Hybrid IT Engineer

at Westinghouse Electric Company

• Job title: IT Engineer
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Mid level, Senior
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Tech skills: AWS, Azure, Cloud, Cyber Security, DNS, Firewalls, Linux, TCP/IP, VMware
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Preston, United Kingdom

About the role

• IT Engineer at Westinghouse supporting IT infrastructure and services across engineering and operations. Combining hands-on technical work with the responsibility of ensuring system availability and security.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support and maintenance for servers, networks, storage, and end-user systems.
• Administer and monitor on-premise and cloud-based systems to ensure availability, performance, and data integrity.
• Support Windows and Linux environments, Active Directory, and associated enterprise applications.
• Manage patching, updates, and backups following company standards and security requirements.
• Support network infrastructure (LAN, WAN, VPN, and firewall configurations) in collaboration with network specialists.
• Ensure systems are configured and maintained securely in compliance with NCSC Cyber Assessment Framework (CAF) and NIS Regulations.
• Help implement security controls, monitoring tools, and access management processes.
• Work with the Cyber Security team to find and address vulnerabilities and incidents.
• Provide second- and third-line IT support to users across site operations, engineering, and corporate functions.
• Manage service tickets, ensuring resolution and user satisfaction.
• Support IT projects and change initiatives to enhance digital capability and resilience.
• Document processes, procedures, and technical configurations following ITIL practices.
• Contribute to the implementation of IT improvement and transformation projects, including network upgrades, system migrations, and cloud adoption.
• Participate in the design and deployment of new hardware, software, and infrastructure solutions.
• Collaborate with suppliers and vendors to ensure quality, security, and compliance in service delivery.
• Ensure all IT systems and changes comply with ONR, NIS Regulations, and Westinghouse global security policies.
• Maintain audit readiness by ensuring accurate documentation and adherence to configuration control processes.
• Support our safety, security, and environmental management systems.

Requirements

• Degree or HNC/HND in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related discipline , or equivalent experience.
• Experience with IT infrastructure support and administration in a complex or regulated environment.
• Knowledge of: Windows Server and Active Directory administration, Virtualisation platforms (VMware, Hyper-V), Networking technologies (TCP/IP, VLANs, DNS, DHCP, VPN, and Firewalls), Backup, disaster recovery, and business continuity solutions, Understanding of cyber security principles and frameworks (NCSC CAF, ISO 27001).
• Familiarity with ITIL processes and service management best practice.
• Desirable Skills & Certifications: Professional certifications such as CompTIA Network+ / Security+ , Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) , VMware Certified Professional (VCP) , or Cisco CCNA/CCNP.
• Experience working within nuclear, energy, or other critical national infrastructure (CNI) sectors.
• Knowledge of cloud platforms (Microsoft Azure, Office 365, AWS).
• Exposure to OT/ICS environments and secure integration between IT and industrial networks.
• Security clearance (SC/DV) or ability to obtain.

Benefits

• Peer-to-peer recognition programme.
• Life insurance
• Pension plan
• Employee Assistance Program: confidential counselling and resources for employees, eligible dependents, and household members.
• Learning and development opportunities.
• Community service events and team-building activities.