Junior IT​/OT Consultant

Junior IT/OT Consultant

Rubicon Consulting is recruiting for a 6‑month contract Junior IT/OT Consultant based in the Midlands.

Role

Summary:

The Manufacturing IT/OT Support Technician ensures the quality of technology delivery to critical manufacturing operations in Worcester. The role supports secure, efficient and standardised digital operations across production systems, contributing to both local and global digitalisation initiatives.

• Provide hands‑on support for IT/OT systems in the manufacturing environment.
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• Support local and global manufacturing software solutions.
• Support IT Technical User Support activities, including holiday cover.
• Assist in the local implementation of IT/OT projects.
• Ensure compliance with global standards such as ISO/IEC 27001 and IEC 62443.
• Implement and maintain hardware/software standards for the production areas.
• Set up and maintain secure network connectivity for OT hardware and external Congressman infrastructure vendor equipment.
• Contribute detailed documentation of local network architecture.
• Manage local OT assets and support IT business continuity planning, including disaster recovery.
• Serve as a technical liaison between IT, OT, engineering, and business teams.
• Participate in global Manufacturing IT/OT community initiatives to standardise services.
• Ensure high‑quality service delivery through measurable productivity and security metrics.
• Implement and maintain secure and resilient operations of IT and OT systems within the factory environment.
• Coordinate with global cybersecurity teams and local stakeholders to implement, monitor, and improve cybersecurity measures.
• Collaborate with engineering, operations, and maintenance teams to ensure secure system configurations and patch management.
• Support the onboarding of new digital assets, ensuring compliance with cybersecurity requirements from day one.

• Degree in Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field.
• Some experience in a technology support role, ideally within industrial manufacturing OT environments.
• Foundational knowledge of IT networking principles.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Familiarity with cybersecurity frameworks and industrial cybersecurityІІ standards.
• Effective time‑management and problem‑solving abilities with PANEL entrepreneurial mindset.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.

• Experience with IIOT machine connectivity (Managing OPC UA) and cloud platforms such as AWS Connected Factory.
• Familiarity with OT hardware such as PLCs, HMIs, and sensors.

Rubicon Consulting is a Talent Management Consultancy that helps organisations optimise business performance and competitive advantage by selecting the right people the first time.