Cybersecurity Engineer - Operational Technology

Our client AGL isseeking a skilled and proactive OT Cybersecurity Engineer to lead and support the protection of our operational technology environments. This role plays a critical part in guiding business and technology stakeholders in identifying and managing cybersecurity risks specific to industrial systems and critical infrastructure. This is a long term contract role in Melbourne in a hybrid working environment. We are also open to considering candidates from Sydney and around Loy Yang to work with the team closely.

You’ll be responsible for developing and enforcing OT-specific cybersecurity policies, collaborating across teams to share threat intelligence, and promoting awareness of cybersecurity risks and best practices. This is a hands‑on role requiring deep technical expertise, robust stakeholder engagement, and a strategic mindset.

Some of the things you’ll do are:

- Provide expert OT cybersecurity guidance to site engineering and control system teams.
- Build strong relationships to influence and implement OT security initiatives.
- Lead proactive defense and response strategies based on threat intelligence.
- Deliver third-level support for major OT cybersecurity incidents.
- Monitor and assess the effectiveness of OT security controls and recommend improvements.




- Maintain and update dashboards, metrics, and documentation to ensure visibility and alignment.
- Act as a subject matter expert in architecture and solution development for OT systems.

We’re looking for people who have:

- Relevant tertiary qualifications in Operational Technology (e.g., Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics) or Information Technology, with practical experience applying these skills in OT environments.
- Ability to collaborate across Cybersecurity, IT, and operational teams.
- Solid understanding of OT/ICS protocols and platforms, including SCADA, PLC systems, and Windows/Linux environments.
- Experience with network security controls, access management, and SIEM technologies in OT environments.
- Familiarity with cybersecurity frameworks such as MITRE ATT&CK;, AESCSF, or IEC 62443; scripting skills (e.g., Python, PowerShell, SQL) highly valued.

At Chandler Macleod, we are committed to fostering a diverse workforce where everyone is welcome. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, neurodiverse, people living with a disability and the LGBTIQA+ community.

You can read more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion at https://www.chandlermacleod.com/diversity-and-inclusion.

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📌 Cybersecurity Engineer - Operational Technology (Melbourne)
🏢 Chandler Macleod Group
📍 Melbourne