OT Technical Systems Manager

OT Technical Systems Manager Location: Perth, Scotland 1-2 days on-site per week Duration: ASAP- 31st March 2027 UMBRELLA only Security Clearance: Active SC or eligible candidates If you're passionate about operational…

Pay rate £750 – £792/day
Contract type Contract
Posted 4 September 2026

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OT Technical Systems Manager
Location: Perth, Scotland 1-2 days on-site per week

Duration: ASAP- 31st March 2027

UMBRELLA only

Security Clearance: Active SC or eligible candidates

If you're passionate about operational technology and want to help keep critical control environments safe, resilient, and future-ready, this is a fantastic opportunity with a reputed client. You'll provide technical leadership and oversight across OT platforms-bringing governance, assurance, and practical lifecycle management to ensure the business can rely on its systems, day in and day out.

What you'll be doing:
* Lead technical governance and oversight across operational technology and control-system environments
* Drive compliance, resilience, and technical assurance across OT platforms including DMS, SCADA, data historians, telemetry, and communications systems
* Support vulnerability management and OT cyber security activities within regulated/critical infrastructure contexts
* Own platform lifecycle management, including upgrades, operational readiness, and technical roadmaps
* Apply engineering standards, technical controls, and assurance frameworks to strengthen system governance
* Manage stakeholders and suppliers to ensure technical delivery aligns with governance and assurance expectations

What you'll bring:
* Strong experience providing governance, configuration, and lifecycle management for OT platforms (DMS, SCADA, data historians, telemetry, communications)
* Proven ability to lead OT cyber security and vulnerability management activities in regulated or critical environments
* Knowledge of engineering standards, technical controls, and assurance frameworks for complex technical systems
* Confidence coordinating with stakeholders and suppliers to keep technical plans on track
* A leadership mindset that balances compliance, risk, and operational resilience

Ready to take technical leadership of OT systems and help shape resilient, compliant operations? Apply now and let's review your CV.

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