Technical Analyst (Applications Engineer)

Technical Analyst (Applications Engineer)

Cardiff (flexible working)

Outside IR35

12 months

We are seeking a skilled Technical Analyst (Applications Engineer) to support a major SCADA upgrade programme. This role will play a key part in delivering application upgrades across the existing SCADA estate, ensuring systems remain secure, resilient, and aligned with modern infrastructure standards.

The successful candidate will contribute to the rollout of Kerberos authentication, enhance privileged access management (PAM) capabilities, and support the integration of legacy SCADA systems into Active Directory (AD). This is a hands-on role requiring strong technical expertise across both infrastructure and application layers.

Key Responsibilities:

Support the delivery of a large-scale SCADA upgrade programme
Implement and manage application upgrades across the SCADA install base
Lead and support the rollout of Kerberos authentication
Enhance and manage privileged access management (PAM) for SCADA environments
Onboard legacy systems into Active Directory (AD)
Apply and manage patching across Linux and Windows environments
Ensure robust encryption and security best practices are implemented

Required Skills & Experience:

Strong experience with Kerberos authentication
Solid understanding of SCADA systems and services
Expertise in Active Directory (AD) integration and management
Experience with Linux and Windows patching processes
Knowledge of encryption methods and security protocols
Proven ability to work within complex, legacy-heavy environments

Contract Details:

Contract Length: 12 months
Start Date: June / July 2026
Day Rate: £600–£700 (all-inclusive)
IR35 Status: Outside IR35