security minded individuals to join & develop within their business.Key ResponsibilitiesResearch on new and emerging technology controls for ICS, OT and Internet of Things (IoT) that would benefit the energy sectorResearch common and emerging vulnerabilities, providing valuable options to mitigate and withstand threatDirect digitalisation initiatives where there is benefits that is measurable against agility, value for money and/or resilienceMeasure the success of technologies introduced to support the defence and resilience against sophisticated attacks to critical systemsPublish security architectural design patterns and guidance for new and emerging technologies and products for the energy sectorIntroduce working groups and forums with leading players in the ICS/OT technology, ensuring the client maintains a leading roleMaintains currency of intelligence relating to sector related cyber security threats, vulnerabilities, controls and incidents, facilitates and/or promulgates in a tactical and strategic mannerCommunicate common and/or emerging vulnerabilities identified from research, with potential resolutionProvide advice to the OES improvement planning and audit outcomes based on demonstrable R&D findings, to improve sector and defend against threatsEssential:5 years' experience in cyber, information security, information assurance.Educated to Degree level or equivalent in a research, engineering, cyber security, information security or technology-based discipline.Good experience in technical research and cyber market analysis.Certified to one or more of the following; CISSP, CISM, ISO27001 Lead Auditor or equivalentExperience of deploying new and emerging digital, cloud services and technology solutionsAn effective and engaging communicator, with experience working effectively with key external stakeholders.Willingness to gain security clearance will be required for this role, initially up to SC and potentially DV.Desirable:Operating or architecting in a technology or OT environment, related to managing the security of critical systems;Understanding of cyber security risks affecting ICS and duly considering appropriate and reasonable security controls to mitigate such risks;Managing security and risks associate with Operational Technology and/or Control Systems; andWorking knowledge of IEC62443 series in critical infrastructure and challenges faced with introducing security controls