Principal OT Cyber Security Consultant, (Power Generation/Transmission and Distribution)
Jacobs, Birmingham, England, United Kingdom
At Jacobs, we’re challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world’s most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission‑critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting‑edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.
Your impact: Exciting opportunities to join our growing team of Cyber Security professionals working on a range of projects for our diverse client portfolio that covers Critical National Infrastructure industries such as Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution, Rail, Aviation, Highways, Water, Energy and Defence.
As an integral part of our team, you will develop and deliver solutions that address our client’s critical challenges when supporting digitalisation and security. Your role will provide support across the full spectrum of security engineering activities, including design, development, integration, delivery, and in‑service support of complex technical projects.
Responsibilities
* Develop cybersecurity assessment methodologies, security requirements, architecture, and designs for complex OT systems.
* Specify and implement robust security risk management processes and support accreditation activities in collaboration with clients and regulatory authorities.
* Design, develop, implement, and conduct security testing of OT cybersecurity solutions for control systems.
* Act as a Subject Matter Expert, providing cybersecurity governance and assurance for OT solutions.
* Conduct Security Reviews and Audits.
* Provide technical support to Business Development activities when required and maintain up‑to‑date knowledge of relevant legislation and regulations.
Qualifications
* Proven experience within Critical National Infrastructure environments.
* Ability to articulate the business benefits of a threat‑based, risk‑informed security approach, empowering business risk owners to make appropriate and proportionate decisions.
* Understanding of design principles with a focus on operational safety and the security of operational environments.
* Experience in security engineering and associated technologies (e.g. Endpoint Protection, IDS, Firewalls) across IT and OT environments, with a working knowledge of networking technologies.
* Familiarity with implementing standards and frameworks such as the NIS Directive, IEC 62443, ISO 27000 series, MITRE ATT&CK, NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF), Technical Assessment Guides, and related guidance.
Seniority level
Not applicable
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Information Technology
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