Technical Author | 6 – 12 Months | Remote | Operational Technology

An energy sector client is looking for a Technical Author to turn OT cyber security policy into clear, practical procedures. The successful candidate will bring a key understanding of NIS regulation, OT security and industrial control systems.

Key Responsibilities of the Technical Author:

• Develop and maintain OT cyber security procedures aligned to NIS.
• Translate policies and standards into step-by-step operational guidance.
• Work with Security, Engineering, and IGRC SMEs to standardise practices.
• Document how security controls are applied in real-world environments.
• Ensure traceability between policy, requirements, and execution.
• Support governance, version control, and audit readiness.
• Translate OT security policy, standards, and technical requirements into step-by-step procedures by technology type.
• Identify and close gaps between policy and operational reality.

Skills and Experience of the Technical Author:

• Must have proven Technical Author experience.
• Must have extensive understanding of NIS regulation framework.
• Must have worked with OT Cyber Security procedure manuals or playbooks.
• Working Knowledge of OT and ICS environments (PLC, DCS, SCADA, SIS, HMI, RTU)
• Power Generation or Critical national infrastructure experience is highly desirable.

The Successful Technical Author will may require site visits to either Glasgow or Leeds for meetings with Stakeholders.

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Matt Farrell